Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2154

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 عَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا الْوَلِيدُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ الْمُوَقَّرِيُّ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ إِنَّمَا مَثَلُ الْمَرِيضِ إِذَا بَرَأَ وَصَحَّ كَالْبَرْدَةِ تَقَعُ مِنَ السَّمَاءِ فِي صَفَائِهَا وَلَوْنِهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"The parable of the ill when he is cured and becomes healthy is that of hail that falls from the heavens in its purity and its color."
Narrated by Anas bin Malik narrated that the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) uses a metaphor to illustrate the joy and purity of a person who has recovered from illness. Just as hail falls from the sky in its pristine form, a healed individual experiences a renewal of health and vitality. This highlights the significance of health and the relief that comes with recovery, emphasizing gratitude for the blessings of well-being.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith encourages us to appreciate our health and the moments of recovery. It serves as a reminder to be grateful for our well-being and to support those who are unwell, fostering a community that values health and healing.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Signs because it reflects the miraculous nature of healing as a sign of Allah's mercy and power.

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This hadith is #2154 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Medicine. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Anas bin Malik narrated that the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W) said:.

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