What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3204 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters on Medicine), narrated by Umm Qais bint Mihsan said:, states: "“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘You should use Indian aloeswood for it contains seven cures, including (a cure for) pleurisy.’”"

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This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 3204 in the Book of Chapters on Medicine.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #3204

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 أَبُو طَاهِرٍ، أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عَمْرِو بْنِ السَّرْحِ الْمِصْرِيُّ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَنْبَأَنَا يُونُسُ، وَابْنُ، سَمْعَانَ عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُتْبَةَ، عَنْ أُمِّ قَيْسٍ بِنْتِ مِحْصَنٍ، قَالَتْ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏"‏ عَلَيْكُمْ بِالْعُودِ الْهِنْدِيِّ - يَعْنِي بِهِ الْكُسْتَ - فَإِنَّ فِيهِ سَبْعَةَ أَشْفِيَةٍ مِنْهَا ذَاتُ الْجَنْبِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ ابْنُ سَمْعَانَ فِي الْحَدِيثِ ‏"‏ فَإِنَّ فِيهِ شِفَاءً مِنْ سَبْعَةِ أَدْوَاءٍ مِنْهَا ذَاتُ الْجَنْبِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘You should use Indian aloeswood for it contains seven cures, including (a cure for) pleurisy.’”

Narrated by Umm Qais bint Mihsan said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) recommends the use of Indian aloeswood for its medicinal properties, specifically mentioning its effectiveness against pleurisy. This highlights the significance of seeking natural remedies and the blessings found in certain foods.

Modern Application

Today, many people are turning to natural remedies and holistic approaches for health and wellness. Incorporating beneficial herbs and spices into diets can enhance health, echoing the Prophet's encouragement to utilize natural cures.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Blessings in Food because it emphasizes the health benefits associated with specific natural substances, encouraging their use for healing.

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O you who have believed, when you rise to [perform] prayer, wash your faces and your forearms to the elbows and wipe over your heads and wash your feet to the ankles. And if you are in a state of janabah, then purify yourselves. But if you are ill or on a journey or one of you comes from the place of relieving himself or you have contacted women and do not find water, then seek clean earth and wipe over your faces and hands with it. Allah does not intend to make difficulty for you, but He intends to purify you and complete His favor upon you that you may be grateful.

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O mankind, there has to come to you instruction from your Lord and healing for what is in the breasts and guidance and mercy for the believers.

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This hadith is #3204 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters on Medicine. It is graded Hasan and narrated by Umm Qais bint Mihsan said:.

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