Using breast milk as medication for a baby

Q: Is it permissible for the mother to use her breast milk as medication on her baby? Example: When a baby has an ear infection or the babies nose is blocked a home remedy is to apply the mothers breast milk.

A: Yes.

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

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)