Tibb

10 Shawwal 144014 June 2019

Cupping When Fasting

QuestionI would like to know the reference for the following narration: Sayyiduna Anas ibn Malik (radiyallahu 'anhu) was asked: "Did you dislike cupping for the fasting person [during the time of Nabi sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam]?' He said, 'No, except for the reason of one becoming weak.'"

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…

27 Jumadal Akhirah 14405 March 2019

Washing the Feet With Cool Water When Coming Out of the Bath

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports, Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Washing the feet with cool water after coming out of the bath prevents headaches."

21 Jumadal Akhirah 144027 February 2019

Applying Kuhl/Antimony Before Sleeping

QuestionI wanted to know whether there is any authentic Hadith with regards to applying surma/kuhl (antimony) at night? Is any method also mentioned?

16 Muharram 144027 September 2018

The Benefits of Cupping

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) said, Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "How excellent is the person who cups; he removes the [dirty] blood, relieving the back and clearing the vision."

25 Rabi'ul Awwal 143914 December 2017

Eating Fish and Milk

QuestionI would like to ask if there is any Hadith which prohibits combining milk and fish in the same meal?

5 Rabi'ul Awwal 143924 November 2017

Eating Seven ‘Ajwah for Seven Days

QuestionIs it stated in any Hadith that eating seven 'Ajwah dates every morning for seven days will save a person from being affected with black magic etc.?

17 Safar 14397 November 2017

An Unreliable Narration Regarding What to Recite for Toothache

QuestionIs this narration suitable to practice? اشتكى رجل ضرسه فقال له رسول الله، ضع أصبعك السبابة على ضرسك ثم اقرأ: أو لم ير الإنسان أنا خلقناه من نطفة الآية

29 Sha'ban 14376 June 2016

The Benefit of Eating Seven ‘Ajwah Daily

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever takes seven 'Ajwah dates in the morning will not be affected by magic or poison on that day"

4 Dhul Qa'dah 143619 August 2015

An Unauthentic Virtue of Consuming Honey

QuestionRasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) once said: "Eat honey. By Him in whose hand is my soul, the Angels seek forgiveness on behalf of the household that has honey. If a person drinks honey, a thousand remedies enter his stomach and a thousand diseases will come out. If a man…