It is reported from 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud that "he found a man who was having a seizure, so he recited the end of Surat al-Mu'minun in his right ear seven times, and the man who was having the seizure recovered."
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The questioner : He also says there is a report from 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) "that he found a man who was having a seizure, so he recited the end of Surat al-Mu'minun in his right ear seven times, and the man who was having the seizure recovered". If this matter is authentic, is it evidence for treating epilepsy with verses from the Qur'an?
The Shaykh : Of course, if it is authentic, it means it is clear evidence, but whether it is authentic, Allah knows best. Yes.
The questioner : Regarding the hadiths that have passed, Shaykh, or the two proofs—we call the first proof the hadith of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):Sahih Muslim 2199a and the second...
The Shaykh : Alone, alone:Sahih Muslim 2199a. Does he benefit him with what is prescribed or with what is not prescribed?
The questioner : With what is prescribed.
The Shaykh : Fine, so this contains no evidence until you establish that what preceded is prescribed. If you establish that what we denied the permissibility of is actually prescribed, the problem is resolved and you have no need for the hadith.
The questioner : Fine.
The Shaykh : Fine, is it a dead person?
The questioner : Fine.
The Shaykh : Fine, so this first proof is dropped.
The questioner : The knowledge... the permissibility of donating based on this hadith.
The Shaykh : This is what I am responding to you about.
The Shaykh : Of course, if it is authentic, it means it is clear evidence, but whether it is authentic, Allah knows best. Yes.
The questioner : Regarding the hadiths that have passed, Shaykh, or the two proofs—we call the first proof the hadith of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):
He who is competent amongst you to benefit his brother should do so.
من استطاع منكم أن ينفع أخاه بشيء فليفعلThe Shaykh : Alone, alone:
He who is competent amongst you to benefit his brother should do so.
من استطاع منكم أن ينفع أخاه فليفعلThe questioner : With what is prescribed.
The Shaykh : Fine, so this contains no evidence until you establish that what preceded is prescribed. If you establish that what we denied the permissibility of is actually prescribed, the problem is resolved and you have no need for the hadith.
The questioner : Fine.
The Shaykh : Fine, is it a dead person?
The questioner : Fine.
The Shaykh : Fine, so this first proof is dropped.
The questioner : The knowledge... the permissibility of donating based on this hadith.
The Shaykh : This is what I am responding to you about.