Is it permissible to seek medical treatment using Eastern medicine (herbs, acupuncture, and cupping)?
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It is permissible to treat oneself with herbs and acupuncture, such as Chinese acupuncture, as long as its benefit is established or outweighs its harm. This is because seeking treatment with permissible means does not contradict reliance upon Allah, for seeking treatment is part of Allah's decree.
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