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From the aspect of Islamic law, the Fatwa Committee of the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs expressed its willingness to discuss the issue of medical marijuana because Islam does not prohibit or restrict any discussion that brings good to its people.
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The Use Of Cannabis In The Treatment Of Mental Illness: A Review From The Perspective Of Sharia Law And Legislation In Malaysia : A Highlight Of The Literature
Abstract
The general public believes that marijuana can be harmful to health and cause a person to trance. However, many do not know that cannabis also has an important role in the field of medicine in certain countries.
Even recently, cannabis has been widely used as a medicine in the medical field. There are studies overseas that have found that cannabis can increase the appetite of people with HIV and reduce chronic pain and muscle spasms. However, the use of cannabis in medical treatment in Malaysia has not been effectively tested due to legal restrictions. The use of cannabis is an offense according to Section 6B(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and the Poisons Act 1952 although there are many parties who insist that there are benefits from the use of cannabis to treat various diseases, such as mental illness.
From the aspect of Islamic law, the Fatwa Committee of the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs expressed its willingness to discuss the issue of medical marijuana because Islam does not prohibit or restrict any discussion that brings good to its people.
The Mufti of Penang, Dr Wan Salim Mohd Noor has given the opinion that the use of natural plants, such as cannabis in medicine is necessary if it does not threaten safety. In relation to that, this study was carried out to identify the propriety of using cannabis in the medical field, especially as an alternative treatment to treat mental illness according to the perspective of Sharia and law. An initial survey found that there are not many past studies in scientific journals, proceedings articles or in the mass media that discuss this issue.
Therefore, this writing aims to make a preliminary survey on the appropriateness of the use of cannabis in medicine from the perspective of syariah and law in Malaysia. Using a qualitative research approach and data obtained through document and library analysis, this writing found that although there is permission to grow cannabis for the purposes of research, learning, experimentation or medicine, it is subject to the conditions and terms stipulated in the law and syariah.
Keywords: Cannabis, medicine, mental illness, law, Shariah
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