The Ruling on the Surgical Repair of a Cleft Lip
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, a relative of mine says: The questioner has a child who has a cleft in his lip, so he had him undergo a surgical operation to repair this opening. What is the view of the Shari'ah in your opinion regarding this operation?
Answer:
There is nothing wrong with that if this is to remove a deformity and treat a deficiency in the body, for the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good and bless you.
Honorable Shaykh, a relative of mine says: The questioner has a child who has a cleft in his lip, so he had him undergo a surgical operation to repair this opening. What is the view of the Shari'ah in your opinion regarding this operation?
Answer:
There is nothing wrong with that if this is to remove a deformity and treat a deficiency in the body, for the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Seek medical treatment, but do not seek treatment with that which is forbidden.
تداووا فلا تداووا بحرامThe presenter:
May Allah reward you with good and bless you.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/174 — archive.org (14:13)
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