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Salam aleykum brother here in Tanzania there are one christian pastor he say that god come to him in dream and show him a tree and tell him that tree is a madicine for cancer, blood pressure, and diabetes and I am one of people who drink that herb medicine and I feel good I was diabetes and thousand of people goo to him please let us know is it halal or haram to use that pastors harbs? 

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Answer:

Herb

In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.

Brother have you ever heard of anyone else getting dreams of showing one some tree or anything else that its herbs can miraculously cure diseases? We as believers are required to put all our trust in Allah swt and refrain from such false claims and beliefs.

All cures are the results of man's experiences and research in the field of medicine. There has never been any other way. You have to rest assured that this is a ploy and cannot benefit anyone.

As long as there is no connotation of adhering to any other religion there is no harm if you have taken these herbs and it has given you relief. It would only be correct if the same is tested in a laboratory and confirmed of its healing powers. Once that is proved scientifically then you may continue otherwise you can be sure it is a hoax and in a short while it will be exposed.

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah’s Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is only ones. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

Your brother and well wisher in Islam,

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