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Sahih al-Bukhari #5485

Medicine
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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.

حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ أَبَانَ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ الْغَسِيلِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي عَاصِمُ بْنُ عُمَرَ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ إِنْ كَانَ فِي شَىْءٍ مِنْ أَدْوِيَتِكُمْ خَيْرٌ فَفِي شَرْبَةِ عَسَلٍ أَوْ شَرْطَةِ مِحْجَمٍ أَوْ لَذْعَةٍ مِنْ نَارٍ، وَمَا أُحِبُّ أَنْ أَكْتَوِيَ ‏"‏‏.‏
I heard the Prophet (ﷺ) saying, "If there is any good in your medicines, then it is in a gulp of honey, a cupping operation, or branding (cauterization), but I do not like to be (cauterized) branded.
Narrated by Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) discusses the benefits of certain medicinal practices, highlighting honey, cupping, and cauterization. He expresses a preference against cauterization, indicating a balanced approach to health and healing.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can encourage individuals to explore natural remedies and traditional practices while being mindful of their health choices. It promotes a holistic view of wellness that considers both modern and traditional methods.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it reflects the Prophet's views on health and healing practices.

Prophetic Conduct

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #5485 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Medicine. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah:.

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