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Sunan Ibn Majah #3231

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 أَبُو سَلَمَةَ، يَحْيَى بْنُ خَلَفٍ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَاصِمٍ، حَدَّثَنِي عُثْمَانُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ سَالِمَ بْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، يُحَدِّثُ عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ عَلَيْكُمْ بِالإِثْمِدِ فَإِنَّهُ يَجْلُو الْبَصَرَ وَيُنْبِتُ الشَّعَرَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘You should use antimony, for it improves the eyesight and makes the hair (eyelashes) grow.’”
Narrated by Salim bin ‘Abdullah narrated that his father said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) recommends the use of antimony (ithmid) for enhancing eyesight and promoting the growth of hair. This guidance reflects the Prophet's concern for the well-being and appearance of individuals, emphasizing the importance of personal grooming and health in Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

Today, many people are concerned about their appearance and health. This hadith can inspire individuals to explore natural remedies and grooming practices that enhance their well-being, aligning with the Prophet's teachings on personal care.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Adornment Guidelines because it provides specific advice on personal grooming practices that enhance beauty and health.

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #3231 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters on Medicine. It is graded Da'if and narrated by Salim bin ‘Abdullah narrated that his father said:.

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