The Fatwa Committee has decided that the Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a form of planning which is permissible under the Islamic law as it is in line with the objectives of the Shariah, which is to encourage Muslims to plan and prepare for their future. Moreover, there are legislative provisions are in accordance with the Islamic legal maxim of Sadd Zara'i (blocking any means which could lead or has the potential to lead to something unlawful or harmful) which would thus prevent any possibility of the done or the deputy abusing the authority given.