Manhaj Al-Salaf

Q: What is Salafiyyah

Salafism or Salafiyyah means adherence to path of the Messenger ﷺ, and his Companions.

Q: Who are the Salaf

In islam, Salaf are the Companions of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the three generations that came after them.

Q: What is the meaning of Bidah

Bid'ah means something that has been introduced into the religion of Allah that has no basis to support it.

Question

Prescribing a medicine containing alcohol

Question:

I want to hear your Fatwa on some medicines that contain alcohol. I am so worried and anxious about the matter. I fear that I am committing a sin when I give patients prescriptions that include these drugs. May Allah reward you!

Answer:

It is not permissible to mix medicines with intoxicant alcohol. However, if the drug contains a small quantity of alcohol that has no effect on color, taste, or smell, it will be permissible to take it. Otherwise, it will not be permissible.

May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.

Muftis

Mufti(s): Shaykh Abdul-Aziz ibn Baz , Shaykh Abdul-Razzaq al-Afify , Shaykh Abdullah ibn Qa'ud

Created at: Muharram 15, 1442 — 03 Sep 2020
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Source(s): Fatawa Al-Lajnah Ad-Da'imah no. 4404
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