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What is the ruling on using medicine to increase height, and does it constitute an objection to Allah's decree?

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It is permissible to use medication to increase growth hormone for someone who is of weak build or noticeably short in stature, because this is considered a form of treatment for hormone deficiency, and not an alteration of Allah's creation. A condition for treating with this hormone is to ensure its safety and freedom from harm, based on the hadith: "There should be no harm or reciprocating harm." Therefore, a specialist physician must be consulted.

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