Sickness

15 Shawwal 144019 June 2019

Reciting the Last Four Verses of Surah Al Mu’minun for Cure

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? عن عبد الله أنه قرأ في أذن مبتلى فأفاق، فقال له رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ما قرأت في أذنه؟ قال: قرأت أفحسبتم أنما خلقناكم عبثا [المؤمنون: ١١٥] حتى فرغ من آخر السورة. فقال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: لو أن رجلا موقنا قرأ…

3 Ramadan 14408 May 2019

Honey Is a Cure

QuestionCould you mention a Hadith which speaks about the benefit of honey?

1 Ramadan 14406 May 2019

Having Honey Three Days a Month

QuestionIs this authentic? "One should have a lick of honey on an empty stomach for the first three days of every month" It is a means of safety from all illnesses.

13 Sha'ban 144019 April 2019

Eating Twenty One Raisins Daily

QuestionI read the following Hadith in a book on Tibb, however, the English translation of the last two words does not seem to be correct. Kindly provide the correct translation of the Hadith: Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Those who take 21 raisins…

2 Sha'ban 14408 April 2019

The Parable of a Believer When He Is Afflicted by Illness or Fever

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Abdur Rahman ibn Azhar reported: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "Verily the parable of the believer, when he is afflicted by illness or fever, is only that of a piece of iron placed in the fire; its defects vanish and its goodness…

5 Jumadal Akhirah 144011 February 2019

Unreliable Virtue of Visiting the Sick

QuestionIs the following authentic? To visit the sick is more beloved in the sight of Allah than 'ibadah for 40 or 50 years

26 Rabi'ul Awwal 14405 December 2018

Valid Excuses for Offering Salah at Home

QuestionCan I have the reference for this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "If a person hears the Adhan and does not go to the Masjid without a valid excuse, his Salah [performed alone] is not accepted. When the Sahabah asked as to what a valid excuse could be,…

13 Rabi'ul Awwal 144022 November 2018

Praising Allah Ta’ala When One Becomes Ill and Not Being Displeased With His Decision

QuestionCould you confirm the source of this Hadith? إذا مرض العبد بعث الله إليه ملكين، فيقول انظرا ماذا يقول لعواده؟ فإن هو إذا جاؤه حمد الله واثنى عليه، رفعا ذلك إلى الله عز وجل، وهو أعلم، فيقول لعبدي علي إن توفيته أن أدخله الجنة، وإن أنا شفيته أن أبدل له…

26 Safar 14406 November 2018

The Fly Falling Into a Utensil

QuestionI read a Hadith somewhere that states (something to the effect) that if a fly falls in something, one should dip it fully and then drink that because there is disease in one wing and cure in the other. Can you please explain?

27 Muharram 14408 October 2018

Speak Good When Visiting the Sick or Deceased

QuestionPlease verify the authenticity of this Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whenever you visit the sick or the deceased, say good things, because the angels say 'Amin' to whatever you say."

8 Muharram 144019 September 2018

Visiting the Sick on ‘Ashura

QuestionIs this deed for 'Ashura authentic? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, "Visit the sick on the day of 'Ashura, it will be as though you visited the sick of the entire children of Adam"