Healing with the Medicine of the Prophet (Peace be upon him) is the panacea for those in search of good health. It is a magnificient work that is a treasure for every Muslim household.
Although it was written by the author, Ibn Al-Qayyim, over six hundered and fifty year ago, it is an extremely timely work for our generation in which health and natural health care products have become an important aspect of the lives of so many.
The author presents the guidance of the Prophet (Peace be upon him) in dealing with variety of health issues, including treatment of the Qur'an and Sunnah are the main sources of Islamic lifestyle, it only stands to reason that they should likewise be referred to in the matters of health as he presents verses of the Qur'an, and statements of the Prophet (Peace be upon him) as his main reference in these issues of health and medicines. The final chapters of this work include an extremely beneficial glossary of remedies, herbs, foods and other natural substances that aid in the journey towards better health.
Healing with the medicine of the Prophet (Peace be upon him) is an invaluable reference guide for the Muslims of every land and every generation. May Allah bestow His mercy and blessing upon the author, Ibn Al-Qayyim, for surely his work will be cherished thorughout time.
All praises are due to Allah (One and ONLY God), that we have such a book, in the first place. I still think the organization of this book lacks somewhere. It's one topic, and detailed discussions on it's scientific benefits, opinions, and then a Hadith. The book is very informative, and helps extensively, however, the next translator, or publisher, should think about organizing the book, in a way that would be easy for the readers to locate topics, and have quick reads on them, rather than read 3 pages, and then find out what did the Prophet (pbuh) do when he has a headache, or what kind of food he preferred.
Incredible book about some of the natural Techniques the prophet Used pbuh to heal those around him. Some of his quotes are from 1400 years ago and still relevant today. Ahead of the game. Here are the best bits:
The Most High said: No misfortune can happen on earth or in your souls but is recorded in a decree before We bring it into existence; that is truly easy for God; in order that you may not despair over that which passes you by, nor exult over that which is bestowed on you; for God does not love the one who is proud and boasts (IVII: 22-3). Part of his treatment is that he should consider his affliction and realize that his Lord has preserved for him something similar or even better, and has stored up for him-if he is patient and compliant鈥攚hat is far greater than the passing things of that calamity, many times multiplied, and that if He wished He could make them greater still. Another part of his treatment is that he should quench the fire of his misfortune with the coolness of consolation of those who suffer disasters, and that he should know that in every valley there are sons of good fortune.
Let him look to the right: does he see aught but trials? Then turn to the left: does he see aught but loss? And he should know that even if he were to search throughout the world he would find among all people only those under trial, whether by loss of a beloved one, or the coming of something undesired, and that good fortunes of this world are but as dreams, or as passing shadows. If they make one laugh a little, they make one weep much, they cause happiness for a day, they are a cause of misery for an age. It they grant enjoyment for a short while, they prevent it for a long while; it they ever ill a house with good, they also fill it with tears, and joys cannot make one happy for a day unless trials hide them for another day.
As a consequence, something of the soul, 'person' and actions of the Prophet & have remained within the Islamic community over the ages, and complement the Qur'盲n in providing guidelines for human life and bestowing meaning upon existence and the existence which the Muslim encounters in the journey of life. The Prophet & has sanctified certain actions and objects through his own acts and dicta and by virtue of being a prophet has bestowed upon such acts and objects a permanent value, significance and power within the Islamic universe.
In the mind of many a patient the following of medical advice based on Prophetic medicine was made easier because it was related in that person's mind to the example and wont of the Prophet & rather than being based on ordinary human opinion and being of only physical importance. How many a devout Muslim leaves the table still partly hungry because it is an injunction of the Prophet & and how many do so because some physician has told them that it is better for the digestive system to do so!
There are ten things which if blocked or restrained cause harm: blood when it is agitated , semen when it is moving, urine, faeces, wind, vomiting, sneezing, sleep, hunger, thirst. Each of these ten, if repressed, bring about some kind of malady.
Whenever it is possible to heal an illness by diet and precautions, there should be no attempt to heal it with medicines. Also, the physician must not be enthusiastic for the administration of medicines; for when a medicine does not find any illness in the body to dissolve, or when it finds an illness for which it is not the appropriate treatment, or finds one which is appropriate, but for which Its amount or quality is too great, it clings to the healthy state and impairs it.
In the Musnad and elsewhere it is reported that the Prophet said: The human being can fill no container worse than his belly. Sufficient for the son of Adam are so many morsels as will keep his spine upright. But if he must eat more, then a third for his food, a third for his drink and a third for his breath.
The Prophet used to drink honey with water, on an empty stomach; herein lies a most notable secret for the preservation of health that is only to be grasped by the astute and the discerning.
Abu Ubaydah b. al-Jarr盲h exclaimed: 'O Commander of the Faithful! Are you fleeing from God's decree?' He replied: 'Had anyone else but you said this, Abu Ubaydah鈥� ! Yes, we are fleeing from the Almighty's decree, to His decree. Imagine if you had camels which went down into a valley with two embankments, one of them fertile and the other barren. If you pasture them on the fertile side, would you not do so according to God's decree? Equally if you pastured them on the barren side, it would still be God's decree!
The Prophet it used to say: Depart, enemy of God, I am His Messenger 166] I have seen our shaykh send to the epileptic someone who would speak to the spirit within him, saying: The Shaykh says to you: Depart! Your presence with this person is not lawful!' And the epileptic would recover. Sometimes he would speak himself to the spirit. Sometimes the spirit would be rebellious, and he would expel it with blows, and the epileptic would recover feeling no pain. We, and others, have often witnessed this kind of thing from him. Often the shaykh would recite into the ear of the epileptic: 'Do you think that We created you in sport and that you will not be summoned back to Us?' (XXIII IIS).
When God intends good for one for seven, he recovers from this demented state, and considers the people of this world: all around him are people possessed by these evil spirits, to the right and to the left, in different degrees. Among them are those who have completely lost control of their minds and become totally mad; some who recover for short periods and then return to their madness; and some who are mad at one time and sane at another. When they are awake, they do the works of people who are awake and intelligent, then their epilepsy comes upon them again and they fall into insanity. Epilepsy caused by the humours is an illness which partially prevents the principal parts of the body from action, movement and remaining upright. The cause is a thick sticky humour, which partially obstructs the openings of the inner parts of the brain; thus, the effectiveness of senses and movement are hindered, there and in the limbs, though the effectiveness is not completely cut off. There may be other causes also: a dense wind, trapped in the openings of the breath, or an evil vapour, or an acrid quality rising up to the brain from one of the organs. Then the brain contracts to repel the harmful agent, and there follows trembling in all the limbs; the person cannot remain upright but falls down, and usually foam appears in the mouth.
The correct description of headache is a warmth and feverishness of the head which is a result of vapours, which, circulating the head in seeking to escape and not finding a way, cause a headache, just as a container is broken when its contents are heated and seek a way out. Everything moist, when heated, seeks a wider area than the one which it occupies. When this vapour occurs throughout the head, so that it cannot spread about and dissolve, it moves around in the head and is called vertigo (sadar).
The Messenger of God & said: 'Do not compel your sick to take food and drink, for indeed God, the Exalted, will feed them and give them water.
Hippocrates has said: Everything in this world is preordained in seven divisions. The planets are seven, the days are seven, the ages of humankind are seven: first the child, up to seven years, then a lad up to fourteen, then an adolescent, then a young man, then mature, then an old man, then aged, until the end of his life. God the Most High is the One who knows best His wisdom, law, and decree
Fruit is harmful to one recuperating from an illness because it is quick to decompose, and the constitution is too weak to expel it, since its faculties have not yet regained full strength, and it is busy with repelling the effects of the illness and making it leave the body.
This hadith contains a subtle medical secret. For if a sick person takes what he desires, from true natural hunger, even if this food has some potential harm, it is actually more beneficial and less harmful than something he does not want, even if this is beneficial in itself. For the true appetite and the desire of the constitution will repel the harm. But the constitution's aversion and dislike of something beneficial can harm it. In short, if anything is delicious and desired, the constitution will accept it eagerly and will digest it in the best way, especially when the soul reaches towards it with a true appetite and genuine vigour.
In a tradition of the ancestors: do not despise ophthalmia, for it, cuts the roots of blindness.
In THE two books of the Sahih, from a hadith of Ab霉 Hurayra, the Messenger of God r said: 'If a fly falls into the water container of any one of you, then immerse it; for in one of its wings is illness; in the other a cure.
More than one physician has said that, when the place of the sting of the hornet and scorpion is rubbed with flies, this gives clear benefit and relieves it. This is only due to the healing substance which it contains. When flies, after their heads have been cut off, are rubbed on an inflammation that occurs in the eyelash, the flies cure it.
The one known as the physician of the Arabs, or rather the greatest physician, al-Harith ibn Kalada, who was to them what Hippocrates was to his people, said that abstinence is the chief part of medicine, and the stomach is the site of illness; each body must be treated by what it is accustomed to. He is also quoted as saying: abstention is medicine. Abstention is refraining from food, and means hunger." This is one of the greatest medicines in the cure of all illnesses of repletion, and it is even more excellent in their treatment than evacuants, provided there is no risk from the intensity of repletion, agitation, fierceness and boiling over of the humours.
Again, part of the treatment is that one should know that were it not for this world's tests and disasters, the servant would be afflicted by such ills of pride and self-glory, and regal haughtiness and hardness of heart, as would be the cause of his destruction in this world and the hereafter.
Abu Nu aym reported that the Prophet i used to forbid sleep straight after food, mentioning that this hardens the heart. Therefore, physicians recommend to those who wish to preserve their health that one should walk some little way after the evening meal, be it only a hundred yards, and not sleep immediately following it, for this is very harmful; Muslim physicians say that one can pray after it. The food may thus be settled in the lower part of the stomach, making its digestion easier and more efficient. It was not part of his guidance that one should take drink immediately after food, for that corrupts it, especially when the water is hot or cold, which is very bad. The poet said: Drink not water after hot or cold food, nor while having a bath. If you truly abide by that, fear no stomach disorder as long as you live. He disliked drinking water after exercise and fatigue, and after intercourse, and both after and before food, also after eating fruit-although drinking after some kinds is less harmful than drinking after others and after the bath, and on waking up from sleep. All of this is contrary to the preservation of health. One takes no notice here of habits, for they are only second nature.
Since water which has waited overnight is more beneficial than that which is drunk at the time it is drawn, the Prophet & after going to visit Abu Haytham b. al-Tayhan, asked: 'Is there any water which has been kept overnight in its skin?' He brought him some, and he drank from it. Bukhari relates this, with the words: 'If you have any water which has been kept overnight in its skin, well and good; otherwise, we shall sip some. 1204] Water left overnight is comparable to leavened dough, and that which is drunk immediately is like the unleavened. Moreover, the dusty and earthy parts are separated out when it is left overnight; it has been said that the Prophet it would select water for its sweetness and would choose that which had been left overnight.
To drink standing up causes many troubles; for it does not really quench one's thirst; the water does not settle down in the stomach until the liver distributes it to the organs. It descends swiftly and sharply to the stomach, so there is fear lest the water might cool its heat and disturb it, and that it might penetrate swiftly to the lower parts of the body without graduation. All this harms the drinker; but if he does this rarely, or in case of necessity, it does not harm him. Nor do customs oppose this view; for customs are 'second natures', which come under other provisions, and they are similar to unrelated matters that are not to be used for analogy, according to the Jurists. In the Sahih of Muslim, from hadith of Anas b. Malik, it says: 'The Messenger of God & used to pause to breathe three times when drinking, and say: It is more thirst-quenching (arwa), more healthy (amra), more health-giving (abra): [208] Drink (sharab) in the language of the legislator and Jurists is water.
It is reliably reported from the Prophet & that he ordered the covering of the water container, even by spreading twigs over it. Now in laying twigs over it there is a wise reason, that one does not forget to cover it but becomes accustomed to this, even with twigs; also, that the intention was to prevent small creeping creatures from falling into it, by letting them pass over the twigs as a bridge.
Worse, still is to sleep, stretched out face down. In the Musnad, and the Sunan of Ibn M盲ja, from Abu Umama we read: The Prophet & passed by a man sleeping in the mosque, sprawled out on his face, and he pushed him with his foot, saying: 'Get up (or: sit up), for this is a hellish sleep! 217] Hippocrates said in the Prognostics:' If the patient sleeps on his stomach, when his habit in health is not to do so, that indicates some confusion of the intelligence, and pain in the regions of the stomach.
It has been said that the wisdom concerning sleeping on one's right side is that the person shall not be immersed in his sleep, for the heart inclines to the left side, so if he sleeps on his right side, the heart seeks its resting place on the left side, and that prevents the sleeper from becoming settled and sinking into heavy sleep. This is the contrary when he sleeps on his left side, which is the heart's usual place, and thereby would attain complete repose; so the person would sink deeply in his sleep, feel heavy and would miss the benefits of his religious and worldly life.
'Were I to take any one of the people of the earth as a close friend (khalil), I would take Ab眉 Bakr as a close friend! 2s3] And in another narrative: Indeed your master is the close friend of the Merciful!' Love for images is a trial only for hearts which are empty of love for God the Most High and are turned away from Him, seeking compensation elsewhere. If the heart is filled with love of God and with longing to meet Him, it ousts the illness of loving images.
the Messenger of God said: 'O group of young men! Whoever of you is able to marry, let him take a wife; whoever cannot, let him fast (which will diminish his sexual powers) for it is a protection.
Kohl is able to preserve the health of the eye, to strengthen and cleanse the perceptive faculty; it can deal gently with bad 'matter and remove it, and some of its varieties give adornment. Using it when going to sleep is especially good: for the eye takes in the kohl and after that rests from movement which could be harmful to it, and the constitution itself is thus of help to the eye. Here, antimony has unique properties. it the Sunan of Ibn Maja, from Slim, from his father (marf眉): See that You use antimony. It clears the sight and makes the hair grow
It is said that one of the Chosroes [kings of pre-Islamic Persial was angry with a group of physicians and ordered them to be imprisoned, giving them a choice of only one food which they could have. So they chose the utrujj. They were asked: 'Why did you choose that one, instead of another?' They replied: 'Because now it has a scent, and its sight is delightful. Its peel is of good scent, its flesh is fruit; its pulp is a condiment; its seeds are an antidote; and it contains oil!'
White of egg, dropped into a severely inflamed eye, cools it and quietens the pain. Smeared on burns it prevents blistering. Applied to the face, it prevents sunburn. Mixed with frankincense and smeared on the forehead, it is useful for catarrh.
It is confirmed in the Sahih, from the Prophet e, that whoever starts his day with seven dates (or: with seven dates of al-Aliya) will not be harmed that day by poison nor witchcraft
The truth is that man's need for bread is greater and more general, whereas meat is nobler and more excellent, for it is nearer to the substance of the body than anything else, and it is the food of the people of Paradise.
Prayer can bring about one's provision (rizq); it preserves health, wards off harm, repels maladies, strengthens the heart, brightens the face, gladdens the soul, removes langour, invigorates the limbs, reinforces the faculties, expands the breast, nourishes the spirit, illumines the heart, preserves well-being, protects against affliction, attracts blessing, keeps Satan at a distance, and brings one closer to the Merciful.
Certainly the Fatiha is the greatest key to the treasures of the earth, as well as those of Paradise. However, not everyone can use this key successfully. If those seeking these treasures were to discover the secret of this Sura, and realize its innermost meanings, and put teeth into this key, and knew how to open with it, they would acquire these treasures without impediment or hindrance, We have not said this by chance nor by way of metaphor, but as the truth. However, God the Most High has an outstanding wisdom in hiding this secret from the souls of most of creation,
For everything which God grants His servant freely, without any attention nor work on his part, is among the gifts (mann) of God Most High to him; for it does not resemble the servant's remuneration, and he is not troubled by the fatigue of work. This is pure gift even though all God's blessings are also a gift from Him to His servant. Yet the name of 'gift' (mann) is applied in particular to what entails no earning nor work on his part.
Semula, saya bersemangat membelinya. Sayangnya, setelah saya buka justru mengecewakan. Isinya merupakan nash dalam hadits yang dipakai dalam berbagai pengobatan -persis sebagai antitesis dari buku "Pilih Resep Nabi atau Resep Dokter?"
Saya bukan tak menghormati hadits sebagai pijakan agama. Hanya saja, pemanfaatannya dibuat sempit oleh penulis. Ibnul Qayyim selama ini menjadi penulis yang saya hormati dan beberapa bukunya kerap mempengaruhi saya. Sayangnya, dalam konteks ini, beliau terlalu dalam menerjunkan diri dalam dunia ilmiah kedokteran dan seolah memberi batasan bahwa kedokteran nabi hanya kedokteran berbasis nash hadits semata.
Saya hanya tak bisa membayangkan bagaimana nantinya orang yang membaca buku ini lantas mempraktekkannya dengan sungguh-sungguh. Bukan salahnya karena ingin meneladani Nabi. Hanya saja, buku ini akan semakin tajam dan jauh lebih produktif jika digarap dengan penelusuran ilmiah yang dapat disejajarkan dengan dunia kedokteran modern.
"Pengobatan beliau menyeluruh dari dunia sampai akhirat dan terbukti kedokteran Islam telah berhasil menyembuhkan di saat kedokteran modern gagal mengatasinya." Kata-kata ini yang menyeret saya membelinya. Saya berharap ada konklusi yang jitu di dalamnya. Sayangnya, seolah-olah Kedokteran Nabi menjadi dipandang sebelah mata sebagai pengobatan alternatif. Padahal, konteks keilmuan dalam nash hadits memiliki pandangan luas yang jauh lebih digdaya: menumbuhkan minat ilmiah tanpa meninggalkan jubah ketakwaan.
Book name: Healing with the Medicine of the Prophet (PBUH). Book by : Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya. 馃尡 "Healing with the Medicine of the Prophet (Al-Tibb al-Nabawi)鈥� was compiled by Imam Ibn Qayyim al-Jauziyah some 650 years ago. Darussalam has brought this marvelous script with English translation by Jalal Abdual Rub. It鈥檚 an ideal compilation for those interested in Prophetic medicine.
Salient Features-
鈥� The most popular collection of the health advices and treatments by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) 鈥�
鈥� 650 years old credible script.
鈥� Comprehensive guidance for preservation and restoration of mental, physical and spiritual health.
鈥� References to original sources from Qur鈥檃n and Ahadith.
鈥� Dedicated glossary of remedies, herbs, and other natural substances to facilitate easy learning.
Looking at the contents, prevailing health issues of modern life, and Islamic context; this book becomes a must have for every Muslim household. Simple language and supportive images make the understanding much easier. 馃崈 賰鬲丕亘 丕賱胤亘 丕賱賳亘賵賷 賲賳 丕賱賲賳噩夭丕鬲 丕賱毓賱賲賷丞 賵丕賱廿爻賱丕賲賷丞 丕賱賴丕賲丞 賱賱廿賲丕賲 丕亘賳 賯賷賲 丕賱噩賵夭賷丞. 丨賷孬 賷囟賲 亘賷賳 丿賮鬲賷賴 賲賳 賮賵丕卅丿 胤亘賷丞 賵賵氐賮丕鬲 鬲丿丕賵賶 亘賴丕 丕賱賳亘賷 氐賱賶 丕賱賱賴 毓賱賷賴 賵爻賱賲 賵賵氐賮賴丕 賱睾賷乇賴. 賰賲丕 賷氐賮 兀賳賵丕毓 丕賱兀賲乇丕囟 賵賰賷賮賷丞 丕賱鬲丿丕賵賷 賲賳賴丕 亘丕賱睾匕丕亍 賵丕賱丿賵丕亍 丨賷孬 賷氐賮 丕賱賰鬲丕亘 兀丿賵賷丞 賯賱亘賷丞 賵乇賵丨丕賳賷丞 兀賷囟丕. 馃尵