Searching for treatments for impotence
Question Is it acceptable to search for treatments for impotence? Praise be to Allah. It is permissible to search for treatments for impotence because this is a disease and a sickness, and Islam permits the treatment of sickness. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Yes, O slaves of Allaah, seek…
Question
search for treatments for impotence?
Praise be to Allah.
It is permissible to search for treatments for impotence
because this is a disease and a sickness, and Islam permits the treatment of
sickness. The Prophet
(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:
“Yes, O slaves of Allaah, seek cures for sickness, for Allaah does not
create any disease but He also creates the cure for it – or medicine for
it – except for one disease.” They said, “O Messenger of Allaah, what
is that?” He said, “Old age.”
There are certain conditions attached to treatment and
the giving of medicine, as follows:
It should not lead to a greater harm, such as a more
severe sickness or death; some of the treatments for impotence may do
this.
It should not lead to a greater harm, such as a more
severe sickness or death; some of the treatments for impotence may do
this.
It should not use anything that is haraam, such as wine,
impure substances (najaasah) or meat which we are not permitted to eat.
It should not use anything that is haraam, such as wine,
impure substances (najaasah) or meat which we are not permitted to eat.
It should not involve lax attitudes towards the issue of
uncovering the ‘awrah (private parts, or that which should be
covered).
It should not involve lax attitudes towards the issue of
uncovering the ‘awrah (private parts, or that which should be
covered).
It should only be done after consulting trustworthy and
experienced doctors.
It should only be done after consulting trustworthy and
experienced doctors.
And Allaah knows best.
