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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade 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 3220 in the Book of Chapters on Medicine.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #3220

Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3220 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters on Medicine), narrated by It was narrated from Abu Kabshah Al-Anmari that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to be cupped on his head and between his shoulders, and he said:, states: "“Whoever lets blood from these places, it does not matter if he does not seek treatment for anything else.”"

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 الْمُصَفَّى الْحِمْصِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا الْوَلِيدُ بْنُ مُسْلِمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ ثَوْبَانَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي كَبْشَةَ الأَنْمَارِيِّ، أَنَّهُ حَدَّثَهُ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ كَانَ يَحْتَجِمُ عَلَى هَامَتِهِ وَبَيْنَ كَتِفَيْهِ وَيَقُولُ ‏ "‏ مَنْ أَهْرَاقَ مِنْهُ هَذِهِ الدِّمَاءَ فَلاَ يَضُرُّهُ أَنْ لاَ يَتَدَاوَى بِشَىْءٍ لِشَىْءٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“Whoever lets blood from these places, it does not matter if he does not seek treatment for anything else.”

Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Kabshah Al-Anmari that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to be cupped on his head and between his shoulders, and he said:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) discusses the practice of cupping, a traditional healing method. He mentions that those who undergo this treatment do not need to seek further medical care for other ailments, highlighting the significance of this practice in his time.

Modern Application

Cupping therapy has gained popularity in modern wellness practices. This hadith encourages individuals to explore traditional methods of healing while also understanding their limitations and the importance of seeking comprehensive medical advice when needed.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) endorsement of a specific health practice and its perceived benefits.

Prophetic Conduct