The Ruling on Prescribing a Sedative to a Mother Who Harms Herself
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Question:
This is Umm Abdullah. She says: My mother is bedridden and constantly tries to tear off her clothes and remove whatever is on her, and she harms herself. If a sedative is prescribed for her, will I be sinful?
Answer:
No, rather you will be rewarded for this. If there is a beneficial treatment for her and you provide it to her, you are rewarded for this. Yes.
This is Umm Abdullah. She says: My mother is bedridden and constantly tries to tear off her clothes and remove whatever is on her, and she harms herself. If a sedative is prescribed for her, will I be sinful?
Answer:
No, rather you will be rewarded for this. If there is a beneficial treatment for her and you provide it to her, you are rewarded for this. Yes.
Source
قناة «السعودية»، برنامج فتاوى مع معالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (13:39)
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