Medicine

March 23, 2023 2 mins

Is Vaping, Brewing Tea with, or Smoking CBD Flower Permissible?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to (smoke, vape, or brew as a tea) CBD flower that contains traces or negligible amounts of THC? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. If one uses CBD flower for medicinal purposes […]
March 12, 2023 4 mins

Is Seeing a Herbalist/Naturopath Specializing in Chakras, Meridians, and Reiki P...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to see a Herbalist/Naturopath who comes from the Chinese medical perspective of Chakras and Meridians? It’s based on the flow of energy, and when Chakras are blocked, it causes diseases, etc. What about Reiki, is it allowed in Islam, which is energy healing? Answer In the […]
March 10, 2023 3 mins

How Can I Get over My Depression despite Trying to Get Closer to Allah?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My doctor has prescribed antidepressants for me, despite my efforts to heal without them. I’ve seen a lot of videos that say depression is caused by not being close to Allah, but I try to be close to Allah by doing the obligatory, seeking knowledge, and sending Salawat, and […]
January 31, 2023 2 mins

Is It Permissible to Get Surgery to Correct My Droopy Eyelid?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Since childhood, I’ve had bags under my eyes and on my droopy eyelid due to a genetic condition. However, recently it has been getting darker such that when I’m fresh and awake, I look exhausted. My husband researched and told me there is something called blepharoplasty, which can minimize […]