What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3219 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters on Medicine) states: "It was narrated from Anas that the Prophet (ﷺ) was cupped in the two veins at theside of the neck and the base of the neck."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 3219 in the Book of Chapters on Medicine.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #3219

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Da'if

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 أَبِي الْخَصِيبِ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ جَرِيرِ بْنِ حَازِمٍ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ احْتَجَمَ فِي الأَخْدَعَيْنِ وَعَلَى الْكَاهِلِ ‏.‏

It was narrated from Anas that the Prophet (ﷺ) was cupped in the two veins at theside of the neck and the base of the neck.

Context

This hadith, narrated by Anas, describes an instance where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) underwent cupping therapy, a traditional practice for health and healing. The mention of specific locations on the body indicates the Prophet's engagement with established medical practices of his time. This highlights the importance of seeking treatment for ailments in a manner consistent with cultural practices.

Modern Application

Today, cupping therapy is experiencing a resurgence as people seek alternative and holistic health treatments. This hadith encourages individuals to explore various methods of healing while being mindful of their cultural significance and historical roots.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it demonstrates the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) personal experience with a health practice, showcasing his engagement with traditional medicine.

Prophetic Conduct

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If you do not aid the Prophet - Allah has already aided him when those who disbelieved had driven him out [of Makkah] as one of two, when they were in the cave and he said to his companion, "Do not grieve; indeed Allah is with us." And Allah sent down his tranquillity upon him and supported him with angels you did not see and made the word of those who disbelieved the lowest, while the word of Allah - that is the highest. And Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise.

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And [remember] when the Prophet confided to one of his wives a statement; and when she informed [another] of it and Allah showed it to him, he made known part of it and ignored a part. And when he informed her about it, she said, "Who told you this?" He said, "I was informed by the Knowing, the Acquainted."

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