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Sahih al-Bukhari #5503

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.

حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامٌ، أَخْبَرَنِي أَبِي، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ الْحُمَّى مِنْ فَيْحِ جَهَنَّمَ فَابْرُدُوهَا بِالْمَاءِ ‏"‏‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Fever is from the heat of Hell, so abate fever with water."
Narrated by Narrated `Aisha:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) refers to fever as a manifestation of Hell's heat and advises to alleviate it with water. This statement metaphorically connects physical suffering to spiritual realities, emphasizing the importance of seeking relief during illness.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith can inspire us to approach illness with a holistic mindset, recognizing the physical and spiritual dimensions of health. Using simple remedies like water can be a practical way to care for ourselves during times of sickness.

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This hadith is #5503 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Medicine. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated `Aisha:.

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