Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2147

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 رَجَاءُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ الْعُذْرِيُّ الْبَصْرِيُّ، قال حَدَّثَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ أَبِي رَزِينٍ، قال حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ خَالِدٍ الْحَذَّاءِ، حَدَّثَنَا مَيْمُونٌ أَبُو عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ زَيْدَ بْنَ أَرْقَمَ، قَالَ أَمَرَنَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنْ نَتَدَاوَى مِنْ ذَاتِ الْجَنْبِ بِالْقُسْطِ الْبَحْرِيِّ وَالزَّيْتِ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ صَحِيحٌ لاَ نَعْرِفُهُ إِلاَّ مِنْ حَدِيثِ مَيْمُونٍ عَنْ زَيْدِ بْنِ أَرْقَمَ ‏.‏ وَقَدْ رَوَى عَنْ مَيْمُونٍ غَيْرُ وَاحِدٍ مِنْ أَهْلِ الْعِلْمِ هَذَا الْحَدِيثَ ‏.‏ وَذَاتُ الْجَنْبِ السُّلُّ ‏.‏
"I heard Zaid bin Arqam say: 'The Messenger of Allah (S.A.W) ordered us to use Qust Al-Bahri and oil to treat Pleurisy.'"
Narrated by Maimun Abu' Abdullah said:

Context

In this hadith, Zaid bin Arqam recounts how the Messenger of Allah ﷺ instructed his followers to use Qust Al-Bahri and oil as a remedy for pleurisy, a painful condition affecting the lungs. This guidance reflects the Prophet's ﷺ concern for the health and well-being of his community, emphasizing the importance of seeking treatment for ailments. The hadith highlights the integration of faith and practical health measures in Islam.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith encourages individuals to seek medical treatment for their health issues while also considering natural remedies. It serves as a reminder that Islam values both spiritual and physical well-being, urging believers to take proactive steps in caring for their health.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Teachings because it conveys the guidance of the Prophet ﷺ on health matters.

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This hadith is #2147 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Medicine. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Maimun Abu' Abdullah said:.

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