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مسند الحميدي
Musnad Humaydi
Hadiths of Uthman ibn Affan (may Allah be pleased with him)
Guidance on applying collyrium for eye treatment during Ihram
Hadith 34
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34 - حَدَّثَنَا الْحُمَيْدِيُّ، ثنا سُفْيَانُ، ثنا أَيُّوبُ بْنُ مُوسَي، أَخْبَرَنِي نُبَيْهُ بْنُ وَهْبٍ قَالَ: اشْتَكَي عُمَرُ بْنُ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مَعْمَرٍ عَيْنَهُ بِمَلَلٍ وَهُوَ مُحْرِمٌ فَأَرْسَلَ إِلَي أَبَانَ بْنِ عُثْمَانَ بْنِ عَفَّانَ يَسْأَلُهُ بِأَيِّ شَيْءٍ يُعَالِجُهُ فَقَالَ لَهُ أَبَانُ بْنُ عُثْمَانَ: اضْمُدْهُمَا بِالصَّبِرِ فَإِنِّي سَمِعْتُ عُثْمَانَ بْنَ عَفَّانَ يُخْبِرُ بِذَلِكَ عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صَلَّي اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ أَنَّهُ قَالَ: «يُضَمِّدُهَا بِالصَّبِرِ»
Nabiyah bin Wahb narrates: At the place of "Milal," Umar bin Ubaidullah developed an eye ailment while he was in the state of Ihram. He sent a message to Aban bin Uthman and asked him: With what should he treat it? So Aban bin Uthman said: Apply sabr (a specific type of herb) on it, because I heard Sayyiduna Uthman bin Affan (may Allah be pleased with him) narrate from the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "A man should apply sabr (a specific type of herb) on it."
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Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Muhammad Ibrahim bin Basheer
Benefit:
From this hadith, it is understood that during the state of ihram, one may apply an aloe (aloe vera) paste. One should avoid applying kohl (surma), because kohl is a beautification that imparts color, and all forms of beautification are prohibited in ihram. The application of aloe paste will relieve discomfort and also avoid beautification. There is no harm in using medicine, and applying kohl is also permissible; however, it is necessary to ensure that neither the medicine nor the kohl contains any fragrance.
From this hadith, it is understood that during the state of ihram, one may apply an aloe (aloe vera) paste. One should avoid applying kohl (surma), because kohl is a beautification that imparts color, and all forms of beautification are prohibited in ihram. The application of aloe paste will relieve discomfort and also avoid beautification. There is no harm in using medicine, and applying kohl is also permissible; however, it is necessary to ensure that neither the medicine nor the kohl contains any fragrance.
Source: Musnad al-Humaydi: Commentary by Muhammad Ibrahim bin Bashir, Page: 34
Hafiz Muhammad Ameen
“Apply a paste” means to apply a paste of aloe instead of using kohl, because kohl is a colored adornment, and every kind of adornment is prohibited in the state of ihram. By applying a paste of aloe, the discomfort will be alleviated and one will also avoid adornment.
Source: Sunan Nasa'i: Translation and Benefits by Shaykh Hafiz Muhammad Amin Hafizullah, Page: 2712
Shaykh Dr. Abdur Rahman Freywai
Commentary: 1؎ :
From this hadith it is understood that applying aloe, or any similar substance which does not have fragrance, as a paste to the eyes is permissible;
no expiation (fidyah) will be required for this.
As for substances that do have fragrance, then in cases of necessity and need, it is also permissible to apply them as a paste,
but in such a case, expiation (fidyah) will be required.
The scholars are also in agreement that, in cases of necessity, it is permissible for a muhrim (one in the state of ihram) to apply kohl (surmah) to the eyes, provided it does not contain fragrance;
no expiation (fidyah) will be required for this.
However, Imam Shafi'i and others have considered it disliked (makruh) to apply kohl (surmah) for the purpose of adornment,
and a group has prohibited it.
Imam Ahmad and Ishaq also hold the opinion that applying kohl (surmah) for adornment is not permissible.
From this hadith it is understood that applying aloe, or any similar substance which does not have fragrance, as a paste to the eyes is permissible;
no expiation (fidyah) will be required for this.
As for substances that do have fragrance, then in cases of necessity and need, it is also permissible to apply them as a paste,
but in such a case, expiation (fidyah) will be required.
The scholars are also in agreement that, in cases of necessity, it is permissible for a muhrim (one in the state of ihram) to apply kohl (surmah) to the eyes, provided it does not contain fragrance;
no expiation (fidyah) will be required for this.
However, Imam Shafi'i and others have considered it disliked (makruh) to apply kohl (surmah) for the purpose of adornment,
and a group has prohibited it.
Imam Ahmad and Ishaq also hold the opinion that applying kohl (surmah) for adornment is not permissible.
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi – Majlis ‘Ilmi Dar al-Da‘wah, New Delhi Edition, Page: 952
