Sahih al-Bukhari #3128

Beginning of Creation
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنِي عَمْرُو بْنُ عَبَّاسٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَبَايَةَ بْنِ رِفَاعَةَ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي رَافِعُ بْنُ خَدِيجٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ الْحُمَّى مِنْ فَوْرِ جَهَنَّمَ، فَأَبْرِدُوهَا عَنْكُمْ بِالْمَاءِ ‏"‏‏.‏
I heard the Prophet (ﷺ) saying, "Fever is from the heat of the (Hell) Fire; so cool it with water."
Narrated by Narrated Rafi` bin Khadij:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) describes fever as a manifestation of the heat of Hellfire and advises to cool it with water. This statement reflects the understanding of fever in a metaphorical sense, emphasizing the discomfort it brings. The takeaway is the importance of seeking relief and comfort during illness.

Modern Application

In modern times, when we fall ill, we often seek ways to alleviate discomfort, such as using cool compresses or drinking fluids. This hadith reminds us to take practical steps to care for our health and well-being during times of sickness.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Punishment because it uses the metaphor of Hellfire to describe the severity of fever, emphasizing the need for relief.

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #3128 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Beginning of Creation. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Rafi` bin Khadij:.

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