What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3183 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters on Medicine), narrated by Abu Hurairah narrated that he heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say:, states: "“In black seed there is healing for every disease, except the Sam.” "Sam means death. And black seed is Shuwniz.""

Is this hadith authentic?

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

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 3183 in the Book of Chapters on Medicine.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #3183

Chapters on Medicine

Sahih

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 رُمْحٍ، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْحَارِثِ الْمِصْرِيَّانِ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ بْنُ سَعْدٍ، عَنْ عُقَيْلٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي أَبُو سَلَمَةَ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، وَسَعِيدُ بْنُ الْمُسَيَّبِ، أَنَّ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، أَخْبَرَهُمَا أَنَّهُ، سَمِعَ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ فِي الْحَبَّةِ السَّوْدَاءِ شِفَاءً مِنْ كُلِّ دَاءٍ إِلاَّ السَّامَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَالسَّامُ الْمَوْتُ ‏.‏ وَالْحَبَّةُ السَّوْدَاءُ الشُّونِيزُ ‏.‏

“In black seed there is healing for every disease, except the Sam.” "Sam means death. And black seed is Shuwniz."

Narrated by Abu Hurairah narrated that he heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) speaks about the black seed, stating it is a remedy for every ailment except death. This hadith emphasizes the healing properties of natural remedies and the significance of seeking health through permissible means.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith encourages individuals to explore natural remedies for health and wellness. It promotes a holistic approach to health while reminding us of the limitations of any remedy.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Blessings in Food because it highlights the health benefits associated with the black seed.

Blessings in Food