Acupuncture

· 18 Safar 1445 AH1 min readEnglish
Medical Matters

Question

Is acupuncture permissible in Shariah?

Answer

We do not find any prohibition from acupuncture if carried out for medical reasons.

Answered by
Mufti Mohammed Desai
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