Metaphysical healing

· 3 Rabiʻ II 1445 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it permissible and advisable for a person to undertake metaphysical healing as an alternative to generic medicine?

Answer

According to our understanding, ‘Metaphysical healing’ consists of various types of healing which includes acupuncture, usage of herbs and tea blends, aromatherapy (using of essential oils), yoga, and sound healing-which is referred to as Tibetan bowls (where musical sounds are created and used as a healing method) etc. Also, it includes healing with energy like Reiki bioenergy and other healing practices. From the above, we understand that these therapies seem to have connotations of Kufr, as well as acts that are prohibited in Shariah, hence it will not be permissible. Yes, if the treatment comprises purely of acupuncture or usage of essential oils, and is not accompanied by any other Haraam activity, then it will be permitted.

Answered by
Maulana Abdul Kader Fazlani
Checked & approved by
Mufti Mohammed Desai Saheb
Questions about this ruling, answered only from the archive with sources.

Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.

Fatawa SA is an independent, read-only index of fatawa already published by Darul Ifta Ibn Masood. It is not a fatwa service. For your own situation, please ask a Mufti. Report an issue

For corrections or mistakes, please email us at fatawasa786@gmail.com.