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Sahih al-Bukhari #3127

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

حَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَامِرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا هَمَّامٌ، عَنْ أَبِي جَمْرَةَ الضُّبَعِيِّ، قَالَ كُنْتُ أُجَالِسُ ابْنَ عَبَّاسٍ بِمَكَّةَ، فَأَخَذَتْنِي الْحُمَّى، فَقَالَ أَبْرِدْهَا عَنْكَ بِمَاءِ زَمْزَمَ، فَإِنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏"‏ الْحُمَّى مِنْ فَيْحِ جَهَنَّمَ فَأَبْرِدُوهَا بِالْمَاءِ ‏"‏‏.‏ أَوْ قَالَ ‏"‏ بِمَاءِ زَمْزَمَ ‏"‏‏.‏ شَكَّ هَمَّامٌ‏.‏
I used to sit with Ibn `Abbas in Mecca. Once I had a fever and he said (to me), "Cool your fever with Zamzam water, for Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: 'It, (the Fever) is from the heat of the (Hell) Fire; so, cool it with water (or Zamzam water).
Narrated by Narrated Abu Jamra Ad-Dabi:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addresses the nature of fever, describing it as a manifestation of the heat of Hellfire. He advises using Zamzam water to cool it down, indicating the significance of this sacred water. The context reflects the Prophet's concern for the well-being of his followers and offers a practical remedy for a common ailment.

Modern Application

In modern life, the use of natural remedies and the importance of hydration are widely recognized. The advice to use Zamzam water can inspire individuals to seek out natural solutions for health issues while also appreciating the spiritual significance of certain substances.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Signs because it emphasizes the significance of Zamzam water as a source of healing, linking it to the Prophet's teachings.

Divine Signs

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This hadith is #3127 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Beginning of Creation. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Jamra Ad-Dabi:.

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