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Can I use drugs to lower my sexual desires?

Published as Controlling one's desires

· 23 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1436 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Can I use drugs to lower my sexual desires?

Answer

This is not permissible. The Hadith teaches us that if one is overcome by passion and desires, then he should get married. Through nikaah, one will be able to protect himself from committing sin. If one is unable to marry, then one should fast.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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