Question:
Is it permissible in Islam for a person to use steroids for the purpose of body-building and to achieve a competitive edge in sports?
Answered by Sheikh `Abd al-Rahmân al-Jar`î, professor at King Khâlid University in Abhâ
It seems evident to me – and Allah knows best – that using steroids to enlarge muscles falls under the forbidden act of changing Allah’s creation. This is what Satan orders his followers to do. Allah tells us in the Qur’ân that Satan declared: “And I will command them and they will make alterations to Allah’s creation.” [Sûrah al-Nisâ’: 119]
These steroids are not being used for medicinal purposes. It is unlawful to use them in the manner being described in the question.
Moreover, it has been medically proven that using steroids for body-building without any medical need is harmful to the body. Inducing such harmful effects without a valid medical necessity is prohibited. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “There shall be neither harm nor the causing of harm.” [Sahîh al-Jâmi` (2/119)]
I am informed that the use of steroids is prohibited in competitive sports internationally.
And Allah knows best.
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