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Question:

Is it permissible to have CBD drinks, which is an ingredient that comes from the weed plan but is not weed as the drug? [Question Published as Received]

The Fatwa

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

The Answer

CBD drinks that are free from any unlawful substances, prescribed or advised by medical professionals and are legal in one’s jurisdiction may be benefitted from.

The Fiqh of the Answer

Since CBD (Cannabidiol) is non-intoxicating and distinct from THC, which is the psychoactive component of cannabis, it does not fall directly under the prohibition of intoxicants found in the divine sources. The Sharīʿah principles regarding medication are as follows:

  1. Medication must be Ḥalāl. When faced with dire necessity and potential life-threatening circumstances, there may be a concession to use substances that are otherwise not permitted to ingest. In such situations, ingredients typically considered impermissible may be allowed. As per the guidance of our scholarly traditions, seeking consultation with a knowledgeable Mufti and sound medical advice is vital to determine the medication’s permissibility in these contexts.

Al-Sighnāqī (d.711 AH), the author of al-Nihāyah, citing the Dhakhīrah, elaborates on the conditions for using non-Ḥalāl medication. He states that first, there should not be a Ḥalāl substitute or alternative available.  Second, the medication must be thoroughly tested, with its efficacy proven. Building on this, Shaykhī Zādah (d.1078 AH) adds a third stipulation: Such medication must be prescribed by a reputable Muslim physician.

  1. The principle of avoiding harmful substances is emphasised, with jurists cautioning against consumption that may lead to adverse health effects, as indicated by references to ailments.

Al-Rāzī (d.666 AH) in Tuḥfat al-Mulūk that the consumption of soil or similar materials have been rendered severely disliked. The reasoning that jurists give is that such consumption is harmful.

  1. Before utilising any medication, seeking advice from a qualified and adept Muslim physician is highly recommended. This is evident from numerous religious works. This directive has been underscored by jurists across various contexts and suggests prudence and caution in all areas. For instance, if one anticipates illness or an extended recovery due to prostration, they are exempted from placing their forehead on the ground, should this be the directive of the physician. Similarly, those apprehensive about complications from fasting are required to consult medical experts before choosing to pay fidyah and abstaining from the fast.

And Almighty Allah Alone Knows Best

Maulana Ammar Y Badat
Trainee Mufti 

Reviewed and approved by
Mufti Faraz Adam
Darul Iftaa Muadh ibn Jabal
www.darulfiqh.com 

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مَطْلَبٌ فِي التَّدَاوِي بِالْمُحَرَّمِ (قَوْلُهُ اُخْتُلِفَ فِي التَّدَاوِي بِالْمُحَرَّمِ) فَفِي النِّهَايَةِ عَنْ الذَّخِيرَةِ يَجُوزُ إنْ عَلِمَ فِيهِ شِفَاءً وَلَمْ يَعْلَمْ دَوَاءً آخَرَ. وَفِي الْخَانِيَّةِ فِي مَعْنَى قَوْلِهِ – عَلَيْهِ الصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ – «إنَّ اللَّهَ لَمْ يَجْعَلْ شِفَاءَكُمْ فِيمَا حَرَّمَ عَلَيْكُمْ» كَمَا رَوَاهُ الْبُخَارِيُّ أَنَّ مَا فِيهِ شِفَاءٌ لَا بَأْسَ بِهِ كَمَا يَحِلُّ الْخَمْرُ لِلْعَطْشَانِ فِي الضَّرُورَةِ، وَكَذَا اخْتَارَهُ صَاحِبُ الْهِدَايَةِ فِي التَّجْنِيسِ فَقَالَ: لَوْ رَعَفَ فَكَتَبَ الْفَاتِحَةَ بِالدَّمِ عَلَى جَبْهَتِهِ وَأَنْفِهِ جَازَ لِلِاسْتِشْفَاءِ، وَبِالْبَوْلِ أَيْضًا إنْ عَلِمَ فِيهِ شِفَاءً لَا بَأْسَ بِهِ، لَكِنْ لَمْ يُنْقَلْ وَهَذَا؛ لِأَنَّ الْحُرْمَةَ سَاقِطَةٌ عِنْدَ الِاسْتِشْفَاءِ كَحِلِّ الْخَمْرِ وَالْمَيْتَةِ لِلْعَطْشَانِ وَالْجَائِعِ. اهـ مِنْ الْبَحْرِ. وَأَفَادَ سَيِّدِي عَبْدُ الْغَنِيِّ أَنَّهُ لَا يَظْهَرُ الِاخْتِلَافُ فِي كَلَامِهِمْ لِاتِّفَاقِهِمْ عَلَى الْجَوَازِ لِلضَّرُورَةِ، وَاشْتِرَاطُ صَاحِبِ النِّهَايَةِ الْعِلْمَ لَا يُنَافِيهِ اشْتِرَاطُ مَنْ بَعْدَهُ الشِّفَاءَ وَلِذَا قَالَ وَالِدِي فِي شَرْحِ الدُّرَرِ: إنَّ قَوْلَهُ لَا لِلتَّدَاوِي مَحْمُولٌ عَلَى الْمَظْنُونِ وَإِلَّا فَجَوَازُهُ بِالْيَقِينِيِّ اتِّفَاقٌ كَمَا صَرَّحَ بِهِ فِي الْمُصَفَّى. اهـ. (حاشية ابن عابدين)

ففي البزازية لابأس بالتداوي به قال الصدر وفيه نظر قال في البحر ولا مانع ان الثاني قال بالنجاسة مع جواز التداوي به عملا بما مر من الحديثين انتهى وفروعهم ناطقة باختياره ففي الذخيرة الاستشفاء بالحرام يجوز اذا علم ان فيه شفاء ولم يعلم دواء اخر وفي التجنيس سال الدم من انفه فكتب به الفاتحة على انفه وجبهته جاز ولو بولا لو علم ان فيه شفاء لكنه لم ينقل وهذا لان الحرمة ساقطة عند الاستشفاء كالعطشان يجوز له شرب الخمر (النهر الفائق)

(وَ) تَجُوزُ (الْحُقْنَةُ لِلرِّجَالِ وَالنِّسَاءِ) لِلتَّدَاوِي بِالْإِجْمَاعِ أَوْ لِأَجْلِ الْهُزَالِ إذَا فَحُشَ يُفْضِي إلَى السُّلِّ وَلَا جُنَاحَ إذَا كَانَ يَعْتَقِدُ أَنَّ الشَّافِيَ هُوَ اللَّهُ تَعَالَى دُونَ الدَّوَاءِ (لَا) تَجُوزُ الْحُقْنَةُ (بِمُحَرَّمٍ كَالْخَمْرِ وَنَحْوِهَا) قِيلَ يَجُوزُ التَّدَاوِي بِالْمُحَرَّمِ كَالْخَمْرِ وَالْبَوْلِ إنْ أَخْبَرَهُ طَبِيبٌ مُسْلِمٌ أَنَّ فِيهِ شِفَاءً وَالْحُرْمَةُ تَرْتَفِعُ بِالضَّرُورَةِ فَلَمْ يَكُنْ مُتَدَاوِيًا بِالْحَرَامِ فَلَمْ يَتَنَاوَلْهُ حَدِيثُ النَّهْيِ كَمَا فِي حَاشِيَةِ أَخِي حَلَبِيٍّ لَكِنْ فِيهِ كَلَامٌ كَمَا لَا يَخْفَى تَأَمَّلْ (مجمع الأنهر)

فإن الاستشفاء بالمحرم إنما لا يجوز إذا لم يعلم أن فيه شفاءً؛ أما إذا علم أن فيه شفاء، وليس له دواء آخر غيره فيجوز الاستشفاء به…

التداوي بلبن الأتان إذا أشاروا إليه لا بأس به؛ هكذا ذكر هنا. قال الصدر الشهيد رحمه الله: وفيه نظر؛ لأن لبن الأتان حرام، والاستشفاء بالحرام حرام، وما قاله الصدر الشهيد فهو غير مجرىً على إطلاقه، فإن الاستشفاء بالمحرم إنما لا يجوز إذا لم يعلم أن فيه شفاءً؛ أما إذا علم أن فيه شفاء، وليس له دواء آخر غيره فيجوز الاستشفاء به؛ ألا ترى إلى ما ذكر محمد رحمه الله في كتاب الأشربة إذا خاف الرجل على نفسه العطش، ووجد الخمر شربها إن كان يدفع عطشه؛ لكن يشرب بقدر ما يرويه ويدفع عطشه، ولا يشرب للزيادة على الكفاية (المحيط البرهاني)

(قال – رَحِمَهُ اللَّهُ -: ونبيذ العسل والتين ونبيذ الحنطة والذرة والشعير حلال وإن لم يطبخ) ش: أي قال القدوري في ” مختصره ” م: (وهذا) ش: أي قوله حلال م: (عند أبي حنيفة وأبي يوسف -رحمهما الله – إذا كان من غير لهو وطرب) ش: قيد بهذا القيد لأنه إذا شرب لأجل اللهو، والطرب يحرم بالاتفاق (البناية)

وله: ويحرم أكل التراب، والطين؛ لورود النهي فيه، ولأنه يورث الاصفرار، ووجع المثانة. وقيل: لم يكن فرعون قط، إلا وهو أكل الطين. (المبسوك على منحة السلوك)

وقال فخر الإسلام البزدوي – رَحِمَهُ اللَّهُ -: فعل الاستشفاء بالحرام إنما لا يجوز إذا لم يعلم أن فيه شفاء، أما إذا علم أن فيه شفاء وليس له دواء آخر غيره، يجوز الاستشفاء به (البناية شرح الهداية)–_

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