What is the ruling on striking an epileptic (they say it is attributed to Ibn Taymiyyah)?
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The questioner : It is mentioned that Ibn Taymiyyah used to strike epileptics. Is this so, meaning is it among the things prohibited, or is it permissible to do?
The Shaykh : If it is as the questioner asked regarding the verse, if the striking first does not harm the one being struck and is beneficial in expelling the jinn, then it is permissible. Yes.
The questioner : Water, meaning the method of drinking water.
The Shaykh : No, no, it has no basis.
The Shaykh : If it is as the questioner asked regarding the verse, if the striking first does not harm the one being struck and is beneficial in expelling the jinn, then it is permissible. Yes.
The questioner : Water, meaning the method of drinking water.
The Shaykh : No, no, it has no basis.
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