Describing the illness with the phrase "the cursed illness"

The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is your opinion regarding the medical phrase used to combat childhood polio? They say, "to eliminate this cursed illness." Is it permissible to use such a phrase?

The Shaykh:
No, this is not permissible. It is not permissible to say "the cursed illness," nor is it permissible to speak of eliminating it. Rather, one should speak of treatment and causing healing by the permission of Allah. One should not rely on the causes, but rather rely on Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). These are impudent expressions that are not permissible for a Muslim. One does not say "the cursed illness" or "the vile illness"; this is not said. This is for the sake of Allah's command, decree, and divine decree. No blame, censure, or abuse is directed at it. The Muslim keeps his tongue pure from this. Allah the Exalted knows best, and may Allah send prayers and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon his family and all his Companions.

The presenter:
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The Shaykh:
Amen.