Question
What is the reference for this Hadith?
Usamah ibn Sharik (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reported: “We were with Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam), as if vultures were on our heads, none of us spoke. Then some Bedouins came to him and said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, give us a ruling about this, give us a ruling about that.’ So he said: ‘O people, indeed Allah has removed hardship from you, except for a man who takes from his brother’s honour, that is the one who faces hardship and destruction.’ They said: ‘Should we seek medical treatment, O Messenger of Allah?’ He said: ‘Yes, for Allah has not sent down a disease except that He has sent down a cure for it.'”
Answer
Imam Ibn Hibban (rahimahullah) has recorded this Hadith and has declared it authentic.
Sayyiduna Usamah ibn Sharik (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: “We were once with Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and [we sat so still] it was as though vultures were perched upon our heads. No one among us spoke. Then a group of Bedouins arrived and asked, ‘O Messenger of Allah, give us rulings regarding such-and-such, give us rulings regarding such-and-such. ‘Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: ‘O people, indeed Allah has lifted hardship from you, except in the case of one who violates the honour of his brother, such a person is blameworthy and ruined.’ They then asked, ‘O Messenger of Allah, should we seek medical treatment?’ He replied: ‘Yes. Indeed, Allah has sent a cure for every disease besides one.’ They asked, ‘And what is that, O Messenger of Allah?’ He replied: ‘Old age.’ Then they asked, ‘O Messenger of Allah, which people are most beloved to Allah?’ He replied: ‘The most beloved of people to Allah are those who have the best character.’”
(Sahih Ibn Hibban; Al Ihsan, Hadith: 486. See others versions of this Hadith here)
Note: Certain portions of this Hadith have bene recorded in other Hadith collections as well. See here
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