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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 5501 in the Book of Medicine.

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Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 5501 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Medicine), narrated by Narrated Nazi':, states: "`Abdullah bin `Umar said, "The Prophet (ﷺ) said, 'Fever is from the heat of Hell, so put it out (cool it) with water.' " Nafi` added: `Abdullah used to say, "O Allah! Relieve us from the punishment,"…"

Medicine

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنِي يَحْيَى بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، حَدَّثَنِي ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي مَالِكٌ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ الْحُمَّى مِنْ فَيْحِ جَهَنَّمَ فَأَطْفِئُوهَا بِالْمَاءِ ‏"‏‏.‏ قَالَ نَافِعٌ وَكَانَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ يَقُولُ اكْشِفْ عَنَّا الرِّجْزَ‏.‏

`Abdullah bin `Umar said, "The Prophet (ﷺ) said, 'Fever is from the heat of Hell, so put it out (cool it) with water.' " Nafi` added: `Abdullah used to say, "O Allah! Relieve us from the punishment," (when he suffered from fever).

Narrated by Narrated Nazi':

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) describes fever as a manifestation of Hell's heat, suggesting a need for relief through cooling methods. This statement reflects the understanding of illness in a spiritual context, emphasizing the importance of seeking remedies and making supplications during times of sickness.

Modern Application

When falling ill, many people today turn to various remedies, including hydration and medication. This hadith encourages individuals to also make dua (supplication) for relief, reminding us of the spiritual aspect of healing.