Is It Permissible to Take Supplements?

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat

Question

Can I take supplements without consulting a doctor like omega, magnesium etc. What is the ruling on consulting a doctor? Is it necessary or can i take supplements for my benefit without seeing a doctor?

Answer

I pray you are well.

Supplements are permissible to take as long as the ingredients are halal. In order to know if you should or what their benefits are you should speak to a medical professional and not a scholar.

May Allah grant you wellbeing.
[Shaykh] Abdul-Rahim Reasat

Checked and approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat began his studies in Arabic Grammar and Morphology in 2005. After graduating with a degree in English and History he moved to Damascus in 2007 where, for 18 months, he studied with many erudite scholars. In late 2008 he moved to Amman, Jordan, where he continued his studies for the next six years in Sacred Law (fiqh), legal theory (Usul al-fiqh), theology, hadith methodology, hadith commentary, and Logic. He was also given licenses of mastery in the science of Quranic recital and he was able to study an extensive curriculum of Quranic sciences, tafsir, Arabic grammar, and Arabic eloquence.