Is it permissible to present a woman afflicted with epilepsy to a man for treatment, and what are the limits of permissible Islamic treatment for such cases? What is the ruling on seeking assistance from Muslim jinn to treat Muslims suffering from these ailments? Can you provide us with addresses of trustworthy shaykhs who have the ability to cure such conditions?
It is permissible for a woman to be treated by a male doctor if female doctors are unavailable, and in the presence of a . It is also permissible to expose the affected area to the extent of the necessity. As for sorcery, it is forbidden for her to go to sorcerers and charlatans. The best solution is Shar'iyyah by reciting the Qur'an, such as Al-Fatiha, Al-, Al-Mu'awwidhatayn, and verses that invalidate magic. She should also fortify herself with adhkar (remembrances of Allah) and maintain ritual purity (wudu'). Specific verses can be recited over water and olive oil, then the water can be drunk and the body massaged with the oil, while believing that healing is in the hands of Allah. It is not permissible to seek the help of Muslim jinn for treatment. It must be understood that healing is solely in the hands of Allah, and these individuals are merely a means.
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