Taking steroids to build muscles

Q:

1. Can we use dettol for ghusl though it contains alcohol?

2. Is it permissible to take anabolic steroids for building muscles?

3. To sell anabolic steroids is permissible in Islam?

A:

1. Yes. Generally the alcohol used in medicines is an industrial type.

2. Refer to a reliable halaal certifying body in whom you have confidance.

3. As above.

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

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)