Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2149

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، قال حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَكْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْحَمِيدِ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنِي عُتْبَةُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ أَسْمَاءَ بِنْتِ عُمَيْسٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم سَأَلَهَا ‏"‏ بِمَ تَسْتَمْشِينَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَتْ بِالشُّبْرُمِ ‏.‏ قَالَ ‏"‏ حَارٌّ جَارٌّ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَتْ ثُمَّ اسْتَمْشَيْتُ بِالسَّنَا ‏.‏ فَقَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ لَوْ أَنَّ شَيْئًا كَانَ فِيهِ شِفَاءٌ مِنَ الْمَوْتِ لَكَانَ فِي السَّنَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ ‏.‏ يَعْنِي دَوَاءَ الْمَشْىِّ ‏.‏
"Shubrum" He said: "It is hot and too strong." She said:"Then I used Senna as a laxative." So the Prophet (S.A.W) said: "If there was anything that would have a cure for death in it, then it would have been Senna."
Narrated by Asma' bint 'Umais narrated that the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W) asked her what they used as a laxative. She said:

Context

In this hadith, Asma' bint 'Umais shares a conversation with the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) regarding laxatives. The Prophet's response about Senna indicates his awareness of health and wellness practices. This exchange demonstrates the Prophet's role in providing guidance on everyday matters, including health, and reflects the importance of seeking knowledge.

Modern Application

Today, people often seek natural remedies for health issues. This hadith encourages individuals to explore traditional practices and consult knowledgeable sources for health-related advice, promoting a holistic approach to wellness.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Assistance because it reflects the Prophet's guidance on health matters, suggesting that seeking knowledge and remedies can be a form of divine assistance in daily life.

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This hadith is #2149 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Medicine. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Asma' bint 'Umais narrated that the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W) asked her what they used as a laxative. She said:.

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