# 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 Letter Foo

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The Letter Foo : 1. Fatihah AI-Kitab (the First Chapter in the Qur'an)

Fatihah is the mother of the Qura'an, the seven frequently recited Versus that the Prophet ste was given and the ultimate cure and beneficial remedy that contains the prefect Rugian, Islamic prayer formula. The Fatihah is the key to acquiring the richness, success and strength. The Fatihah In addition removes sadness, depression, anguish and fear. Only those who appreciate the value of the Fatihah and give it its due consideration, reciting it as it should be recited and knowing the secret of its value as a medicine and as a cure, will acquire such bounties.

One of the Companions unveiled a few of the secrets of the Fatihah when he used it as a Rugyah for scorpion stings. The affected person was instantly cured and the Prophet sn asked the Companion:

”" 4 How did you know it is a cure?"

They are successful ones who uncover some of the

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secrets of the Fatihah and what it contains of Tawhid, knowing Allah and His Names, Attributes, Actions and Decisions. Those who acquire knowledge of what the Fot/hoh contains ~f affirming the religion, Predestination, Resurrection, Allah's Oneness in worship and in Lordship and trusting and depending on He Who owns all affairs, the praise and all pure things and to Whom everything must return. Those who acquire the habit of showing meekness to Allah seeking correct guidance which is the basis of the ultimate happiness in this and the Next Life. Those who acquire knowledge in the connection between the meanings contained in the Fatihah and acquiring the good and fending off the harm of both lives. Those who understand that their ultimate well-being and receiving the perfect Favor of Allah are all linked to implementing these meanings. It is they who will be ablc to substitute the Fatikah in place of many medicines and use it as an Islamic prayer formula {Rugiah), and will use it to open the doors of goodness and drive away the elements of evil. | |

Understanding this subject requires a new nature, a new heart and a new type of Faith. By Allah! You will not find any evil statement, nor misguiding innovation, but the Fatihah will contain what nullifies and refutes it with the best, most correct and most direct manner. In addition, you will not find a door that leads to acquiring divine knowledge, correct guidance of the heart and the

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remedy of the soul against its ills, but that the Fatihah will possess its key and the method to best use it. Finally, you will not find a path on which those who seek the Lord of the Worlds are passing, but you will find the Fatihah in its beginning and end.

By Allah! The Fatihah is much more important than what we have emphasized. The slave who holds fast to the Fatihah, comprehends it in the proper manner, relies on it as a perfect remedy, a shield, immunity, and as a light of guidance. He understands its implications as they should be urderstood. It is he who will not fall into an innovation, or Shirk, or catch an ailment in the heart except briefly!

“ The Fatihah is the ultimate key for the treasures of the earth and Paradise, as well. But not every person knows how to use this key so as to have access to these treasures. If those who seek these treasures were able to uncover the secrets of this chapter [in the Qura'an] and acquire knowledge of its implications, they would add teeth to the key and would have easy access to these treasures.

We are certain of the statements that we have asserted herein because they are true. Allah has Perfect Wisdom in hiding the secrets [of AI-Fatihah'} from the hearts of the majority of humankind, just as He has a

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perfect Wisdom in hiding the treasures of the earth from them.

The hidden treasures of the earth are surrounded by the devils that stand between humankind and these treasures. Only the good souls will be able to defeat these devils with True Faith, which is the weapon that the devils cannot withstand. However, the majority of the souls of mankind are not of this type (are not truly faithful). Therefore, they cannot resist the evil or defeat them to acquire their possessions for, "Whoever kills a combatant will have his possessions."

2. Faghiyah (Henna Blossom)

Faghiyah, henna blossom, is one of the best kinds of perfumes, Faghiyah is mild in its hotness and dryness and constipates mildly. When Faghiyah is placed between folded wool clothes it protects them from mold and mites. In addition, Faghiyah is used in ointments against facial paralysis and aneurysm (dilatation of a portion of the wall of an artery), while its oil helps the organs and relaxes the nerves.

3. Fiddah (Silver)

There is an authentic narration that states:

"The Messenger of Allah had a silver ring with

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a silver face. In addition, the grip of his sword was made from silver."

Unlike disallowing drinking in silver containers, there are no authentic narrations that disallow wearing silver. The category of containers for food and drink is more specific than the category of clothes and adornments. For instance, women are allowed to wear all types of clothes and adornments, while there are specific containers for food and drink that are not allowed to be used (1.e., gold and silver containers). Therefore, the fact that Muslims are not allowed to use some types of containers does not necessarily apply to clothes and adornments [which are a wider category as we Have stated]. In the Sunan it is narrated that the Prophet "e said:

"As for silver, play with it as you like.”

Furthermore, disallowing wearing = silver adornments needs a specific Text (Qura'an or Sunnah) or a consensus (of the scholars) for the heart to accept it with certainty. Once, the Prophet ” held some gold in one hand and some silk in the other hand and said:

"These two are not allcwed for the males of my nation and allowed for the females among them."

Silver is one of the wonders that Allah has created on the earth. It is the key to acquiring ones needs and high

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positions among the people of the earth. Those who have silver are honorable in the eyes of the people and respected in their hearts, allowing them to sit at the head of various meetings and opening all doors in front of them. In addition, ithe people do not feel bored by sitting next to owners of silver, nor will their presence be heavy. Fingers point at them, while eyes look at them [in admiration]. If they speak, people listen and if they intervene, their mediation will be accepted. If they present their witness, their testimony will be accepted and if they give a speech, they will not be blamed for being incompetent; and even the white hair that they have will be considered more youthful than youth itself! |

Silver is one of the remedies that bring joy to the hearts and drive away sadness, depression, and weakness in the heart and its heartbeat. In addition, silver is used in some of the best kinds of ointments and helps extract the harmful substances or conditions of the heart, especially when blended with pure honey and saffron.

Silver is eriginally cold and dry but In addition produces hotness and wetness.

There are four types of gardens that Allah has prepared for His loyal saves when they meet Him: two made of gold and two made of silver, including all their containers, adornments and whatever is in them.

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In the Sahih it is narrated that the Prophet s| said:

"Those who drink from golden or silver bowls are only pushing the Fire ofjahannam down into their stomachs."

He In addition said, as narrated in the Sohi'h:

"Neither drink from golden or silver bowls nor eat on golden on silver plates. It is for them (the disbelievers) in the life of this world and for you in the Next Life."

Some people said that the wisdom behind disallowing using golden and silver containers is to tighten the money supply. They say that if people use silver and gold as containers, then the interests of mankind will not be served well. In addition, some people said that they are disallowed so that whoever uses them does not become arrogant and proud, or so that the poor persons do not become humbled when they see such items, and so forth. These opinions are not sound.

For instance, tightening the money supply should In addition include disallowing wearing golden and silver adornments and canes [not only golden and silver containers]. Further, pride and arrogance are not allowed regarding anything. In addition, making the poor feel humbled is not a precise subject that we can define, for they could In addition feel humbled when they see

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luxurious homes, spacious gardens and lavish means of transportation, clothes and delicious foods. All these items are allowed for people.

" What we think is the valid reason for this prohibition, and Allah has the best knowledge, is that using gold and silver in this manner affects the heart in such a way that contradicts true slavery to Allah. This is why the Prophet gte said that it is for the disbelievers in this life, because the disbelievers do not have a share in the true slavery [to Allah] that will give them the rewards of the Next Life. The slaves of Allah should not use these items in this manner, because only those who do not implement the requirements of their slavery (to Allah) use them in this life, as they prefer the life of this world to the Next Life. Allah has the best knowledge.