QUESTION: Is it permissible and advisable for a person to undertake metaphysical healing as an alternative to generic medicine? ANSWER: According to our understanding, ‘Metaphysical healing’ consists of various types of healing which includes acupuncture, usage of...
QUESTION: A Mufti was asked about the permissibility of an energy healing type technique called Access Bars. He certified it as permissible, and based on his explanation, he seemed to have understood it to be more like a type of reflexology/ acupuncture type...
QUESTION: A woman suffers from a condition called "vaginismus". As a result, she experiences difficulty in intimacy and pelvic examinations. Alhamdulillah, she is pregnant but fearful of labour and delivery due to this condition. 1. Is there an Amal/Wazifah which she...
QUESTION: Is EFT tapping permissible? Please elaborate on this type of therapy if it is unacceptable in Shariah. ANSWER: Emotional Freedom Therapy (EFT) is an alternative treatment for physical pain and emotional distress. It is also referred to as "tapping" or...
QUESTION: Is it permissible for one to go for "Lyno Therapy" to heal certain injuries/ailments in the body? ANSWER: If ‘Lyno Therapy’ includes or comprises of any impermissible methods of treatment as in ‘Emotional Freedom Therapy’ or ‘Body-Talk’ then it will not be...
QUESTION: Is taking medicinal weed permissible? ANSWER: In principle, it is not permissible to consume anything that leads to intoxication. The Hadith states: كُلُّ مُسْكِرٍ حَرَامٌ (بخاري:٦١٢٤) Every intoxicant is Haraam. However, the Fuqaha have permitted the usage...
QUESTION: Is acupuncture permissible in Shariah? ANSWER: We do not find any prohibition from acupuncture if carried out for medical reasons. ALLAH TA’ALA ALONE IN HIS INFINITE KNOWLEDGE KNOWS BEST! ANSWERED BY: Mufti Mohammed Desai Date:- 14 Safar 1445 / 31 August...
QUESTION:- Please advise on the treatment using kinesiology. Is it permissible? ANSWER:- Kinesiology is the study of human movement. Patients are treated with movement-based therapies such as exercise and physical rehabilitation. It can help with arthritis, joint...