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High Times: Let’s Talk Marijuana
Your Questions ... Answered
As of now it is not yet possible to label CBD Halal – because this is a new, scholars still need time to study it. That being said, because as we know Marijuana is permissible for medical reasons, the strand of marijuana that would be permissible is CBD and not THC.
When updated information is received about CBD and whether we can call it Halal (for non-medical purposes) – we will update this answer.
Allah SWT knows best
Yes if a Doctor prescribes marijuana for medical purposes, it can be used as medicine – and one can choose to use it either through smoking or in food. However the stand of marijuana that would be permissible is with CBD only
Allah SWT knows best
Yes one is allowed to dispense marijuana for medicinal purposes
Allah SWT knows best
If marijuana is a viable option for the patient, you are allowed to recommend it as an option.
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Board Members 2019-21
Co-Chairs:
Sr. Farwa Ladha
Br. Shabir Ladha
Committee Members
- Fatim Ajwani BSc, RD (registered dietician)
- Rukaiya Alidina-Lakha, Hons.BSc, MPH (public health)
- Sukaina Bandali RP(registered psychotherapist)
- Sabiha Bhojani, BSc Hons Pharm Sci, RAC (pharmaceutical regulatory affairs)
- Zaheeda Hamza, RN, BScN, MSN (registered nurse)
- Zameena Jaffer, MCP, CCC, RP-Q (certified counsellor)
- Farhan Ratansi, B.Sc Kin, Chiropractic Intern
About Us
The Mission of the Jaffer Health and Wellness Committee (JHWC) is to advance the health and well being of all members of the ISIJ of Toronto by promoting a healthy lifestyle. Using the (volunteer) services of the multidisciplinary health care professionals within and outside the community, the HWB will provide community members with the opportunity to receive education from a large network of health care providers and to learn new skills to promote their own health. By providing an opportunity for ISIJ of Toronto members to learn and practice healthy living behaviours, they will reach their optimal health status.
