Treatment according to Al-Tib by Al-Suyuty

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Q 2: Is it permissible to receive treatment according to what is mentioned in the book of Al-Tib Wa-l-Hikmah by Al-Suyuty? Is it permissible to charge a fee for providing such treatment? Is it permissible to receive a fee for reading Ruqyah (reciting Qur'an and saying supplications over the sick) seeking a cure for the harmful effects of envy? Is such Ruqyah permissible?

A: It is permissible to receive the treatment which is mentioned in the Qur'an and authentic Sunnah (whatever is reported from the Prophet). Likewise, it is permissible to use natural medicines that do not contain any Haram (prohibited) substances. Moreover, charging fees for the foregoing is also permissible as Shar`y (Islamic legal) proofs are well-established in this regard. On the other hand, Muslims have to avoid using Haram medicines or those whose permissibility is doubted for it is authentically reported that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) forbade this and said, Leave what causes you doubt and turn to what does not cause you doubt. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.