Somatic Physcotherapy
Question
I want to find out if ‘Somatic Physcotherapy’ is permissible?
Answer
The therapy in question is impermissible and should be avoided. It is similar to EFT, Body talk, etc. which are all impermissible.
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- Mufti Mohammed Desai
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