What is the difference between seeking ruqyah and going to the doctor?
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Question:
He asks: Is there a difference between seeking ruqyah and going to the doctor, given that both require the help of another?
Answer:
Istighfar (seeking forgiveness) is an act of worship, while going to the doctor is permissible; it is permissible and not an act of worship, just as eating, drinking, and wearing clothes are. Going to the doctor is like these permissible means. Yes.
He asks: Is there a difference between seeking ruqyah and going to the doctor, given that both require the help of another?
Answer:
Istighfar (seeking forgiveness) is an act of worship, while going to the doctor is permissible; it is permissible and not an act of worship, just as eating, drinking, and wearing clothes are. Going to the doctor is like these permissible means. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما الفرق بين الاسترقاء والذهاب إلى الطبيب؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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