Sahih al-Bukhari #5474

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 يَحْيَى بْنُ بُكَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنْ عُقَيْلٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي أَبُو سَلَمَةَ، وَسَعِيدُ بْنُ الْمُسَيَّبِ، أَنَّ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، أَخْبَرَهُمَا أَنَّهُ، سَمِعَ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ فِي الْحَبَّةِ السَّوْدَاءِ شِفَاءٌ مِنْ كُلِّ دَاءٍ إِلاَّ السَّامَ ‏"‏‏.‏ قَالَ ابْنُ شِهَابٍ وَالسَّامُ الْمَوْتُ، وَالْحَبَّةُ السَّوْدَاءُ الشُّونِيزُ‏.‏
I heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) saying, "There is healing in black cumin for all diseases except death."
Narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:

Context

In this hadith, Abu Huraira narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) spoke about the healing properties of black cumin, stating it is a remedy for all ailments except death. The emphasis on black cumin highlights its significance in traditional medicine and the belief in its curative effects. This hadith encourages the use of natural remedies while acknowledging the inevitability of death.

Modern Application

Today, many people are turning to natural remedies and herbal medicine for health issues. Black cumin, or black seed, is widely recognized for its potential health benefits, and incorporating such natural solutions can complement modern medical practices. This hadith inspires individuals to explore holistic approaches to health.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Teachings because it conveys a specific teaching from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) regarding the health benefits of black cumin.

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This hadith is #5474 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Medicine. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:.

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