What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2117 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Medicine), narrated by Imran bin Husain narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) prohibited cauterization. He said:, states: ""We were tested (with severe medical condition) so we were cauterized, but we did not have good results, nor was it successful for us." Another chain reports a similar narration."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 2117 in the Book of Chapters on Medicine.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2117

Chapters on Medicine

Da'if

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ، عَنْ عِمْرَانَ بْنِ حُصَيْنٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَهَى عَنِ الْكَىِّ ‏.‏ قَالَ فَابْتُلِينَا فَاكْتَوَيْنَا فَمَا أَفْلَحْنَا وَلاَ أَنْجَحْنَا ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْقُدُّوسِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ, قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ عَاصِمٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا هَمَّامٌ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ، عَنْ عِمْرَانَ بْنِ حُصَيْنٍ، قَالَ نُهِينَا عَنِ الْكَىِّ، ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنِ ابْنِ مَسْعُودٍ، وَعُقْبَةَ بْنِ عَامِرٍ، وَابْنِ، عَبَّاسٍ ‏.‏ وَهَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏

"We were tested (with severe medical condition) so we were cauterized, but we did not have good results, nor was it successful for us." Another chain reports a similar narration.

Narrated by Imran bin Husain narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) prohibited cauterization. He said:

Context

Imran bin Husain narrates that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ prohibited cauterization, sharing his experience of being cauterized without success. This prohibition reflects the Prophet's ﷺ concern for the well-being of individuals and the importance of seeking effective and compassionate medical treatments.

Modern Application

In contemporary medical practice, this hadith can serve as a reminder to prioritize humane and effective treatment methods. It encourages individuals to seek medical advice that aligns with their well-being and to be cautious about traditional practices that may not yield positive results.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it reflects the Prophet's ﷺ guidance on medical practices and the importance of patient care.

Prophetic Conduct