Is this hadith authentic?

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 3249 in the Book of Chapters on Medicine.

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#3249

Sunan Ibn Majah

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Sunan Ibn Majah #3249

Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3249 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters on Medicine), narrated by It was narrated from Buraidah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "“There is no Ruqyah except for the evil eye or from the sting of a scorpion.”"

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 عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ أَبِي جَعْفَرٍ الرَّازِيِّ، عَنْ حُصَيْنٍ، عَنِ الشَّعْبِيِّ، عَنْ بُرَيْدَةَ بْنِ الْحُصَيْبِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ لاَ رُقْيَةَ إِلاَّ مِنْ عَيْنٍ أَوْ حُمَةٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“There is no Ruqyah except for the evil eye or from the sting of a scorpion.”

Narrated by It was narrated from Buraidah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

This hadith emphasizes the significance of seeking protection from harmful influences, specifically the evil eye and other negative forces. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) clarifies that Ruqyah, or spiritual healing, is valid only in these contexts. The takeaway is the importance of spiritual awareness and the need for protective practices in our lives.

Modern Application

In today's society, many people seek spiritual protection against negativity and harm. This hadith encourages individuals to engage in positive spiritual practices, such as prayer and seeking blessings, to safeguard themselves from harmful energies and influences.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Spiritual Trials because it addresses the concept of seeking protection from spiritual harm and highlights the importance of spiritual awareness.

Spiritual Trials