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What is the ruling on seeking a cure for a severe illness by committing an abomination, while detesting the one who commits it?

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Allah does not ordain healing through what He has forbidden, so abandon thoughts of committing indecency. The Healer is the Lord of the worlds, for He, the Most High, said: "And when I am ill, it is He who cures me." The Prophet ﷺ used to supplicate for the sick, saying: "Remove the suffering, O Lord of mankind, and heal, for You are the Healer. There is no healing except Your healing, a healing that leaves no sickness." Therefore, turn to your Lord and ask Him for healing, and ruqyah (Islamic incantation) is beneficial by Allah's permission.

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