Sickness

26 Muharram 143917 October 2017

What to Say to a Person Who Sneezes More Than Thrice

Question"If a person sneezes more than three times, should we tell them: You have the cold." Based on this Hadith, is it sunnah to say إنك مزكوم to a person with a common cold who sneezes imitating the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)?

18 Muharram 14399 October 2017

Surah Fatihah; a Cure for All Illness?

QuestionI know that Surah Fatihah can be recited to cure scorpion stings from the Hadith of Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri. But can Surah Fatihah be used to cure all illnesses and health problems in general (other than scorpion stings) as well? If so, please cite the Hadith and it's authenticity.

20 Dhul Hijjah 143812 September 2017

Visiting the Sick with Wudu

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم: ’مَنْ تَوَضَّأَ فَأَحْسَنَ الْوُضُوءَ وَعَادَ أَخَاهُ الْمُسْلِمَ مُحْتَسِبًا بُوعِدَ مِنْ جَهَنَّمَ مَسِيرَةَ سَبْعِينَ خَرِيفًا‏.‘ قُلْتُ يَا أَبَا حَمْزَةَ وَمَا الْخَرِيفُ قَالَ الْعَامُ.‏

14 Dhul Hijjah 14386 September 2017

The Sabr of Abu Qilabah (rahimahullah)

QuestionIs this incident suitable to quote? الأوزاعي عن عبد الله بن محمد قال خرجت الى ساحل البحر مرابطا وكان رابطنا يومئذ عريش مصر قال فلما انتهيت إلى الساحل فإذا أنا ببطيحه وفى البطيحه خيمة فيها رجل قد ذهب يداه ورجلاه وثقل سمعه وبصره وما له من جارحة تنفعه إلا لسانه…

1 Dhul Hijjah 143824 August 2017

Cupping on a Wednesday?

QuestionI have heard that the Hadith regarding prohibition of cupping on a Wednesday is weak. Is this true and is cupping harmful on Wednesday?

30 Dhul Qa'dah 143823 August 2017

Cupping on a Tuesday?

QuestionThere is a Hadith recorded in Sunan Abi Dawud, wherein Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said that "Tuesday is a day of blood." What is the status of this narration?

4 Dhul Qa'dah 143828 July 2017

Placing the Hand on the Head When Reciting the Last Four Verses of Surah Hashr

QuestionHow authentic is the following Hadith? أخبرنا أبو نعيم الحافظ، قال: حدثنا أبو الطيب محمد بن أحمد بن يوسف بن جعفر المقرئ البغدادي، قدم علينا قال: حدثنا إدريس بن عبد الكريم الحداد، قال: قرأت على خلف فلما بلغت هذه الآية، {لو أنزلنا هذا القرآن على جبل}، قال: ضع يدك على…

12 Ramadan 14387 June 2017

The Heart Does Not Find Sweetness in Worship When It Is Affected by Sin

QuestionCan you mention the reference and Arabic text for this? "The body becomes ill by disease while the hearts become ill by sins. Thus, just as the body doesn't relish and take pleasure in sumptuous meals when a person is ill, so too does the heart not find sweetness in…

9 Rajab 14386 April 2017

“I Have Not Been Sent to Sever Ties”

QuestionI have heard a Hadith wherein Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) told a Sahabi to kill his father. The Sahabi turned to go and kill his father, but Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) called him back. Please provide the reference and authenticity.

16 Jumadal Akhirah 143815 March 2017

Five Deeds for a Friday

QuestionDid you come across a Hadith wherein: Jannah is given to a person who fasts on a Friday, attends a Janazah, visits the sick and gives charity?

15 Rabi'ul Awwal 143815 December 2016

An Unauthentic Narration on Feeding a Sick Person

QuestionIs this narration authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever feeds a sick person with whatever he desires, Allah Ta'ala will feed him from the fruits of Jannah"