علاج کی شرعی حیثیت اور تداوی بالحرام کا فقہی مطالعہ

The Shariah Perspective on Medical Treatment and a Jurisprudential Analysis of the Use of Prohibited Substances in Therapy

Abstract

Islam offers a comprehensive way of life, providing guidance in all aspects of human existence, including health and medical treatment. This paper explores the Islamic perspective on medical treatment, particularly focusing on the permissibility or prohibition of using substances deemed haram(forbidden) in treatment when no other alternative is available. The study examines the issue of Tadavi bil-haram(treatment with forbidden substances) through the lens of the Quran, Hadith, the perspective of the companions, and scholarly opinions in Islamic jurisprudence. It presents a comparative analysis of various juristic views-including absolute prohibition, absolute permissibility, exceptions for intoxicants, and conditional allowance under necessity. The findings suggest that while treatment is generally permissible and encouraged in Islam, the use of haram substance is only allowed in cases of dire necessity and under strict conditions where no halal alternative exists. This research aims to contribute to the understanding of contemporary medical dilemmas within the framework of Shariah and highlight the guiding principles of Islamic medicine.