What is the ruling on the removal of the tonsils?
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Question:
The questioner says: I am a young man suffering from tonsillitis, and I have been afflicted with it for a long time. It causes me great difficulty in performing wudu' and ghusl throughout the year. I would like to undergo tonsillectomy. What is the ruling of the Shari'ah regarding this operation? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
The operation is permissible. This is common in hospitals, and it is a very easy procedure. So proceed with the removal of the tonsils so that you may be safe from their disease and from the effects you mentioned, which are caused by the corruption of the tonsils. Proceed with their removal. This is permissible treatment, and there is nothing wrong with it. Yes.
The questioner says: I am a young man suffering from tonsillitis, and I have been afflicted with it for a long time. It causes me great difficulty in performing wudu' and ghusl throughout the year. I would like to undergo tonsillectomy. What is the ruling of the Shari'ah regarding this operation? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
The operation is permissible. This is common in hospitals, and it is a very easy procedure. So proceed with the removal of the tonsils so that you may be safe from their disease and from the effects you mentioned, which are caused by the corruption of the tonsils. Proceed with their removal. This is permissible treatment, and there is nothing wrong with it. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم استئصال اللوزتين؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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