Among the Beneficial Treatments:
A. Honey
﴿يَخْرُجُ مِنْ بُطُونِهَا شَرَابٌ مُخْتَلِفٌ أَلْوَانُهُ فِيهِ شِفَاءٌ لِلنَّاسِ إِنَّ فِي ذَلِكَ لَآيَةً لِقَوْمٍ يَتَفَكَّرُونَ﴾
From its belly comes a drink of various colors. In it is healing for people’s (many diseases). Indeed, in this is a sign for those who reflect.
❀ The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said:
If there is goodness in your medicines, it is in three things: cupping, drinking honey, or branding with fire. And I forbid you from branding with fire.
As far as drinking beverages is concerned, the best and perfect way was the way of the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him. Through this method, health protection is possible.
The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, used to drink syrup made from cold water and honey.
It is narrated from Hazrat Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, that:
The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, used to prefer the sweetest and coldest drinks among beverages.
❀ The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, was asked:
﴿ أى الشراب أطيب؟ قال: الحلو البارد﴾
Which drink is the best? He, peace be upon him, said:
Sweet and cold.
It is narrated from Hazrat Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, that:
The Prophet, peace be upon him, greatly liked sweet things and honey.
Among the benefits of honey is that it cures madness, by the permission of Allah Almighty.
Method of use:
Every day in the evening and on an empty stomach, one bowl of honey should be drunk, and one bowl of warm water mixed with honey should be recited Surah Al-Jinn over and then blown upon and given to the patient to drink. After that, the patient should sleep. This should be done for one week. By the grace and power of Allah, the patient will recover in a short time.
B. Black Seed
It is called (Shoniz) in Persian and (Al-Habbah Al-Sawda) in Arabic. Nowadays, Arabs call it (Habbat al-Barakah).
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:
Black seed is a cure for every disease except death.
C. Zamzam Water
❀The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said:
This water is blessed; due to its rich nutrition, it fills the stomach.
And it is also a cure for diseases.
❀The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said:
The best water on the face of the earth is Zamzam. In it is nourishment for the eater and healing for the sick.
❀The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said:
Drinking Zamzam fulfills the purpose for which it is drunk.
❀The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said:
If you drink it seeking healing, Allah will grant you healing; if you drink it seeking protection, Allah will grant you protection; and if you drink it to quench your thirst, Allah will quench your thirst.
Hazrat Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with them both, said:
The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, came to Zamzam. We drew a bucket of water for him, he drank from it, then mixed his saliva in the remainder. Then we poured it back into the well.
❀The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said:
If I were not afraid that people would overpower you, I would draw Zamzam water with my own hands.
Allama Ibn Qayyim, may Allah have mercy on him, said:
There came a time in Makkah when I became ill; neither medicine nor a physician was available. So I treated myself with Surah Al-Fatiha. I would take Zamzam water, recite Surah Al-Fatiha over it several times, blow on it, and then drink it. Allah granted me complete healing through it. Then I began to rely on it for many pains, and Allah granted me full and complete healing.
The Permanent Committee for Research and Fatwa says:
There is no harm in reciting Quranic verses over Zamzam water and blowing on it for healing, just like with other waters. In fact, doing so is better because the water itself contains healing and blessings, as mentioned in the aforementioned hadiths.
Drinking Zamzam is recommended. There is no harm in performing ablution with it, nor in washing clothes or performing istinja (cleaning after relieving oneself) with it. Similarly, if necessary, one can also perform ghusl (full ritual bath) with it.
D. Rainwater
﴿وَنَزَّلْنَا مِنَ السَّمَاءِ مَاءً مُبَارَكًا﴾
And We sent down from the sky blessed water.
E. Olive Oil
❀The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said:
Eat olive oil and use it for massage. Indeed, it is taken from a blessed tree.
Make a dish with olive oil and use it for massage. Indeed, it is the produce of a blessed tree.
Incidents, experiences, and usage have proven the beneficial nature of olive oil.
F. Senna and Senoot (Meccan Senna)
❀The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said:
It is obligatory upon you to use senna and senoot for treatment. Indeed, they cure every disease except death.
Senna: It is an herb found in Bilad al-Hijaz. The best herb is the one found in Makkah. It is an excellent and reassuring remedy.
Senoot: This refers to honey mixed with desi ghee. Senna herb is crushed and mixed into it. This mixture of ingredients is called senoot. The Arabs also call it kamoon.
This formula has been correctly recorded by Allama Ibn Qayyim, may Allah have mercy on him, citing some physicians. And Allah knows best.
Among natural remedies are bathing, staying clean, and applying fragrance.
﴿وَإِنَّ اللَّهَ يُحِبُّ التَّوَّابِينَ وَيُحِبُّ الْمُتَطَهِّرِينَ﴾
Indeed, Allah loves those who repent and keep themselves pure.
﴿يَا بَنِي آدَمَ خُذُوا زِينَتَكُمْ عِنْدَ كُلِّ مَسْجِدٍ﴾
O children of Adam! Wear your adornment at every time of prayer in the mosque.
❀The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said:
Indeed, Allah is beautiful and loves beauty.
Hazrat Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, says:
The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, liked good fragrance.
Hazrat Anas, may Allah be pleased with him, says:
When the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, would come, his presence was known by the pure fragrance.
Allama Ibn Qayyim, may Allah have mercy on him, says:
Fragrance has the characteristic that angels like it, and devils hate it. Satan always likes foul-smelling things. Pure souls like pure fragrance, and impure souls like foul things. Every soul inclines toward what suits it. Dirty men for dirty women, and dirty women for dirty men. Pure men for pure women, and pure women for pure men.
Although this verse is about women and men, it also includes actions, speech, eating and drinking, clothing, and fragrance.
