Is going to psychiatrists contrary to tawhid (the oneness of Allah) and tawakkul (reliance upon Allah)?
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Question:
The questioner asks: Does going to psychiatrists because a person has anxiety detract from tawhid (the oneness of Allah) and tawakkul (reliance upon Allah)?
Answer:
No. Taking the means is permitted alongside tawakkul (reliance upon Allah) in Allah the Mighty and Majestic. So take the means and treat the psychological illnesses and the physical illnesses. This is part of taking the means that Allah the Exalted has made permissible. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Seek medical treatment, but do not seek treatment with what is haram (forbidden).” Yes.
The questioner asks: Does going to psychiatrists because a person has anxiety detract from tawhid (the oneness of Allah) and tawakkul (reliance upon Allah)?
Answer:
No. Taking the means is permitted alongside tawakkul (reliance upon Allah) in Allah the Mighty and Majestic. So take the means and treat the psychological illnesses and the physical illnesses. This is part of taking the means that Allah the Exalted has made permissible. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Seek medical treatment, but do not seek treatment with what is haram (forbidden).” Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل الذهاب إلى أطباء نفسيين منافٍ للتوحيد والتوكل؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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