# 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 in treating an ulcer and various wounds

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The _ Prophet's guidance _in treating an ulcer and

various wounds

In the Two sound books is narrated that A'esha said:

"Whenever a person would complain from an ulcer (or a canker), or a wound, the Messenger of Allah b would put his finger in the soil (on the ground after inserting it in his mouth, then raise it). saying, 'In the Name of Allah: with the soil of our earth has got a moisture with the saliva of some of us, let our sick be cured, with our Lord's permission.

This is an easy, beneficial cure for the various ulcers and fresh wounds, especially when there is no available medicine. The sand, which is cold and dry and is available on all parts of the world, dries out the moisture that accumulates around the ulcer or wound. This moisture prevents quick healing by natural means, especially in warm areas. Most ulcers and wounds are In addition accompanied by a hot fever, which, when added to the irritant of warm weather, would only intensify the pain of those who are especially sensitive to heat. Since pure sand is cold and dry, more cooling than even the most effective medications for this purpose, the coolness of the sand will effectively pacify the warmth caused by the wound, especially when the sand is washed and dried. Pure sand In addition helps dry out most harmful

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moistures and wetness, because it is a strong drying agent against the wetness that prevents quick healing, as we stated. Further, pure sand helps cool the hotness in the ailing organ, which will strengthen its power of resistance (immunity) and thus end the pain by Allah's Leave,

The Hadith indicates that one should place some saliva on his index finger then place it on pure sand, some of which will stick on to his finger. The finger should then be placed on the affected organ or the wound, and then one recites the supplication mentioned in the Hadith. This practice joins the blessings of mentioning Allah's Name, relating all matters to Him and trusting in Him, adding both the cure and the supplication that will make the remedy even more effective.

There are two opinions regarding the Prophet's statement, "The sand of our land", if whether it entails the sand of the entire earth or just the sand of Medina. There is no doubt that some types of sand are more effective remedies for various ailments than sand from other areas. Galinus said, "In Alexandria, | saw many people who suffer from sever dropsy and an ailing spleen use the sand of Egypt as ointment on their legs, thighs, hands, backs and ribs, and they used to benefit from this remedy." He In addition said, "Hence, this ointment (muddy sand) could help cure Putrid and limp tumors." He continued, "I know of many people, whose bodies have swollen due to

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excessive bleeding, who benefited from remedy using mud. I In addition know of others who used it to cure terminal illnesses that attacked various organs, and the terminal ailments were eradicated." Another author said, "Sand that is imported from the area of Kannus - known. as the island of Mastic - is an effective cleanser and causes the flesh to grow in and around ulcers, thus effectively eradicating them."

Since various types of sand have a healing effect, what about the sand of the best and most blessed area on the face of the carth, especially when mixed with the Prophet's saliva? Added to these blessings is the supplication that the Prophet recited and in which he mentioned the Lord's Name and related all matters to Him. We mentioned that the Rugyah increases in effectiveness according to the strength of faith of the person who is reciting it and the response of the iil person to the Rugyah. No sane, honorable Muslim doctor can deny this fact. However, if any of these qualities is absent, let such a person say whatever falsehood he wishes!