Those Who Dislike Seeking Treatment (Their Evidences

It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Ramtha. He says that I was young and accompanied my father to the service of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Abu Ramtha says: My father said to the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), "I am a physician, so please show me the raised flesh on your back." The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) asked, "What will you do with it?" My father replied, "I will cut it off." The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "You are not a physician, rather you are a friend. Its physician is the One who made it." Or he said, "The One who created it."

It is narrated about Hasan that he disliked drinking all medicines except for milk and honey.

It is narrated about Muhammad that he disliked drinking compound medicines. However, he did not dislike the medicine which he recognized, and when he wanted to take such a medicine, he would arrange it himself.

It is narrated about Hazrat bin Ma’qil that he disliked the use of such a harmful medicine which, when it becomes a habit for a person, kills him.

It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Hurairah. He says that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, forbade the use of impure medicine.

It is narrated from Hazrat Abdul Malik bin Umair. He says that during the illness of Rabee’ bin Khuthaym, he was asked, “Shall we call a doctor for you?” He replied, “Give me some time.” Then he reflected and said: { وَعَادًا وَثَمُودَ وَأَصْحَابَ الرَّسِّ وَقُرُونًا بَیْنَ ذَلِکَ کَثِیرًا وَکَُلاًّ ضَرَبْنَا لَہُ الأَمْثَالَ وَکُلاًّ تَبَّرْنَا تَتْبِیرًا } Then he mentioned the people’s greed for the world and their interest in worldly matters, and said: “These people too were sick, and among them were doctors as well. So now there is neither anyone to take medicine nor anyone to give medicine. The one who praised has perished, and the one who was praised has also perished. By God! Do not call a doctor for me.”

It is narrated about Muhammad that he disliked the juice of dates and refused it.

It is narrated from Hazrat Muawiyah bin Qurrah. He says that Hazrat Abu Darda fell ill, so people went to visit him. The people said to him, "Shall we not call a doctor for you?" Hazrat Abu Darda replied, "He is the one who has laid me on the bed."