Is it better to refrain from seeking medical treatment than to seek it?
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Question:
Is it said that refraining from seeking medical treatment is better than seeking it?
Answer:
The scholars have four opinions on this:
The best and most correct of them is that it is prescribed, and one of the permissible means.
Some said: Refraining from it is more appropriate.
Some said: Both sides are equal.
Some of them said: It is disliked.
The correct view is that it is recommended; because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) sought medical treatment, and he treated his Companions (peace and blessings be upon him), and he performed ruqyah, and ruqyah was performed on him, and he said:.
Is it said that refraining from seeking medical treatment is better than seeking it?
Answer:
The scholars have four opinions on this:
The best and most correct of them is that it is prescribed, and one of the permissible means.
Some said: Refraining from it is more appropriate.
Some said: Both sides are equal.
Some of them said: It is disliked.
The correct view is that it is recommended; because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) sought medical treatment, and he treated his Companions (peace and blessings be upon him), and he performed ruqyah, and ruqyah was performed on him, and he said:
O servants of Allah, seek medical treatment
عباد الله، تداووا
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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