Ruling on Seeking Treatment Through the Quran

Source: Derived from the fatwas of Haramain scholars, as compiled in the book 500 Questions and Answers for Women, translated by Hafiz Abdullah Saleem.

Question:​

Is it permissible to seek treatment through the Quran for an issue where no specific text exists, or is it merely an uncertain matter?

Answer:​

Seeking healing through the Quran, even in cases where there is no specific text addressing the issue, is permissible. This is not considered a matter of conjecture or uncertainty.

The Quran itself is described as a source of healing and mercy. Allah says:
"And We send down of the Quran that which is healing and mercy for the believers."
[Surah Al-Isra (17:82)]

Shaykh Muhammad Nasiruddin Al-Albani (رحمه الله) stated:
"I see no prohibition in seeking healing through the Quran by exerting effort (ijtihad) to apply its verses in a manner that brings about cure. It is certainly not an uncertain matter."

Key Points:​

1. Healing Through the Quran:
   
   • The Quran is affirmed as a source of spiritual and physical healing.
2. Permissibility in General Cases:
   
   • Treatment using Quranic verses is allowed even for conditions where no specific textual evidence exists. The overall principle of the Quran as a means of healing supports this practice.
3. Avoiding Innovations:
   
   • While permissible, the method should avoid introducing practices not supported by Shariah.
4. Reliance on Allah:
   
   • While employing Quranic verses for healing, the believer must maintain reliance on Allah and recognize Him as the ultimate source of cure.

Conclusion:​

Seeking treatment through the Quran is a permissible and effective practice. It aligns with the Quran’s role as a guide, healing, and mercy for believers. This approach requires sincerity, reliance on Allah, and adherence to Islamic principles.