Medicine

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Muslims . Medicine . Hindusim . Ayurveda

Can Muslims study the Ayurveda system of medicine that has its roots in Hinduism?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 6 months ago

Muslim is allowed to study any system of medicine as far as it is a medical science with out any additional non medical opinions. Non Muslims' opinions are not part of the medicine but their way in understanding or dealing with it. We study the medical science and leave the non Muslim myths. Our Muslim history has evidence that we take medical knowledge and other worldly sciences from any expert being Muslim or non Muslim. No doubt, we have great treasure of medical knowledge in thousands of narrations and sayings of the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS). That does not stop us from studying any other source of medical knowledge.

Wassalam.

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Ghusl . Students . Medicine . Salah (Prayers) . Mayyit

As a medical student and doctor, one has to touch cadavers and dead bodies and after touching a cold dead body Ghusl is obligatory. How are we supposed to offer prayers in case we cannot perform Ghusl in medical college or hospital?

When you touch a cold dead body directly with out gloves, Ghusl of that touching becomes obligatory on you. If you can not perform Ghusl, then Tayammum becomes obligatory on you.

Wassalam.

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Medicine . Iftar . Sawm (Fasting) . Sahur

If a fasting person has medicine prescribed that can't be taken before Suhur or after Iftar, how should they act?

If he needs to take necessary medicine during the day, then his fast will be invalid and he must keep it later as Qadha.

Wassalam.

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Gender . Medicine

How can a doctor or therapist who works with patients or clients of the opposite gender handle the issue of physical contact? They can avoid it unless absolutely necessary, but when it is necessary does that constitute a sin?

Islamic rules forbidding seeing or touching other gender (Non Mahram) are very clear but exceptions come if there is a real necessity to save life. Necessity must be assessed and the exception should meet no more than the necessity. Any act more than the real necessity is not permissible.

Wassalam.

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Medicine . Hijama

I want to study Shia Islamic medicine and Hijama but have not been able to find much information online. Can you suggest any places which provide certified courses for Islamic medicine and Hijama?

Rebecca Masterton, Dr Rebecca Masterton graduated with a BA in Japanese Language and Literature; an MA in Comparative East Asian and African Literature and a PhD in Islamic literature of West Africa. She has been... Answered 2 years ago

As far as I know in the UK the hijama training centres are run by Sunnis. I know a Shi'i person that studied and is certified as a practitioner through one of these clinics. There are hijama clinics in Iran, e.g. Tehran and Qom. The interest in natural medicine and tibb is rising in Iran. If you are based in the West there should be at least one hijama practitioner in a city near you. If you prefer something that is specifically established through the Shi'i tradition, this is a link to an article compiled by several practitioners. Their contact details are on the article: https://reader.elsevier.com/reader/sd/pii/S0254627217301644

Medicine . Hijama

I want to study Shia Islamic medicine and Hijama but have not been able to find much information online. Can you suggest any places which provide certified courses for Islamic medicine and Hijama?

There are many institutions of medical sciences according to Islamic traditions. You can find them in Iran, Iraq, Pakistan and India.

You may contact whom you know in any of these cities to get you details.

Wassalam.

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Gender . Wudu (Ablution) . Medicine

Under what circumstances is it allowed to be touched by a doctor of the opposite gender? And does that break one's Wudhu?

It is not allowed to touch non Mahram but only in emergency like life saving or medical emergency etc.

Touching other gender does not invalidate Wudhu, despite of the opinion of Shaafi’ee sect that it invalidates. Their opinion is based on misunderstanding the Quranic verse أو لا مستم النساء. Even most of Sunni scholars do not accept the opinion of Shafi’ee sect in this matter.

Wassalam.

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Wife . Ligation . Medicine

Is sterilisation through ligation permissible for a mother who has been advised by a doctor not to have any more children for the sake of her health based on earlier childbirths?

Permanent sterilization which makes pregnancy impossible for ever to is not allowed, while any temporary measure to prevent pregnancy for a while (even for years) is allowed.

Wassalam

Mohammad Al-Musawi

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Medicine . Alcohol . Homeopathy

Is it permissible to have homeopathic medicine that contains 90% alcohol?

Abbas Di Palma, Shaykh Abbas Di Palma holds a BA and an MA degree in Islamic Studies, and certifications from the Language Institute of Damascus University. He has also studied traditional Islamic sciences in... Answer updated 3 years ago

If the medicine contains alcohol that is intoxicant, it will be impermissible to consume it, especially the said amount which is significantly high. Having said that, it is also worth to note in the book "al-Kafi" by Shaykh al-Kulayni the following narration on the authority of Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq, peace be upon him: "Every intoxicant is haram. Something that intoxicates only when consumed in large quantities, is also not allowed to be taken even in lesser quantity". You should look at other natural remedies or alternative medicines available on the market insh'Allah.

With prayers for your success.