The Cursed Disease Phrase for Eradicating It in Medical Advertising

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is your view on the medical phrase used in the campaign against polio? They say "to eradicate this cursed disease." Is it permissible to use such a phrase?

Answer:
No, this is not permissible. They say "the cursed disease," and one should not say "to eradicate it." Rather, one should say "for treatment and causing healing by the permission of Allah." One does not rely on the causes, but rather relies on Allah. These are rude phrases that are not permissible for a Muslim. One does not say "the cursed disease" or "the vile disease"; this is not said. This is by the command, decree, and divine decree of Allah. No blame, censure, or abuse is directed at it, and the Muslim keeps his tongue pure from such speech. Allah the Exalted knows best, and may Allah send prayers and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad, and upon his family and all his Companions.