Is it permissible to use human urine for medical treatment by drinking it or rubbing it on the body, and is ghusl required every time it is used?
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Human urine is impure by scholarly consensus. It is permissible to use it for medicinal purposes if it is confirmed by a trustworthy expert that it contains a cure, and if no lawful alternative is available. The affected area must be washed before prayer.
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