Conjugated oestrogen in medicines: additional Islamic information1

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SourceHanafiMalikiShafiʿiHanbali
Animal urine derived conjugated oestrogenharam
Urine is considered legally impure (najis)
❌haram
Urine is considered repulsive, even though it is considered legally pure (tahir).
❌haram
Urine is considered legally impure (najis)
❌haram
Urine is considered repulsive, even though it is considered legally pure (tahir).

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⚠️ Important messages for patients

  • Always take or use your medicine(s) exactly as directed or prescribed by your healthcare professional (HCP), such as your doctor or pharmacist
  • Do not stop, delay, change or alter the way you take or use your medicine(s) without first discussing it with the HCP who prescribed or supplied it to you
  • Always consult your HCP if you have any questions or before making any decisions about your treatment
  • For Islamic guidance, seek advice from your local Imam or a trusted Islamic scholar – ideally someone with relevant knowledge and expertise in the fiqh (Islamic rulings) of medicines
  • Use the information gathered to make an informed decision together with your HCP and, if needed, your local Imam or trusted Islamic scholar

Disclaimer

  • This resource is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute clinical, medical, or professional healthcare advice and should not replace individual clinical judgement or qualified religious guidance
  • Always consult your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional regarding your own medical conditions or for advice on treatment options
  • Healthcare professionals remain fully responsible and accountable for decisions made within their own scope of practice.

References

  1. Islamic Perspective on Animal-Derived Estradiol (Premarin) and Synthetic Estradiol by Shaykh Dr Rafaqat Rashid ↩︎
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