Sahih Muslim #5598

The Book of Greetings
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 يَحْيَى، وَ أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ وَأَبُو كُرَيْبٍ قَالَ يَحْيَى - وَاللَّفْظُ لَهُ - أَخْبَرَنَا وَقَالَ الآخَرَانِ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ أَبِي سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ بَعَثَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِلَى أُبَىِّ بْنِ كَعْبٍ طَبِيبًا فَقَطَعَ مِنْهُ عِرْقًا ثُمَّ كَوَاهُ عَلَيْهِ ‏.‏
Jabir reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) sent a phystian to Ubayy b. Ka'b. He cut the vein and then cauterised it.

Context

This hadith illustrates the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ approach to healing, as he sent a physician to treat Ubayy b. Ka'b. It demonstrates the Prophet's ﷺ practical concern for the well-being of his companions and the importance of seeking medical assistance when needed.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied by encouraging individuals to seek medical help when necessary. It underscores the importance of combining faith with practical actions, such as consulting healthcare professionals for physical ailments.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it reflects the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ practical approach to health and well-being.

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This hadith is #5598 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Greetings. It is graded Sahih.

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