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Sahih Muslim #5617

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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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رُمْحِ بْنِ الْمُهَاجِرِ، أَخْبَرَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنْ عُقَيْلٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي أَبُو سَلَمَةَ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، وَسَعِيدُ بْنُ الْمُسَيَّبِ، أَنَّ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، أَخْبَرَهُمَا أَنَّهُ، سَمِعَ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ فِي الْحَبَّةِ السَّوْدَاءِ شِفَاءً مِنْ كُلِّ دَاءٍ إِلاَّ السَّامَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَالسَّامُ الْمَوْتُ ‏.‏ وَالْحَبَّةُ السَّوْدَاءُ الشُّونِيزُ ‏.‏
Nigella seed is a remedy for every disease except death.
Narrated by Abu Huraira reported that he heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this narration, Abu Huraira reports that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) stated the benefits of the black seed, known as Nigella sativa, claiming it is a remedy for every disease except death. This highlights the significance of natural remedies and the blessings found in certain foods.

Modern Application

In modern health discussions, this hadith encourages the exploration of natural remedies and holistic approaches to wellness. Incorporating black seed into our diets can be seen as a way to embrace traditional wisdom while promoting health.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Eating Etiquette and Blessings in Food because it emphasizes the health benefits of a specific food item and its significance in dietary practices.

Eating EtiquetteBlessings in Food

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This hadith is #5617 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Greetings. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Huraira reported that he heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

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