Sahih al-Bukhari #5469

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 أَبُو نُعَيْمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ الْغَسِيلِ، عَنْ عَاصِمِ بْنِ عُمَرَ بْنِ قَتَادَةَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ جَابِرَ بْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ قَالَ سَمِعْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ إِنْ كَانَ فِي شَىْءٍ مِنْ أَدْوِيَتِكُمْ ـ أَوْ يَكُونُ فِي شَىْءٍ مِنْ أَدْوِيَتِكُمْ ـ خَيْرٌ فَفِي شَرْطَةِ مِحْجَمٍ، أَوْ شَرْبَةِ عَسَلٍ، أَوْ لَذْعَةٍ بِنَارٍ تُوَافِقُ الدَّاءَ، وَمَا أُحِبُّ أَنْ أَكْتَوِيَ ‏"‏‏.‏
I heard the Prophet (ﷺ) saying, "If there is any healing in your medicines, then it is in cupping, a gulp of honey or branding with fire (cauterization) that suits the ailment, but I don't like to be (cauterized) branded with fire."
Narrated by Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) discusses various methods of healing, emphasizing the significance of natural remedies like cupping and honey. He expresses a personal preference against cauterization, highlighting the importance of comfort and individual choice in health matters. This guidance reflects a holistic approach to health and well-being.

Modern Application

In modern health discussions, this principle encourages individuals to explore natural remedies and traditional practices. It also highlights the importance of personal comfort and choice when seeking treatment for ailments.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it reflects the Prophet's personal preferences and guidance regarding health and healing methods.

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #5469 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Medicine. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah:.

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