Using breast milk as medication for a baby
Question
Is it permissible for the mother to use her breast milk as medication on her baby? Example: When a baby has an ear infection or the babies nose is blocked a home remedy is to apply the mothers breast milk.
Answer
Yes.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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