‫الطب انلبوي‬

THE PROPHETIC

MEDICINE
Presented by

Abdul Ahad M.Sc M.Acu

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 In the Name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful
Praise be to Allah  Whom we ask for help and forgiveness. We seek the protection of Allah 
from the sins of ourselves and our deeds. No one can misguide whom He guides, and whom He
does not guide will never find a guide.

I testify that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah , the One and all Alone, with no
partners, and that Muhammad  is His slave and messenger.

Good health is a greatest blessing

[‫ الصحة والفراغ ] رواٍ البخاري‬: ‫ًعوتاى هغبىى فيهوا كثير هي الٌاس‬

Prophet Mohammad (‫ )‬ﷺ‬said: “There are two blessings which many people lose: (They are)
health and free time for doing good.”Sahih-Bukhari: 5933

" َ‫حتَى يُسْأَلَ عَيْ عُوُرٍِِ فِيوَا أَ ْفٌَاٍُ وَعَيْ عِلْوَِِ فِينَ فَعَلَ وَعَيْ هَالَِِ هِيْ َأيْي‬ َ ِ‫عبْدٍ يَىْمَ الْ ِقيَاهَة‬
َ ‫لَا تَزُولُ قَدَهَا‬
ٍُ‫سبََُ وَفِينَ َأًْفَقََُ وَعَيْ جِسْوَِِ فِينَ َأبْلَا‬
َ َ‫ا ْكت‬
"Man's feet will not move on the Day of Resurrection before he is asked about his life, how did
he consume it, his knowledge, what did he do with it, his wealth, how did he earn it and how
did he dispose of it, and about his body, how did he wear it out " - ( Tirmidhi – Hasan Saheeh)

Prophet (‫ )‬ﷺ‬encouraged us to supplicate for good health:

The final messenger of Allah, Prophet Muhammad (‫‬)ﷺ‬mounted the pulpit, then wept and
said, "Ask Allah for forgiveness and health, for after being granted certainty, one is given
nothing better than health." Related in Tirmidhi

DISEASE IS PURIFICATION:
Aishah reported, I did not see anyone else being afflicted with more severe illness than Allah's
Messenger (‫ﷺ‬.)‬Muslim:6233

Prophet Muhammad (‫ ‬)ﷺ‬said: “Whatever befalls a Muslim of exhaustion, illness, worry,

grief, nuisance or trouble, even though it may be no more than a prick of a thorn, earns him
forgiveness by Allah of some of his sins.” - Sahih Bukhari: 544

"If Allah wants to do good to somebody, He afflicts him with trials. “ - Sahih Bukhari: 548

Sickness wakes people up from heedlessness, guides them to give up their sins, makes them
think about the Hereafter, leads them to pious foundations; makes them more thankful to

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Allah, and teaches them the necessity of taking better care of their health and making better
use of their life - something they didn't realize before, teaches them to understand other sick
and pained people better, to feel sorry for them and to help them; and rises their ranks and
degrees higher in the Hereafter.

People who were inflicted with sickness in the world will be elevated in the hereafter:

“On the Day of Resurrection, when people who have suffered affliction (pain/harm/disease) are
given their reward, those who are healthy will wish their skins had been cut to pieces with
scissors when they were in the world.” Tirmidhi: 1570

An ill person relies only on Allah during sickness:

And when I am ill, it is He Who cures me. (As-Shura: 80)

Tafsir ibn kathir: When I fall sick, no one is able to heal me but Him, Who heals me with the
means that may lead to recovery'.

For every disease there is a cure:

Prophet Muhammad (‫‬)ﷺ‬said: “Allah has not sent down a disease except that He has also
sent down its cure.” Sahih Bukhari.

Hope itself is healing:

“ When a sick person feels a hope of recovery the anguish of depression will fade away, and the
doors of positive anticipation will be wide open Hence these powers will in turn strengthen the
part of the body affected and the diseases will be more easily dominated and defeated.’
– Ibnul Qayyim (The Prophetic Medicine)

What is a disease?
Disease occurs due to the disturbances or imbalance in the natural rhythm of our body. These
kinds of imbalances occur when there is a violation in the natural laws.

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How does the body lose its balance?
i) Excessive habits
ii) Suppressive habits
iii) External factors
iv) Negative emotions etc

i) Excessive habits:

"And eat and drink but waste not by extravagance...“ (A’raf: 31)

“No human being has ever filled a container worse than his own stomach. The son of Adam
needs no more than a few morsels of food to keep up his strength, doing so he should consider
that a third of his stomach is for food, a third for drink and a third for breathing’ – (Tirmizhi)

Eating excessively or doing something more than what our body needs causes harm to
our system. Majority of the aliments are related to uncontrolled eating habits which
lead to diabetes, vascular diseases, Cholesterol, heart attack etc. It has been said that
the ‘stomach is the home of ill health’ and is usually responsible in some way to ill
health. Islam teaches us to eat and consume moderately.

Some harmful eating habits:

 Eating when not hungry; eating to one’s fill.

 Immediately sleeping after eating.
 Eating junk, synthetic or processed food.

Suppression
Suppression of body’s sensations like hunger and thirst: Suppression of sleep: Suppression of
tiredness: Suppression of urine and defecation; Lack of exercise.

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There are then things that when congested causes harm to the body, unless the body
eliminates them. They are Hunger, thirst, sleep, urine, excrement, blood when it is irritated,
sperm being excessive, air, Vomit, the need to sneeze.

Suppression of immune response using drugs:

Jabir reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, entered upon Umm
Sa’ib and he said, “What ails you, O Umm Sa’ib? You are shivering.” She said, “It is a fever. Allah
has not blessed it.” The Prophet said, “Do not curse fever. Verily, it removes the sins of the
children of Adam just as a furnace removes dirt from iron.”

Prophet Muhammed (‫ ‬)ﷺ‬Said: "Fever is from the heat of the Hell, so cool it with water.“ -
Sahih Bukhari: 3262

Acute diseases are our friends not enemies

All acute diseases such as fever, cold, inflammation, digestive disturbances and skin eruptions
are nothing more than self-initiated efforts on the part of the body to throw off the
accumulated waste materials. Acute disease should be permitted free expression without
treatment or palliation or suppression. Better fast, this ensures rapid restoration of health. The
instinct to sleep and fast during acute illness should be honoured.

All Chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, rheumatism, asthma, kidney disorders,
etc. are the outcome of wrong treatment and suppression of the acute diseases.

External evils
Examples of external evils - Wind; cold; summer heat; dryness; dampness;

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Excessive Emotions
According to a Saheeh hadeeth, the Prophet said: “Do not laugh too much, for excessive
laughter kills the heart (i.e., spiritually).” (Reported by Ibn Maajah, no. 4193; Silsilah al-
Saheehah, no. 506).

Anger affects the Liver

Sadness affects the Lungs
Fear affects the kidneys
Over-thinking affects the spleen

Which is the best model?

Those who study the guidance of the Prophets & will find it the best guidance with which the
health of the body can and will be preserved.

THE BEST CURE IS PRESERVATION (HIFZ AL-SIHHAH)

Preservation of Health (Hifz al-Sihhah) is the most important branch of Islamic medicine
since it is primarily concerned with the prevention and preservation of health rather than with
cure. In truth, perfect health is a wish that humans crave for because it is one of the Creator’s
greatest blessings after faith. In order to show the importance of prevention and preservation
of health amongst his followers, the Prophet (‫‬)ﷺ‬said:

[‫ الصحة والفراغ ] رواي البخاري‬: ‫وعمتان مغبىن فيهما كثير مه الىاس‬

“There are two gifts of which many men are cheated: health (al-sihhah) and leisure (al-faragh)”
Sahih Bukhari

By linking Al-Sihhah (health) and Al-Faragh (leisure) together has its significant. It stresses the
fact that Muslims should take good care of their health and always strive to remain in a healthy
state because if he is in a healthy state, he would be able to fulfill his duty towards Allah during
leisure (Al-Faragh) by acquiring both spiritual and physical knowledge, so that his soul will reach
the ultimate goal namely the appreciation of Allah.

Preventions methods:
There are three prevention methods which is described in the book “The Prophetic medicine”

a) Preservation of good health

b) Keeping the body away from harm
c) Ridding the body of harmful substances

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a) Preservation of good health
Prayer and Dua as a precautionary measure

Natural medicine only helps after the disease strikes, while the supplications either prevent the
disease from striking or make it milder after it befalls, counting on the strength of soul and
heart of the sick person.

When retiring to his bed every night, the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him)
would hold his palms together, blow into them, recite the last three chapters of the Qur'an and
then wipe his entire body as much as possible with his hands, beginning with the head and face
and then all parts of the body, he would do this three times." [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree & Muslim]

Islamic practices itself promote health and wellness:

Benefits of Wudu:

“Whoever does Wudhoo’ and does Wudhoo’ well his sins come out of his body, even from
beneath his nails.” (Sahih Muslim)

Before a Muslim performs their prayers, they must perform the ablution which comprises
thorough washing of the hands, mouth, nose, face, arms (up to the elbow) and the feet (up to
the ankle). This ritual of self-purification when carried out five-times a day, leaves the
worshiper clean, refreshed and ready to face his creator. Muslims are also required to clean
themselves with water after urinating or defecating. Another act of worship which also helps to
maintain good health is taking a shower, or ghusl. This is compulsory when one is in the state of
ritual impurity, and is compulsory at least once a week before attending the weekly Friday
prayer.

 University of Alexandria has shown that most of those who do Wudhu all the time have
noses that are clean and free of dust and germs.
 Wudhu strengthens circulation of blood, which increases the energy and vitality of the
body.
 Wudhu protects teeth from decay by removing food waste that may remain in between
them.

Benefits of Prayer:

 Prayer is also a physical activity which improves the performance of mental and physical
functions to the highest degree.
 Scientific research shows that Salah system keeps the body in homeostasis.
 Prayer strengthens bones, muscles, reduces constipation etc.

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Islam promotes purity and cleanliness

“Purity is half faith” (Sahih Muslim)

 Prophet (‫‬)ﷺ‬prohibited urinating in running water.

 Many epidemics such as cholera, typhoid, polio and hepatitis, are transmitted via
contaminated water.
 Studies have shown that diseases like these vanished after improving sanitation.

b) Avoid what might cause us harm

ٌ‫يَا‬أَيُّهَا‬الىَّاسُ‬كُلُىا‬مِمَّا‬فِي‬الْأَرْضِ‬حَلَالًا‬طَيِّبًا‬وَلَا‬تَتَّبِعُىا‬خُطُىَاتِ‬الشَّيْطَانِ‬ۚ‬إِوَّهُ‬لَكُمْ‬عَدُوٌّ‬مُبِيه‬
O you People! Eat of what is on earth, Halal and Pure, and do not follow the footsteps of the
Satan; Indeed, for he is to you an open enemy (Al-Baqara 2:168)

ۚ
…..Eat of what Allâh has provided for you, and follow not the footsteps of Shaitân (Satan). Surely, he is
to you an open enemy. (Soorah al-An'aam 6:142)

“And indeed I will order them to change the nature created by Allah.“ [An-Nisâ’:119]

i. Some harmful foods:

1. Refined foods like Polished rice, Maidah, Refined Oil, Sugar & sugary drinks, Salt etc
2. Excessive use of diuretics like tea, coffee
3. Antibiotics
4. Packaged foods which contain complex chemical additives like HEK-293, HFCS etc
5. Plastic and aluminium
6. MSG (Ajinamoto)
7. Microwave
8. Fruits and vegetables contaminated by Pesticide & Herbicide
9. GMO

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 ii. Unwanted Medical checkups and procedures

 Vaccines cause Autism, Diabetes, Asthma etc.

 The cases of thyroid cancer increased abruptly due to frequent tests conducted for
thyroid cancer.
 If any woman gets her mammography done constantly for six years, then her possibility
of being afflicted with breast cancer increases by 22 %.
 Biopsy done thrice increases the risk of cancer by 62%.
 The patient goes to the hospital for the treatment of one disease and brings another
disease as if 'buy one' and 'get one free (Source: How to return from the hospital alive).

c) Ridding the body of toxins

i. Honey
ii. Fasting
iii. Wet Cupping (Hijamah)
iv. Vomiting / Diarrhea

Honey:
Allah says in the Holy Qura’n:

“And your Lord inspired the bee, saying: “Build yourself houses in the mountains and in the
trees and in what people construct. Then feed on all kinds of fruit, and follow the ways made
easy for you by your Lord. From their bellies comes a drink of different colors in which there is
healing for people. There truly is a sign in this for people who think.” - Qura’n 16:68-69

“You should take the two that bring healing: Honey and the Qur’an.” Ibn Majah:3578 18

“A description of the Garden which is promised to the pious; in it are rivers of water which shall
never pollute; and rivers of milk the taste of which shall never change; and rivers of wine
delicious to drink; and rivers of purified honey;” - Qura’n 47:15

Prophet Muhammed (‫‬)ﷺ‬Said:

“Honey is a remedy for every illness and the Qur’an is a remedy for all illness of the mind,
therefore I recommend to you both remedies, the Qur’an and Honey.” -Bukhari

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Benefits of Honey:

•Nature's Energy Booster •Immunity System Builder •Cholesterol Fighter •For Pregnant Moms
•For Stress •Sleeplessness •For Burns •For Anemia

Fasting:
1. Fasting Promotes detoxification

Processed foods contain lots of additives. These additives may become toxins in the body.
Some of them promote production of advanced glycation end products (AGEs). Most of these
toxins are stored in fats. Fat is burnt during fasting, especially when it is prolonged. And the
toxins are released. The liver, kidneys and other organs in the body are involved in
detoxification.

2. Fasting Rests Digestive System

During fasting, the digestive organs rest. The normal physiologic functions continue especially
production of digestive secretions, but at reduced rates. This exercise helps to maintain balance
of fluids in the body. Breakdown of food takes place at steady rates. Release of energy also
follows a gradual pattern. Fasting however does not stop production of acids in the stomach.
This is reason patients with peptic ulcer are advised to approach fasting with caution. Some
experts believe they should not fast.

3. Fasting Resolves Inflammatory Response

Some studies show that fasting promotes resolution of inflammatory diseases and allergies.
Examples of such inflammatory diseases are rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis and skin diseases
such as psoriasis. Some experts assert that fasting may promote healing of inflammatory bowel
diseases such as ulcerative colitis.

4. Fasting Reduces Blood Sugar

Fasting increases breakdown of glucose so that the body can get energy. It reduces production
of insulin. This rests the pancreas. Glucagon is produced to facilitate the breakdown of glucose.
The outcome of fasting is a reduction in blood sugar.

5. Fasting Increases Fat breakdown

The first response of the body to fasting is break down of glucose. When the store of glucose is
exhausted, ketosis begins. This is break down of fats to release energy. The fats stored in kidney
and muscles are broken down to release energy.

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6. Fasting Corrects high blood Pressure

Fasting is one of the non-drug methods of reducing blood pressure. It helps to reduce the risk of
atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is clogging of arteries by fat particles. During fasting glucose
and later, fat stores are used to produce energy. Metabolic rate is reduced during fasting. The
fear-flight hormones such as adrenaline and noradrenaline are also reduced. This keeps the
metabolic steady and within limits. The benefit is a reduction in blood pressure.

7. Fasting Promotes Weight loss

Fasting promotes rapid weight loss. It reduces the store of fats in the body. However fasting is
not a good weight loss strategy. Reducing fat and sugar intake, and increasing fruits and rest are
better measures to achieve weight reduction.

8. Fasting Promotes Healthy diet

It has been observed that fasting reduces craving for processed foods. It promotes desire for
natural foods, especially water and fruits. This is one way fasting promote healthy lifestyle.

9. Fasting Boosts Immunity

When an individual is on balanced diet in between fasts, this can boost immunity. Elimination
of toxins and reduction in fat store also helps the body. When individuals take fruits to break a
fast, they increase the body's store of essential vitamins and minerals. Vitamins A and E are
good antioxidants readily available in fruits. They help to boost immunity.

Dry Cupping (Hijama)

The act of perfoming Hijama is a Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad ‫‬)ﷺ‬and it is extensively
reported in a wide collection of authentic ahadith. Its practice is strongly recommended and
emphasized in a number of narations. The practice of Hijama forms an integral part of Islamic
Prophetic Medicine.

Hijama was a common practice of the Prophet Muhammad ‫‬)ﷺ‬and his companions for the
treatment of a range of ailments as well as a form of body maintenance and health promotion.

WHAT IS CUPPING OR HIJAMA ?

Hijama or cupping is a safe, non-invasive and economical way of curing and preventing many
diseases. Though Chinese use of this method was limited to certain medical complications like
lungs infection, colds, to treat internal organs’ disorders, joint pain, etc, the scope of hijama
benefits is much higher than this limit.

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The word ‘hijama’ means ‘drawing out’ in Arabic. It is now being recognized as an alternative
medicine or alternative way of treating different diseases and bodily disorders. Modern medical
science also endorses the various benefits of hijama and even encourages its practice in certain
diseases.

In this non-surgical procedure, toxic or ‘bad’ blood is drawn out from the body. Certain ‘hijama
points’ on the body are addressed to do so. On such selected points, blood is encouraged to
accumulate and then sucked out by using a little vacuum system. The blood is made to
accumulate on the surface of the skin where minute incisions are introduced on the skin; the
blood comes out from the incisions and is collected in a cup from where it is removed.

Benefits of Hijama (Cupping)

Hijama is an ancient bloodletting technique that has been in use in many countries to treat
certain diseases or bodily disorders. While the Chinese seems to have done a leading role in
using this bloodletting technique to treat certain diseases, the Arabs have adopted it as a much-
stressed Sunnah of the Prophet (‫‬)ﷺ‬. The Europeans were also doing cupping to treat many
diseases. The difference between the Arabs or Muslims and others in doing hijama was not
hidden since while believers were more interested to do hijama as the Sunnah of the Prophet
(peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) (without questioning about anything), others were
doing it as a pure medical benefit.

The first and top-level benefit of hijama for a believer is the reward he or she will get, both
heavenly and worldly, after following a stressed Sunnah of the Prophet (‫‬)ﷺ‬. Not only the
believers but also anyone can openly observe or experience the benefits that are bestowed on
the followers of the commands of Allah and His Prophet (‫‬)ﷺ‬. On the other hand, when we
look at this bloodletting technique from a worldly perspective, we can find hijama has many
benefits.

It is noted that hijama promotes the flow of energy in the blood. It removes toxins and other
waste material from the blood. It helps fasten recovery time and people recover from diseases
much faster after hijama. Hijama is known to prevent many diseases and, therefore, can be
considered one of the best preventive measures against many diseases. Moreover, it is also
noted that hijama can help those people as well who are under some magic spell or who are
under the influence of some evil beings.

Hijama has no side effects as long as performed properly. It is also worth noting that about
70% diseases or disorders are caused by the failure of blood to circulate properly in the
body. Furthermore, we get sick or our body organs fail to perform healthily when our blood
keep circulating loaded with toxins and other impurities. Unless the toxic waste is removed
from the body or from the blood, not only we do not recover fast from a disease but also
become easy victim to other diseases or disorder. Hijama is the best way to remove the toxic
waste from the blood stream, and the results will obviously be a healthy and properly
functioning body. We should never forget that this highly useful and recommended Sunnah of

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the Prophet ‫‬)ﷺ‬helps us in controlling many diseases such as infections, hypertension,
circulatory diseases, pains, infertility, cancer, etc.

Importance of Hijama in the Divine Guidance

Instead of putting our words in favor of cupping, we must see the following ahadith that are
enough to explain the importance of hijama.

“Indeed in hijama (cupping) there is a cure”. – Saheeh Muslim

“Indeed, the best of remedies you have is hijama (cupping)”. – Saheeh Al Bukhari

“Hijama is the most helpful procedure for human beings to cure themselves”. – Saheeh Al
Bukhari and Saheeh Muslim

The importance of hijama in the divine guidance can further be stressed by the following words
which were related to the Prophet ‫ ‬)ﷺ‬on the night of Israa (ascension to the heaven) by
angles: “O Mohammed, order your ummah (people) with hijama (cupping)”.– Saheeh, Sunan
Tirmidhi.

The Prophet Muhammad is reported to have had hijama performed on his head for migraine
[Bukhari], on his foot after a sprain [Ibn Majah], on his neck [Abu Dawud], on his hip for hip pain
[Abu Dawud] and between his shoulders for detoxification [Ahmed].

Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet ‫ ‬)ﷺ‬said: “I
did not pass by an angel from the angels on the night journey except that they all said to me:
Upon you is cupping (hijama), O Muhammad.”[Saheeh Sunan ibn Majah]

“The best medicine with which you treat yourselves is cupping, or it is one of the best of your
medicines.” Or “The treatment you can use is cupping.” [Bukhari: 5371]

“Cupping is the most helpful procedure for human beings to cure themselves.” [Bukhari and
Muslim]

Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger ‫صالللهعليهوسلم‬said,
“If there was something excellent to be used as a remedy then it is cupping (hijama).” [Sunan
Abu Dawud, Sunan Ibn Majah]

How to cure diseases?

What kind of medicine did the Prophet (‫ ‬)ﷺ‬choose?
a) The prophet did not take chemical medicine and prohibited the use of haram
ingredients
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 b) He used only natural and divine remedies
c) He taught about strict observance of diet during one is sick

The Prophet (‫ ‬)ﷺ‬did not take chemical medicine and prohibited the use of haram
ingredients.

The Prophet and the companions did not use to cure themselves by using the type of medicine
formed from chemical mixtures that are called, Agrabathayn (Pharmacopoeia).

– Thibbun Nabawi

Recent studies suggest that most medications harm the body rather benefiting it.

“The use of prescription medication is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. An adverse
drug reaction is five times more likely to kill you than an automobile accident or AIDS”

- Dr. Ray D. Strand, MD

On the authority of Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) who said The messenger of
Allah has prohibited using impure (prohibited) substances for curative purposes.- At-Tirmidhi

One of the main ingredients of most allopathic medicine is alcohol. Alcohol acts as a
preservative and flavoring agent in the medicine. Unlimited use of such medicines leads to
addiction, heart diseases and even accidents.

b) He used only natural and divine remedies

And we send down of the Qur’an that which is a “healing” and a mercy to those who believe…
(Surah Al-Israa, 17:82) 17

Messenger of Allah (‫‬)ﷺ‬Said: “The best remedy is the Qur’an.” Ibn Majah:3662

On many occasions the Prophet relied upon ayahs of the Holy Quran as well as the blessings of
prayer to provide the “relief” from illness.

It was narrated from ‘Uthmaan ibn Abi’l-‘Aas that he complained to the Messenger of Allaah
(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) about a pain in his body that he had suffered from
the time he became Muslim. The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon
him) said to him: “Put your hand on the part of the body that hurts and say Bismillaah (in the
name of Allaah) three times. And say seven times: A’oodhu Billaahi wa qudratihi min sharri ma

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ajid wa uhaadhir (I seek refuge in Allaah and His power from the evil of what I feel and worry
about).” Narrated by Muslim, 2202.

It was narrated from ‘Aa’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) that when the Messenger of
Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) came to a sick person or a sick person was
brought to him, he would say: “Adhhib al-ba’s Rabb an-naas, wa’shfi anta al-Shaafi, laa shifaa’a
illa shifaa’uka shifaa’an laa yughaadir saqaman (Take away the pain, O Lord of mankind, and
grant healing, for You are the Healer, and there is no healing but Your healing that leaves no
trace of sickness).”

Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 5351, Muslim, 2191.

We should also recite al-Faatihah and al-Mu’awwidhaat, and in the whole Qur’aan there is
healing, as Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“And We send down of the Qur’aan that which is a healing and a mercy to those who believe (in
Islamic Monotheism and act on it), and it increases the Zaalimoon (polytheists and wrongdoers)
nothing but loss”

[al-Isra’ 17:82]

It was narrated from Abu Sa’eed al-Khudri (may Allaah be pleased with him) that some of the
companions of the Prophet (‫ ‬)ﷺ‬came to one of the Arab tribes. They asked them for
hospitality but they refused to welcome them. Whilst they were like that, the chief of that tribe
was stung. They said: ‘Do you have any remedy or someone who can recite ruqyah?’ They said:
‘You did not offer us hospitality, so we will not do anything until you give us something in
return.’ Then they agreed upon a flock of sheep. Then he started to recite the Essence of the
Qur’aan – i.e., Soorat al-Faatihah – and he collected his saliva and spat at him (at the site of the
injury), and he recovered. The sheep were brought and they (the companions) said: We will not
take them until we ask the Prophet (‫‬)ﷺ‬. So they asked him and he smiled and said: “How did
you know that it is a ruqyah? Take them and give me a share of them.”

Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 5404; Muslim, 2201.

It was narrated from ‘Aa’ishah (may Allaah be pleased with her) that the Prophet (peace and
blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to recite al-mu’aawidhathain and blow over himself
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during his final illness, and when he became too ill (to do that), I used to recite them and blow
over him and wipe his hand on him for blessing.

SOME NATURAL PREVENTIVE METHODS AND REMEDIES ACCORDING TO THE SUNNAH:

Miswaak
A Forgotten Sunnah Prophet Muhammed (‫‬)ﷺ‬Said: 'Four things are amongst the practices of
the Ambiyaa — circumcision, application of perfume, Miswaak and marriage'." AHMAD AND
TIRMIZI.

Prophet Muhammed (‫‬)ﷺ‬Said: • "The Miswaak cleanses and purifies the mouth and pleases
the Rubb." - Ibn-majah:289 • “Jibrael recommended to use the Miswaak so much that I thought
the Miswaak would be made obligatory'.“ -Ibn-majah

• “These (practices), Miswaak, Witr Salaat and Tahajjud Salaat, are Sunnat for you and Fardh for
me'." -Hadith • “If I did not feel that it would be difficult upon my Ummah, I would have
commanded them to perform miswak with every Wudu.“ -Sahih Bukhari

The greatest benefit of using miswaak is gaining the pleasure of Allah. Strengthens the gums
and prevents tooth decay. Creates a fragrance in the mouth. Eliminates bad odors and
improves the sense of taste. Sharpens the memory. Is a cure for headaches. Creates luster
(noor) on the face of the one who continually uses it. Causes the teeth to glow. Strengthens the
eyesight. Assists in digestion. Clears the voice.

WHAT WORLD SAY ABOUT MISWAK? A 2003 scientific study comparing the use of miswak with
ordinary toothbrushes concluded that the results clearly were in favor of the users who had
been using the miswak. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended the use of the
miswak in 1986 and in 2000 in an international consensus report on oral hygiene

DATES
Qur’an says: When Maryam(as) the mother of Prophet Jesus(as) was giving birth to him and she
was experiencing pain, she was told to: ” Shake the trunk of the palm towards you and fresh,
ripe dates will drop down onto you.” Holy Qur’an, 19:23-26

Allah's Messenger (‫ )‬ﷺ‬Said: • “A family which has dates will not be hungry.”

–Sahih Muslim:5078

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Prophet Muhammed (‫‬)ﷺ‬Said: “Indeed in dates there is a cure”. Muslim(14/3) ,

"Amongst the trees, there is a tree, the leaves of which do not fall and is like a Muslim. It is the
date-palm tree.“ -Sahih Bukhari:58

“Ajwa Date is the food of paradise.” Tirmidhi:2068

“If Somebody takes seven ‘Ajwa dates’ in the morning, neither magic nor poison will hurt him
that day.” Sahih Bukhari:664

Cure for several Ailments:

 Constipation
 Intestinal Disorders
 Weight Gain
 Healthy Heart
 Diarrhea
 Strong the Bones
 Treats Anemia
 Treatment of hypertension.
 Reduce cholesterol level (LDL) in the blood
 Energy Booster
 Reduce pain during Child birth

BLACK CUMIN (KALONJI)

Prophet Muhammed (‫‬)ﷺ‬Said: "There is healing in black cumin (Kalonji) for all diseases
except death.“ -Sahih Bukhari

• Black cumin is also used in Unani, Ayurvedic medicine.

• Discoredes, a Greek physician of the 1st Century A.D. recorded that Black cumins were taken
to treat Headaches, nasal congestion, toothache, and intestinal worms

• Ibn Sina (980-1037), most famous for his volumes called "The Canon of Medicine" , regarded
by many as the most famous book in the history of medicine, East or west, refers to Black
cumin as the seed " that's stimulates the body's energy and helps recovery from fatigue or
dispiritedness”.

• In 1997 at the Cancer Research Laboratory of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The Hilton
Head study showed a 250 percent increase in bone marrow production along with a 50 percent
inhibition in tumor growth with the use of Black cumin.

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Today, black cumin is used for treating • Cancer (in drug called cisplatin) • Asthma • Allergies •
Cough • Bronchitis • Emphysema • Swine flu • Congestion • Joint pain • Diarrhea • Dysentery •
Constipation • Hemorrhoids • Lowering blood pressure • Lowering cholesterol levels • Boosting
the immune system.

OLIVE
Prophet Muhammed (‫‬)ﷺ‬Said: “Eat the oil and use it on your hair and skin, for it comes from
a blessed tree.” Tirmidhi:1775

Allah says in the Holy Qura’n: •“I swear by the Fig and the Olive” Qur’an 95:2 (Allah has sworn
by the fig & olive is principally due to the immense benefit it extends)

“Also a tree (Olive) springing out of Mount Sinai, which produces oil, and relish for those who
use it for food.” Qur’an 23:20

Prophet Muhammed (‫‬)ﷺ‬Said: “Eat the olive oil and apply it (locally), since there is cure for
seventy diseases in it, one of them is Leprosy.".

Olive oil is naturally free of the five main culprits that cause most health problems: cholesterol,
salt, sugar, gluten and Trans fats. Plus, it is tremendously rich in monounsaturated fats, the
good type of fat recommended by nutritionists and health experts.

Benefits of Olive:

• Prevents heart diseases • Protects against cancer • Improves brain function • Protects against
depression: • It heals the sinus and fistula very quickly • Olive oil lowers the levels of total
blood cholesterol • No remedy equates the benefits of olive oil in hyper acidity and gas
troubles. • The decoction of olive leaves in water is effective against mouth and lips ulcers and
allergic dermatitis. • The massage of olive oil over the body tones up the muscles and organs, it
relieves muscular pains • Help against wrinkles and delaying the effects of old age. 40 ©Sadiqh

FIG
Prophet Muhammed (‫‬)ﷺ‬Said: "If I could say that a fruit was sent down from Heaven (to
earth), I would say it is figs, because the Heaven's fruit has no stones. Eat it, as it cures
hemorrhoids and it is useful for treating gout (osteo-arthritis).”

Benefits of fig

•For treatment of chronic hemorrhoids •Prevent constipation •Remove kidney and urinary
bladder stone •A mixture of figs and honey is very good for coughs. •Content of Calcium and

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Potassium in figs prevent bone thinning and helps to increase bone density. •Figs are extremely
nutritious, and over-all an ideal fruit to overcome stresses and anxieties •Figs contain Iron
which enriches the blood, and helps to produce it. •Fiber present in figs is useful to flush out all
the harmful toxins from the body including cancer causing substances. 42 ©Sadiqh

LOBAN
Prophet Muhammed (‫‬)ﷺ‬Said: “Fumigate your houses with Loban and Saatar.” Baihaqi 43

•It is an excellent repellent used to kill mosquitoes and other harmful insects from your house
•It is an incense product which is used as fragrance. •It is believed that its aroma is good for
mind relaxation. •Loban is said to remove negative energies from your home like anger,
depression, frustration and also grief.

KOHL (SURMA)
Prophet Muhammed (‫ ‬)ﷺ‬Said: “The best of your kohl is antimony (Surma), for it improves
the eyesight and makes the hair (eyelashes) grow.” Sunan ibn Maajah:3497

Benefits:

Kohl protects the health of the eyes and gives strength and clarity of vision, and it cleanses the
eyes of bad substances. •Kohl application at the time of sleeping has more benefits, as it will
cause stillness from harmful movements.

Prophetic medicine is a message par excellence. It is an advice to keep a healthy body and soul
and to have faith in both physical and spiritual treatment. It is a command to us to strive hard
to find newer medicines and newer remedies. It is a warning to those who consider diseases as
the will of God for which no remedy is needed. It is an admonition for us to keep away from so-
called spiritual treatment based on superstitions like sorcery, amulets, and charms.

Conclusion: A believer must seek medical aid and do everything he can to bring about a
cure or recovery, but at the same time he must seek help through prayer, remembrance of
Allah and acts of worship. Prophetic medicine is only suitable for good and pure bodies, just as
the Quran is only suitable for righteous souls and feeling hearts. Therefore, when the people
ignore Prophetic medicine, it is like ignoring the help and guidance of the Quran, which is the
most effective medicine. Again, when the medicine (Quran and the Prophetic medicine) do not
work, it is due to the negativity in the body and soul that are not suitable for accepting the
medicine, not because the medicine does not work. All success comes from Allah. – Ibnul
Qayyim (Thibbun Nabawi)

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