One of the greatest miracles of life is life itself, but where there is life there is death. So no matter how unexpected life is, death will be the same, or we can choose how to leave this earth. Over the years, the laws and ethical consternation surrounding the controversial topic of euthanasia and assisted suicide have often been questioned by society. While the question of whether euthanasia and assisted suicide are right or wrong can never be answered, the fact of the matter is that people are still choosing their own fate. In America, euthanasia refers to a person knowingly and purposely taking the life of another person, or in a more concrete meaning killing someone who actually couldn't kill themselves. Euthanasia also known as “mercy killing” is in fact considered murder, which would make it illegal in every state. Assisted suicide refers to the person knowingly providing another person with the resources to commit suicide. Assisted suicide is also considered a medical treatment which in some states (Oregon) is in fact legal if you meet certain requirements. So, even though euthanasia and assisted suicide both lead to the same conclusion, they both have different consequences. Another unspoken aspect of euthanasia and assisted suicide are the techniques used by both. While euthanasia could indeed be practiced by any means (a daughter poisoning her mother, or a husband smothering his wife with a pillow), assisted suicide must be performed humanely and correctly for it to be legal. Assisted suicide can be performed in many ways, one of the most common is the Principle of Double Effect (Gibson, 2012). The Principle of Double Effect is when a doctor prescribes a large amount of painkillers to a patient, with the intent of helping the... middle of paper... kill (or destroy) you, for verily Allah has been to you merciful.' (Quran 4:29). Therefore, based on religion alone, assisted suicide and euthanasia would be unethical and/or a sin in the eyes of their master. At the basis of the ethical and legal debates on assisted suicide and euthanasia there are a series of issues that focus on the patient, on worldviews, on the family. and religion. Some positions on assisted suicide and euthanasia may rely on assumptions regarding the psychodynamics of requiring assistance in suicide, which can only be evaluated with further research in the future. But in the meantime, a patient seeking suicide assistance from a doctor should grant his or her wish, but continue to search and try to identify other ways to alleviate the suffering. Although life is precious and sacred, a person should have the right to choose how to die.