Sahih al-Bukhari #3130
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) describes fever as a manifestation of the heat of Hellfire and advises using water to alleviate it. This metaphor serves to highlight the seriousness of illness and the importance of seeking remedies.
Modern Application
This hadith reminds us of the significance of health and well-being. In our daily lives, we can take proactive steps to care for our health, using both spiritual and physical remedies to address ailments.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Divine Punishment and Spiritual Trials because it connects physical suffering with spiritual lessons and the importance of seeking relief.
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About Sahih al-Bukhari
This hadith is #3130 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Beginning of Creation. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Ibn `Umar:.