The ruling on using medicines that are said to contain a percentage of alcohol?
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The questioner:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, it is said that some medicines dispensed to patients suffering from coughs and colds contain alcohol, as evidenced by the fact that those who take them are overcome by drowsiness. What is the ruling on taking such medicines?
The Shaykh:
Let us leave aside the word "it is said." We do not accept rumors and hearsay in these matters. However, regarding the presence of khamr (intoxicants) in the medicine, if it is established, this medicine is prohibited.
The presenter:
May Allah grant you success.
The Shaykh:
One should avoid it as a precaution. May Allah reward him with good. If one wants to avoid it as a precaution, that is fine. We do not say something is haram (forbidden) unless there is evidence. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, it is said that some medicines dispensed to patients suffering from coughs and colds contain alcohol, as evidenced by the fact that those who take them are overcome by drowsiness. What is the ruling on taking such medicines?
The Shaykh:
Let us leave aside the word "it is said." We do not accept rumors and hearsay in these matters. However, regarding the presence of khamr (intoxicants) in the medicine, if it is established, this medicine is prohibited.
The presenter:
May Allah grant you success.
The Shaykh:
One should avoid it as a precaution. May Allah reward him with good. If one wants to avoid it as a precaution, that is fine. We do not say something is haram (forbidden) unless there is evidence. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [2352 -2802] حكم استعمال الأدوية التي يقال إنها مشتملة على نسبة من الكحول؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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