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Does the use of medicines conflict with reliance on God in Islam?

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Medical treatment is permissible and does not contradict reliance on God (Tawakkul). The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Indeed, Allah created both the ailment and its cure, so seek medical treatment, but do not seek treatment with forbidden things." He also said: "Seek medical treatment, for Allah has not sent down any disease but that He has also sent down a cure for it, except for one disease." It was asked, "What is it?" He replied, "Old age." Medical treatment does not contradict reliance on God; rather, it is part of actualizing Tawhid by engaging with means.

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