Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2142

Chapters on Medicine
Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا هَارُونُ بْنُ إِسْحَاقَ الْهَمْدَانِيُّ، قال حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدَةُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ الْحُمَّى مِنْ فَيْحِ جَهَنَّمَ فَأَبْرِدُوهَا بِالْمَاءِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ حَدَّثَنَا هَارُونُ بْنُ إِسْحَاقَ، قال حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدَةُ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ فَاطِمَةَ بِنْتِ الْمُنْذِرِ، عَنْ أَسْمَاءَ بِنْتِ أَبِي بَكْرٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَحْوَهُ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى وَفِي حَدِيثِ أَسْمَاءَ كَلاَمٌ أَكْثَرُ مِنْ هَذَا وَكِلاَ الْحَدِيثَيْنِ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏
"Fever is from the heat of the Hell, so cool it with water." Another chain reports similar narration.
Narrated by Aishah narrated that the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W) said:

Context

In this hadith, Aisha narrates that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ described fever as a manifestation of Hell's heat, advising to cool it with water. This guidance reflects the Prophet's ﷺ understanding of health and illness, encouraging believers to seek relief through practical means while recognizing the spiritual dimensions of suffering.

Modern Application

This teaching can be applied today by encouraging individuals to address their health issues with both medical treatment and spiritual practices, such as prayer and seeking Allah's mercy. It highlights the holistic approach to health in Islam.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Teachings because it provides practical advice from the Prophet ﷺ regarding health and illness.

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This hadith is #2142 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Medicine. It is graded Hasan and narrated by Aishah narrated that the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W) said:.

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