Is the entire Qur’an a cure for physical ailments, or are there specific verses designated for that purpose?
No scholar has denied that the Quran is a healing. Rather, they differed concerning the meaning of "min" (من - from) in His Almighty's saying: "And We send down from the Quran that which is a healing."
This is according to two opinions: 1. That "min" is for partiality because the Quran was revealed gradually, so every part revealed from it is a healing. 2. That "min" is for partiality specifically for the healing of the body, whereas the healing of hearts is general in the entire Quran.
The second opinion is supported by the fact that seeking healing with the Quran for bodily ailments is directed towards specific verses mentioned in the texts, such as Al-Fatiha and the Mu'awwidhat (Surahs Al-Falaq and An-Nas).
As for the first opinion, it aligns with the view of most exegetes that "min" is for explaining the genus, so seeking healing is permissible with all verses of the Quran, while some verses retain a preference.
The Permanent Committee (for Islamic Research and Fatwas) mentioned that "min" is for explaining the genus, and that the entire Quran is a healing, and that seeking healing is legislated with all its verses, with some verses having special merit and effect.
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