Using medication whilst in the state of ihraam

Reference: Duroos wa Fataawa al-Hajj – Volume 1, Page 11, No.2

Question: I use medication specific to the pain in my back. So is it permissible to use it whilst in the state of ihraam?

Response: There is no harm in using medication whilst in the state of ihraam. That is because [the use of] medication is not prohibited for the one in the state of ihraam, whether or not [the medication is] tablets, or liquid, or non-scented oil/cream – in which case there is no harm [in using it].


Translation originally published on 21 September, 2014.

Graduate of the Islaamic University of Madeenah, having completed the Arabic Language programme at the Institute of Arabic Language before progressing to the Faculty of Sharee'ah, from which he graduated in 2004. He currently resides in Birmingham, UK.

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