Chapters on Medicine

It wasnarrated from Abu Sa’eed that Jibra’il came to the Prophet(ﷺ)and said: “O Muhammad, you are ill. He said: ‘Yes.’ He said:Bismillahi arqika, min kulli shay’in yu’dika, min sharri kullinafsinaw ‘aynin aw hasidin. Allahu yashfika, bismillahi arqika (Inthe Nameof Allah I perform Ruqyah for you, from everything that isharmingyou, from the evil of every soul or envious eye, may Allahheal you.In the Name of Allah I perform Ruqyah for you).

It wasnarrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Prophet (ﷺ) came tovisitme (when I was sick), and said to me: ‘Shall I not recite foryou aRuqyah that Jibra’il brought to me?’ I said: ‘May my father andmother be ransomed for you! Yes, O Messenger of Allah!’ He said:Bismillah arqika, wallahu yashfika, min kulli da’in fika, minsharrin-naffathati fil-‘uqad, wa min sharri hasidin idha hasad (Inthe Name ofAllah I perform Ruqyah for you, from every disease thatis in you, andfrom the evil of those who (practice witchcraft whenthey) blow in theknots, and from the evil of the envier when heenvies), three times.”

It wasnarrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said: “The Prophet (ﷺ) used to seekrefuge for Hasan and Husain and say: A’udhu bikalimatil-lahil-tammati, min kulli shaitanin wa hammah, wa min kulli‘aynin lammah (Iseek refuge for you both in the Perfect Words ofAllah, from everydevil and every poisonous reptile, and from everyevil eye).’ And hewould say: ‘Thus Ibrahim used to seek refugewith Allah for Isma’iland Ishaq,’ or he said: ‘for Isma’iland Ya’qub.’”

It wasnarrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that, for fever and all kinds ofpain, theProphet (ﷺ) used to teach them to say: “Bismillahil-kabir,a’udhubillahil-‘Azim min sharri ‘irqin na’ar wa, min sharriharrin-nar (In the Name of Allah the Great, I seek refuge with AllahtheAlmighty from the evil of a vein gushing (with blood) and theevil ofthe heat of the Fire.”

It wasnarrated from ‘Umair that he heard Junadah bin Abu Umayyahsay: “Iheard ‘Ubadah bin Samit say: ‘Jibra’il (as) came to theProphet(ﷺ) when he was suffering from fever and said: ‘Bismillahiarqika, min kulli shay’in yu’dhika, min hasadi hasidin, wa minkulli‘aynin, Allahu yashfika (In the Name of Allah I performRuqyah foryou, from everything that is harming you; from the envy ofthe envierand from every evil eye, may Allah heal you).’”

It wasnarrated from ‘Aishah that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to blow whenperforming Ruqyah.

It wasnarrated from ‘Aishah: “Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) fell ill,hewould recite the Mu’awwidhat and blow, and when his pain grewworse, I would recite over him and wipe his hand over him, hoping forits blessing.”

It wasnarrated that Zainab said: “There was an old woman who used toenter upon us and perform Ruqyah from erysipelas: Contagious diseasewhich causes fever and leaves a red coloration of the skin. We had abed with long legs, and when ‘Abdullah entered he would clear histhroat and make noise. He entered one day and when she heard hisvoice she veiled herself from him. He came and sat beside me, andtouched me, and he found a sting. He said: ‘What is this?’ Isaid: ‘An amulet against erysipelas.’ He pulled it, broke it andthrew it away, and said: ‘The family of ‘Abdullah has no need ofpolytheism.’ I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: “Ruqyah(i.e., which consist of the names of idols and devils etc.), amuletsand Tiwalah (charms) are polytheism.’”“I said: ‘I went out one day and so-and-so looked at me, and my eye began to water on the side nearest him. When I recited Ruqyah for it, it stopped, but if I did not recite Ruqyah it watered again.’ He said: ‘That is Satan, if you obey him he leaves you alone but if you disobey him he pokes you with his finger in your eye. But if you do what the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to do, that will be better for you and more effective in healing. Sprinkle water in your eye and say: Adhhibil-bas Rabban-nas, washfi Antash-Shafi, la shifa’a illa shafi’uka, shafi’an la yughadiru 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).’”

It wasnarrated from ‘Imran bin Husain that the Prophet (ﷺ) saw amanwith a brass ring on his hand. He said: “What is this ring?” Hesaid: “It is for Wahinah.”* He said: “Take it off, for it willonlyincrease you in weakness.”

It wasnarrated that Umm Jundub said: “I saw the Messenger of Allah(ﷺ)stoning the ‘Aqabah Pillar from the bottom of the valley on theDayof Sacrifice, then he went away. A woman from Khath’am followedhim, and with her was a son of hers who had been efflicted, he couldnot speak. She said: ‘O Messenger of Allah! This is my son, and heisall I have left of my family. He has been afflicted and cannotspeak.’The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Bring me some water.’So it wasbrought, and he washed his hands and rinsed out his mouth.Then hegave it to her and said: ‘Give him soem to drink, and poursome overhim, and seek Allah’s healing for him.’” She (UmmJundub) said: “I metthat woman and said: ‘Why don’t you giveme some?’ She said: ‘It isonly for the sick one.’ I met thatwoman one year later and asked herabout the boy. She said: ‘Herecovered and became (very) smart, notlike the rest of the people.’”

It wasnarrated from ‘Ali that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Thebest remedy is the Qur’an.”

It wasnarrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Prophet (ﷺ) enjoinedkillingDhit-Tufytain* for it takes away the sight and causesmiscarriage.”

it wasnarrated from Salim, from his father, that the Messenger ofAllah(ﷺ) said: “Kill snakes, and kill Dhit-Tufytain and the Abtar,*for they take away the sight and cause miscarriage.”

It wasnarrated that Abu Hurairah said: “The Prophet (ﷺ) used tolikegood signs and hate bad omens.”

It wasnarrated that Anas said: “The Prophet (ﷺ) said: ‘There is no‘Adwa* and no omen, but I like Al-Fa’l As-Salih.”**

It wasnarrated from ‘Abdullah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)said: “The omen is polytheistic deed and anyone of us may think heseesan omen but Allah will dispel it by means of relying upon Him.”

It wasnarrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “There is no ‘Adwa, no omen, no Hamah and no Safar.”*

Ibn‘Umar said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘There is no‘Adwa, no omen, and no Hamah.’ A man stood up and said: ‘OMessengerof Allah, what if a camel has mange and another camel getsmange fromit?’ He said: ‘That is the Divine decree. Who causesthe mange in thefirst one?’”

It wasnarrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)said: “Aman with sick camels should not let them graze or drinkalongsidehealthy ones.”

It wasnarrated from Jabir bin ‘Abdullah that the Messenger of Allah(ﷺ)took the hand of a leper and made him eat with him, and said: “Eat,with trust in Allah and reliance upon Allah.”

It wasnarrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Do notkeep looking at those who have leprosy.”

It wasnarrated from a man from the family of Sharid whose name was‘Amr,that his father said: “There was a leper among the delegation ofThaqif. The Prophet (ﷺ) sent word to him: ‘Go back, for we haveaccepted your oath of allegiance.’”

It wasnarrated that ‘Aishah said: “A Jew from among the Jews of BaniZuraiq, whose name was Labid bin A’sam, cast a spell on the Prophet(ﷺ), and the Prophet (ﷺ) began to imagine that he had donesomething when he had not. One day, or one night, the Messenger ofAllah (ﷺ) supplicated, and then supplicated again. Then he said: ‘O‘Aishah, do you know that Allah has instructed me concerning thematter I asked Him about? Two men came to me, and one of them sat atmy head and the other at my feet. The one at my head said to the one at my feet, or the one at my feet said to the one at my head "what is ailing this man ?" Hesaid: “He has been affected by a spell.” He said: “Who cast thespell on him?” He said: “Labid bin A’sam.” He said: “Withwhat?” He said: “With a comb and the hairs stuck to it, and thespathe of a male date palm.” He said: “Where is that?” He said:“In the well of Dhu Arwan.”She said: “So the Prophet (ﷺ) went to it, with a group of his Companions, then he came and said: ‘By Allah. O ‘Aishah. It was as if its water was infused with henna and its date palms were like the heads of devils.’”She said: “I said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, why don’t you burn them?’ He said: ‘As for me, Allah has healed me, and I do not like to let evil spread among the people.’ Then he issued orders that the well be filled up with earth.”

It wasnarrated from Ibn ‘Umar that Umm Salamah said: “O Messenger ofAllah, every year you are still suffering pain because of thepoisonedmeat that you ate.” He said: “Nothing that happens tome, but it wasdecreed for me when Adam was still at the stage ofbeing clay.’”

It wasnarrated from Khawlah bint Hakim that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Ifanyone of you, when he stops to camp (while on a journey), saysA’udhu bi kalimatil-lahit-tammati min sharri ma khalaq (I seekrefugein the Perfect Words of Allah from the evil of that which Hehascreated), then nothing will harm him in that place until he moveson.”

It wasnarrated that ‘Uthman bin Abul-‘As said: “When the MessengerofAllah (ﷺ) appointed me as governor of Ta’if, I began to getconfused during my prayer, until I no longer knew what I was doing.When I noticed that, I travelled to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), andhe said: ‘The son of Abul-‘As?’ I said: ‘Yes, O Messenger ofAllah.’He said: ‘What brings you here?’ He said: ‘OMessenger of Allah, I getconfused during my prayer, until I do notknow what I am doing.’ Hesaid: ‘That is Satan. Come here.’ SoI came close to him, and sat uponthe front part of my feet then hestruck my chest with his hand andput some spittle in my mouth andsaid: ‘Get out, O enemy of Allah!’ Hedid that three times, thenhe said: ‘Get on with your work.’” ‘Uthmansaid: “Indeed, Inever felt confused (during my prayer) after that.”

It wasnarrated from ‘Abdur-Rahman bin Abi Laila that his father AbuLailasaid: “I was sitting with the Prophet (ﷺ) when a Bedouin cametohim and said: ‘I have a brother who is sick.’ He said: ‘What isthematter with your brother?’ He said: ‘He suffers from a slightmentalderangement.’ He said: ‘Go and bring him.’” He said:“(So he went) andhe brought him. He made him sit down in front ofhim and I heard himseeking refuge for him with Fatihatil-Kitab; fourVerses from thebeginning of Al-Baqarah, two Verses from its middle:‘And your Ilah(God) is One Ilah (God – Allah),’ [2:163] andAyat Al-Kursi; and threeVerses from its end; a Verse from Al ‘Imran,I think it was: ‘Allahbears witness that La ilaha illa Huwa (nonehas the right to beworshipped but He),’ [3:18] a Verse fromAl-A’raf: ‘Indeed, your Lordis Allah,’ [7:54] a Verse fromAl-Mu’minn: ‘And whoever invokes (orworships), besides Allah,any other ilah (god), of whom he has noproof,’[23:117] a Versefrom Al-Jinn: ‘And He, exalted is the Majestyof our Lord,’[72:3] ten Verses from the beginning of As-Saffat; threeVerses fromthe end of Al-Hashr; (then) ‘Say: He is Allah, (the) One,’[112:1] and Al-Mu’awwidhatain. Then the Bedouin stood up, healed,andthere was nothing wrong with him.”