What is the ruling on writing the Qur'an with ink, then placing it in a vessel containing water, stirring it, and drinking it?
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The questioner : The question, O honorable Shaykh: Some people write verses from the Qur'an, wash them with water, and drink it. When objected to, they say: "It is the speech of Allah; we seek healing with it." Is this action permissible? Please inform us, may Allah reward you.
The Shaykh : This action is permissible. That is, it is permissible for a person to write the Qur'an with ink that is permissible to drink, then place this written material in water, stir it, and drink it. Some of the Salaf used to do this, but they did it in vessels like plates. What is it called? The *gharshah*?
The questioner : Yes, the *gharshah*.
The Shaykh : The *gharshah* and what is similar to it. If a person does that, he has precedent from the Salaf in doing so. One may also cite as evidence for this the general statement of Allah, Blessed and Exalted is He:[Al-Isra 17:82]. If one seeks healing with the Qur'an in this manner, and it is tried and proven to be beneficial, then it falls under the generality of this noble verse.
The Shaykh : This action is permissible. That is, it is permissible for a person to write the Qur'an with ink that is permissible to drink, then place this written material in water, stir it, and drink it. Some of the Salaf used to do this, but they did it in vessels like plates. What is it called? The *gharshah*?
The questioner : Yes, the *gharshah*.
The Shaykh : The *gharshah* and what is similar to it. If a person does that, he has precedent from the Salaf in doing so. One may also cite as evidence for this the general statement of Allah, Blessed and Exalted is He: