Psychedelics And The Nafs: Halal Or Haram In Islam?
Sedatives are used in medical treatment, which does not make it haram especially when they are used for treatment. I do not know exactly the hypnotic nature of this way of treatment or connection with the subconscious, but we can decide its being lawful or unlawful on the basis of its use for good or bad. if there is something unhealthy or harmful then it is the human intellect that can decide to allow or disallow it.
In my understanding, psychedelic and hallucinogenic drugs fall in the same domain as intoxicants since they affect all the senses, altering a person’s thinking (state of consciousness) , sense of time and emotions . Therefore, they should not be used unless there is some complusion ( iztirar ) like medical need. Please refer to the video below from 54:57 to 56:23 https://www.youtube.com/live/6SCyMGzHsxA?feature=share&t=3297 ___ As for pursuing such adventures/explorations , Ghamidi Sahab is of view that we should stay away from these endeavours because more likely than not a person will fall in the wrong hands (i.e. Jinns ) and becomes a victim of pseudo-reality. Please refer to the following responses by Ghamidi Sahab where these points have been discussed at length : Discussion 45187 • Reply 45196 Discussion 45187 • Reply 45197 Discussion 45187 • Reply 45198