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Sunan Abu Dawud #4208

Combing the Hair (Kitab Al-Tarajjul)

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 الْعَلاَءِ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ إِدْرِيسَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ ابْنَ أَبْجَرَ، عَنْ إِيَادِ بْنِ لَقِيطٍ، عَنْ أَبِي رِمْثَةَ، فِي هَذَا الْخَبَرِ قَالَ فَقَالَ لَهُ أَبِي أَرِنِي هَذَا الَّذِي بِظَهْرِكَ فَإِنِّي رَجُلٌ طَبِيبٌ ‏.‏ قَالَ ‏ "‏ اللَّهُ الطَّبِيبُ بَلْ أَنْتَ رَجُلٌ رَفِيقٌ طَبِيبُهَا الَّذِي خَلَقَهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏
My father said to him (the Prophet): Show me what is on your back, for I am a physician. He (the Prophet) said: You are only a soother. Its physician is He Who has created it.
Narrated by This version adds (to the previous hadith No 4194):

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) responds to a request from a companion who wished to examine his back, claiming to be a physician. The Prophet humbly states that true healing comes from Allah, the Creator of all. This exchange emphasizes humility and the recognition of divine authority in matters of health and well-being.

Modern Application

This hadith can inspire individuals to approach health and wellness with humility, recognizing that while medical professionals play a vital role, ultimate healing is in the hands of Allah. It encourages a balanced view of seeking medical help while maintaining faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Prophetic Teachings because it reflects the humility of the Prophet and the acknowledgment of Allah's role as the ultimate healer.

Prophetic ConductProphetic Teachings

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This hadith is #4208 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Combing the Hair (Kitab Al-Tarajjul) and narrated by This version adds (to the previous hadith No 4194):.

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