Collection: Mishkat al-Masabih

He told that the Prophet used to recommend olive oil and wars for pleurisy. Tirmidhi transmitted it.

“If anything contained a remedy for death it would be senna.” Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah transmitted it, Tirmidhi saying this is a hasan gharlb tradition.

Abud Darda’ reported God’s messenger as saying, “God has sent down both the disease and the cure, and He has appointed a cure for every disease, so treat yourselves medically, but use nothing unlawful.” Abu Dawud transmitted it.

Jabir told that God’s messenger prohibited spells, and the family of ‘Amr b. Hazm came and said, “Messenger of God, we had a spell proved efficacious which we applied for scorpion bite, but you have prohibited spells.” They submitted it to him and he said, “I see no harm in it. If any of you […]

Anas reported God’s messenger as saying, “The best medical treatments you apply are cupping and sea costus.” (Bukhari and Muslim.)

“Do not afflict your children by squeezing for a swelling in the uvula, but apply costus.” (Bukhari and Muslim .)

“Why do you compress the uvula in this way? Use this Indian aloes wood, for it contains seven types of remedy, among them being a remedy for pleurisy. It is applied through the nose for a swelling of the uvula and poured into the side of the mouth for pleurisy.” (Bukhari and Muslim )

“Fever is due to the vehemence of the heat of hell, so cool it with water.” (Bukhari and Muslim.).

Anas said God’s messenger gave permission to use a spell for the evil eye, scorpion sting and small pustules. Muslim transmitted it.

The Prophet gave command that we should use a spell against the evil eye. (Bukhari and Muslim.)