Authentic Narrations

Authentic Prophetic Narrations ﷺ

Prophetic narrations ﷺ , often referred to as Hadith in Islam, are the recorded sayings, actions, approvals, and characteristics of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). They serve as an essential source of guidance and understanding for Muslims, helping to interpret and implement the teachings of the Quran, the holy book of Islam.
The importance of prophetic narrations in Islam is immense, as they provide insights into the practical application of Quranic teachings, moral guidance, legal principles (Sharia), and ethical conduct. Scholars of Islam meticulously scrutinize the chains of narrators (Isnad) and the content (Matn) of each narration to determine its authenticity and reliability.

Muslims consider Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih al-Muslim, along with other renowned Hadith collections, as the most authentic and reliable sources of prophetic narrations. Scholars, teachers, and believers regularly study these Hadiths to gain a deeper understanding of the principles and values of Islam and to lead a life in accordance with the teachings of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Indeed the best of remedies you have is Hijama (cupping).

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, that on the night of Isra (his ascension to the heavens) he (ﷺ) did not pass by an angel except that it was requested said to him, "Oh Muhammad, ask your Ummah (nation) to perform Hijama (cupping).

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “I did not pass by any group on the night when I was taken on the Night Journey (Isra’), but they said to me, ‘O Muhammad, ask your ummah to do Hijama (cupping).

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Whoever revives a Sunnah from my Sunnah and the people practise it, s/he will have the same reward of those who practise it without their reward diminishing…"

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "If there was something excellent to be used as a remedy then it is cupping.

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "I did not pass by an angel from the angels on the Night Journey (Isra’), except that they all requested to me: upon you is cupping, O Muhammad (ﷺ).

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Healing is in three things: in the incision of the cupper, in drinking honey, and in cauterizing with fire, but I forbid my Ummah (nation) from cauterization (branding with fire).

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Indeed in Hijama (cupping) there is a cure.

The attendant of The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Whenever someone would complain of a headache to The Prophet (ﷺ), he (ﷺ) would advise them to perform Hijama (cupping).

The Prophet (ﷺ) was treated with Hijama (cupping) three times on the two blessed veins at the side of the blessed neck and the base of the blessed neck.

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Whoever wants to perform Hijama (cupping) then let him look for 17th, 19th and 21st.

The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "If anyone has himself cupped on the 17th, 19th and 21st it will be a remedy for every disease.

The Prophet (ﷺ) had Hijama performed on his blessed head.

The Prophet (ﷺ) used to cup his blessed head and would call it (the place at the top of the head) "Umm Mugheeth.

The Prophet (ﷺ) had Hijama (cupping) on his blessed hip.

The Prophet (ﷺ) had Hijama (cupping) whilst in Ihraam, on the top of his blessed foot.

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Hijama (cupping) on an empty stomach is best. In it is a cure and a blessing. It improves the intellect and the memory.

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “If there is any good in your medical treatments, it is in the knife of the cupper, drinking honey, or cauterization with fire, as appropriate to the cause of the illness, but I would not like to be cauterized.

The Prophet (ﷺ) had cupping by Abu Taibah. He commanded that he should be given two measures of food & talked with the members of his family and they lightened the burden of Kharaj (tax) from him (i.e they reduced his taxes. He (ﷺ) said, “The best treatment you can use is Hijama (cupping).

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “The best treatment is Hijama (cupping), it removes blood, lightens the back and sharpens the eyesight.

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "When the weather becomes extremely hot, seek aid in Hijama (cupping). Do not allow your blood to rage (boil) such that it kills you.

The Prophet (ﷺ) was cupped on his head while he was in Ihraam.

The Prophet (ﷺ) was cupped while he was fasting.

Anas bin Malik was asked whether they disliked the cupping for a fasting person. He replied in the negative and said, "Only if it causes weakness."

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