Fatwa ID: 06379
Answered by: Mufti Naieem Mohammad
Question:
I can’t see any issue with why someone on hydrocortisone can’t pray. Do they really get the euphoria etc. side effects?
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Answer:
An extract from MedicineNet.com1 states that euphoria may be one of the common side effects of hydrocortisone treatments. Euphoria is understood as a feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.
Such a state of emotion is not a valid excuse for neglecting or abandoning Salaat. The following may be acceptable excuses for not offering Salaat at its prescribed time but the Qadhaa (make-up) must be done when possible:
- A woman experiencing her menstrual cycle or post-natal bleeding2
- A person who is overpowered by unconsciousness, sleep, madness or drunkenness.
- A person who is facing the enemy and there is a risk of immediate attack if he performs Salaat3
The symptoms of euphoria are not included in the above list. A person who is experiencing such symptoms usually has control over their intentions and is capable of committing to an intention.
We, therefore, conclude that euphoria is not a valid excuse for leaving off salah or delaying it.
Only Allah knows the best
Written by Mufti Naieem Mohammad
Checked and approved by Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah
Darul Ifta Birmingham
1 www.medicinenet.com
2 Noor ul Idhaa pg 48
3 Fatawaa Hindiyya,pg154.vol 1
