Sunan Ibn Majah #3188

Chapters on Medicine
Hasan

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا زَيْدُ بْنُ الْحُبَابِ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ أَبِي الأَحْوَصِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ عَلَيْكُمْ بِالشِّفَاءَيْنِ الْعَسَلِ وَالْقُرْآنِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“You should take the two that bring healing: Honey and the Qur’an.”
Narrated by It was narrated from ‘Abdullah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the healing properties of honey and the Qur'an in this hadith. He encourages the use of these two remedies, suggesting that they provide both physical and spiritual healing. This reflects the holistic approach to health in Islam, where both body and soul are nurtured.

Modern Application

Today, many people are turning to natural remedies and spiritual practices for healing. Incorporating honey into diets and engaging with the Qur'an can serve as a source of comfort and healing in our fast-paced lives.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Blessings in Food because it highlights honey as a beneficial food, recognized for its healing properties.

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This hadith is #3188 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters on Medicine. It is graded Hasan and narrated by It was narrated from ‘Abdullah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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