Aslam

Praise be to Allah.It is permissible to search for treatments for impotence

because this is a disease and a sickness, and Islam permits the treatment of

sickness. The Prophet

(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:

“Yes, O slaves of Allaah, seek cures for sickness, for Allaah does not

create any disease but He also creates the cure for it – or medicine for

it – except for one disease.” They said, “O Messenger of Allaah, what

is that?” He said, “Old age.” (Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 1961;

classed as saheeh by al-Albaani – may Allaah have mercy on him – in Saheeh

al-Tirmidhi, 2/202). And he

(peace and blessings of

Allaah be upon him) said: “Allaah has not sent down any disease but he has

also sent down a cure for it, those who know it, know it, and those who do

not know it, do not know it.” (Narrated by Imaam Ahmad, 3397 –

this is his wording; also narrated by al-Bukhaari, 5246).

There are certain conditions attached to treatment and

the giving of medicine, as follows:

It should not lead to a greater harm, such as a more

severe sickness or death; some of the treatments for impotence may do

this.

It should not use anything that is haraam, such as wine,

impure substances (najaasah) or meat which we are not permitted to eat.

It should not involve lax attitudes towards the issue of

uncovering the ‘awrah (private parts, or that which should be

covered).

It should only be done after consulting trustworthy and

experienced doctors.

And Allaah knows best.