Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2109

Chapters on Medicine
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ، وَسَعِيدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الْمَخْزُومِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ عَلَيْكُمْ بِهَذِهِ الْحَبَّةِ السَّوْدَاءِ فَإِنَّ فِيهَا شِفَاءً مِنْ كُلِّ دَاءٍ إِلاَّ السَّامَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَالسَّامُ الْمَوْتُ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ بُرَيْدَةَ وَابْنِ عُمَرَ وَعَائِشَةَ ‏.‏ وَهَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏ وَالْحَبَّةُ السَّوْدَاءُ هِيَ الشُّونِيزُ ‏.‏
"Use this black seed. For indeed it contains a cure for every disease except As-Sam" And As-Sam is death.
Narrated by Abu Hurairah narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the significance of black seed, known as 'habbah sawda,' stating that it offers a cure for every ailment except for death. This highlights the importance of natural remedies and the blessings found in certain foods as a means of healing. The takeaway is the encouragement to utilize the gifts of nature for health benefits.

Modern Application

In today's world, many people are turning to natural remedies for health issues. The emphasis on using black seed reflects a growing interest in holistic health practices, where individuals seek to incorporate natural ingredients into their diets for better well-being.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Blessings in Food because it highlights the healing properties of a specific natural remedy, encouraging the use of beneficial foods.

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This hadith is #2109 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Medicine. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Hurairah narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said:.

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