What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3225 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters on Medicine), narrated by It was narrated from ‘Aqqar bin Al-Mughirah from his father that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:, states: "“Whoever seeks treatment by cauterization, or with Ruqyah, then he had absolved himself of reliance upon Allah.”"

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 3225 in the Book of Chapters on Medicine.

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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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ ابْنُ عُلَيَّةَ، عَنْ لَيْثٍ، عَنْ مُجَاهِدٍ، عَنْ عَقَّارِ بْنِ الْمُغِيرَةِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنِ اكْتَوَى أَوِ اسْتَرْقَى فَقَدْ بَرِئَ مِنَ التَّوَكُّلِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“Whoever seeks treatment by cauterization, or with Ruqyah, then he had absolved himself of reliance upon Allah.”

Narrated by It was narrated from ‘Aqqar bin Al-Mughirah from his father that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) states that seeking treatment through cauterization or Ruqyah indicates a lack of reliance on Allah. This reflects the balance between seeking medical help and maintaining trust in divine will. The hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of faith in the healing process.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle encourages individuals to seek medical treatment while also placing trust in Allah's plan. It highlights the importance of combining faith with action, reminding us that seeking help does not negate our reliance on God.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Trust in Divine Plan because it emphasizes the importance of relying on Allah while also taking practical steps for healing.

Trust in Divine Plan