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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 3227 in the Book of Chapters on Medicine.

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3227 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters on Medicine), narrated by It was narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said:, states: "“Healing is in three things: A drink of honey, the glass of the cupper, and cauterizing with fire, but I forbid my nation to use cauterization.” And he attributed it to the Prophet (ﷺ)."

Chapters on Medicine

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 أَحْمَدُ بْنُ مَنِيعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مَرْوَانُ بْنُ شُجَاعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سَالِمٌ الأَفْطَسُ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ جُبَيْرٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ ‏ "‏ الشِّفَاءُ فِي ثَلاَثٍ شَرْبَةِ عَسَلٍ وَشَرْطَةِ مِحْجَمٍ وَكَيَّةٍ بِنَارٍ وَأَنْهَى أُمَّتِي عَنِ الْكَىِّ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ رَفَعَهُ ‏.‏

“Healing is in three things: A drink of honey, the glass of the cupper, and cauterizing with fire, but I forbid my nation to use cauterization.” And he attributed it to the Prophet (ﷺ).

Narrated by It was narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said:

Context

In this hadith, Ibn 'Abbas narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) identified three methods of healing: consuming honey, cupping, and cauterization. However, he emphasized that cauterization should be avoided. This highlights the importance of natural remedies and the Prophet's guidance on health practices, encouraging reliance on beneficial treatments while cautioning against harmful ones.

Modern Application

Today, many people seek natural remedies for health issues, reflecting a growing interest in holistic approaches. Honey, for example, is widely recognized for its health benefits, and cupping therapy has gained popularity as an alternative treatment. This hadith encourages individuals to explore natural options while being mindful of their health choices.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Blessings in Food because it highlights the healing properties of honey, which is considered a blessing in food.

Blessings in Food