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 3252 in the Book of Chapters on Medicine.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #3252

Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3252 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters on Medicine) states: "It was narrated from Anas that the Prophet (ﷺ) allowed Ruqyah for the scorpion’s sting, the evil eye, and Namlah (sores or small pustules ulcers or sores on a person’s sides)."

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 عَبْدَةُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا مُعَاوِيَةُ بْنُ هِشَامٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عَاصِمٍ، عَنْ يُوسُفَ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الْحَارِثِ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ رَخَّصَ فِي الرُّقْيَةِ مِنَ الْحُمَةِ وَالْعَيْنِ وَالنَّمْلَةِ ‏.‏

It was narrated from Anas that the Prophet (ﷺ) allowed Ruqyah for the scorpion’s sting, the evil eye, and Namlah (sores or small pustules ulcers or sores on a person’s sides).

Context

This hadith highlights the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) allowance for Ruqyah, a form of spiritual healing, for ailments such as scorpion stings and the evil eye. It illustrates the importance of seeking help through spiritual means in times of distress or illness, showing that faith and practical measures can coexist.

Modern Application

Today, many people turn to spiritual practices for comfort and healing. This hadith encourages individuals to seek both medical assistance and spiritual support when facing health challenges, reinforcing the idea that faith can play a role in recovery.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it demonstrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) approach to addressing health issues through spiritual means.

Prophetic Conduct