What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3264 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters on Medicine) states: "It was narrated from ‘Aishah that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to blow when performing Ruqyah."

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 3264 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، وَعَلِيُّ بْنُ مَيْمُونٍ الرَّقِّيُّ، وَسَهْلُ بْنُ أَبِي سَهْلٍ، قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ مَالِكِ بْنِ أَنَسٍ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ كَانَ يَنْفِثُ فِي الرُّقْيَةِ ‏.‏

It was narrated from ‘Aishah that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to blow when performing Ruqyah.

Context

This hadith recounts that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) would blow during Ruqyah, a practice of seeking healing through recitation. This highlights the significance of spiritual healing and the methods used during the Prophet's time. The takeaway is the importance of seeking spiritual remedies.

Modern Application

In today's context, this principle can be applied by individuals seeking holistic approaches to well-being, incorporating both spiritual and physical methods for healing.