# The Prophetic Medicine

> A source-faithful reading edition of The Prophetic Medicine by Ibn Qay’em El-Jozeyah, translated by ABD EL-QADER the son of ABD EL-AZEEZ (2003 source edition).

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## The Prophet's guidance on treating the sick with the simplest types of food

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The Prophet's guidance on treating the sick with the simplest types of food

In the Sahihain it is narrated that A'esha said that when a relative of hers would die the women would gather on that occasion and then would depart except for her family members and close associates. She would then order that milk soup be prepared. Then, Tharid would be made and she would pour the milk soup on it. A'csha would then ask them to eat saying, "I heard the Messenger of Allah b saying:

"Milk sous brings relief to the heart of the sick and takes away some of the anguish."

Milk soup, means the kind of soup that is similar

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to milk in consistency. This is a beneficial food suitable for the sick, especially when well cooked until acquiring a soft consistency. The milk like soups, are as beneficial as barley soup, even better. Barely soup is made of whole barley grains, while the milk like soup is made of ground barley flour with its bran.

We mentioned that observing the habits and customs of a certain sick person benefits them with a favorable cure and nourishment. The people in AI-Medina were accustomed to eating barley soup ground not whole, thus making it more nutritious and beneficial for them. The doctors in cities recommend the use of whole barley grains, because the soup in this case is lighter and easier for the ailing person to digest. The people who live in cities are used to comfort and easy life and that is why ground barley grain is heavy on their stomachs.

Whole grain barley soup digests quickly, provides good nutrition, and cleanses the stomach, especially when taken while it is still hot. In this case, it's cleansing and digestive qualities are stronger and the soup will In addition develop its instinctive heat quicker and will soften the outer layers of the stomach.

The Prophet's statement that the Milk like soup takes away some of the sadness refers to the effect of sadness on the mood and in weakening the instinctive well being, which in turn affects the soul and the heart.

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Milk like soup brings strength to one's inner energy and thus the body will be able to rid itself of the sadness and grief that took it over.

We could In addition say that some foods bring relief to the heart, such as the type of soup mentioned above, because they posses a special quality that effect people's mood and brings them relief and comfort. Allah knows best.

We might In addition say that the sick person's strength becomes weaker because of his grief and sadness that will translate to dryness in the body and the stomach due to the scarcity of food. The milk like soup brings wetness and strength to the stomach, which will In addition bring relief to the heart. In addition, the sick person may complain from an accumulation of harmful flatulence or phlegm in his stomach. The milk like soup will dissolve these harmful substances or dilute them, so that the pain and harm they cause are diminished, especially for those accustomed to eating barley bread, such as the people of Al-Medina. During that time, barley bread was the staple diet for the people of Al-Medina as wheat was scarce at that time.