Self improvement tools
Q: Can I use self improvement tools like Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and Emotional Freedom Technique(EFT) to improve myself and remove anxiety, depression, negative thoughts etc, these tools are they halal in islam? I think they are based upon eastern philosophy and psychology. They are not scientifically proven to work but a lot of people use them, I used them they seem to work. You can find more about them by using google search.
1) Would be I sinful if I use these tools.
2) Some might say if you use them tools you'll be committing shirk, what if I think this way that Allah has sent these tools and I believe He is cureing me by using these tools.
A: If there is nothing haraam in these tools, like music and any other haraam element then it is permissible.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
وصرح في التحرير بأن المختار أن الأصل الإباحة عند الجمهور من الحنفية والشافعية اهـ وتبعه تلميذه العلامة قاسم وجرى عليه في الهداية من فصل الحداد وفي الخانية من أوائل الحظر والإباحة (رد المحتار 1/ 105)
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