The ruling on using the phrase "eliminating the disease" in medicine
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Question:
What is your opinion, Honorable Shaykh, regarding a medical phrase used in the fight against polio? They say "eliminating this vile disease." Is it permissible to use such a phrase?
Answer:
No, this is not permissible. They say "the cursed disease," and one does not say "eliminating it." Rather, one says "treatment" and "hope for healing by the permission of Allah." One does not rely on the means, but rather relies on Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). These are impudent phrases that are not permissible.
What is your opinion, Honorable Shaykh, regarding a medical phrase used in the fight against polio? They say "eliminating this vile disease." Is it permissible to use such a phrase?
Answer:
No, this is not permissible. They say "the cursed disease," and one does not say "eliminating it." Rather, one says "treatment" and "hope for healing by the permission of Allah." One does not rely on the means, but rather relies on Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). These are impudent phrases that are not permissible.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 006 من 123 / شرح كتاب زاد المستقنع / الطهارة / فروض الوضوء وصفته / صالح الفوزان/الفقه/كبار العلماء — youtube.com (1:12:53)
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