Fatwa #2752220 November 2013Australia
Is it permissible to wear a medic alert bracelet?
Question
Is it permissible to wear a medic alert bracelet. This is used to inform medical personal of serious health conditions for patients found unconscious and unable to speak. The bracelet has a symbol which includes a snake. If impermissible can the snake head be covered so that the information on the bracelet can still be accessed. Bracelet is stainless steel. No silver or gold To see the symbol.
Answer
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.
It is permissible to use a MedicAlert bracelet as it is used for medical reasons.
And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best
Fahad Abdul Wahab
Student Darul Iftaa
U.S.A
Checked and Approved by, Mufti Ebrahim Desai