# 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). This is an unproofread OCR transcription, not a verified edition. Arabic quotations, diacritics, religious symbols, numbers, and some English words may contain recognition errors. Verify exact quotations against the original PDF. Do not silently correct, paraphrase, or present uncertain text as verified. This is historical source material, not medical advice or an endorsement of its remedies. Cite the book and printed page number when referencing a passage. PDF page numbers are printed page numbers + 1. Section headings and page labels below are navigation metadata; the passages retain the reader’s transcription and original order. All paths are relative to this site’s origin. [Section index](/llms.txt) ## The Letter K’aff } . Reader: /read/110-the-letter-k-aff.html ### Printed page 553 Reference: /read/110-the-letter-k-aff.html#page-553 The Letter K aff Kitab (Books or Writings) This chapter contains books or writings of divine remedies, Islamic prayer formulas, as Islamic amulets (prayer formulas written down and worn for a specific purpose).* 1. An Amulet for Fever Al-Mirwazi said, "Abu Abdullah (Imam Ahmad) was informed that was suffering from fever and he wrote to me a supplication for fever that reads like this, 'In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Beneficent. In the Name of Allah, and depending on Allah. و3 7 و Be, foe‏ ارس 3 0 472 > قلا Ip GS Jn‏ وَسَلدما على إِبَرَهِيمَ CED‏ وَأَرَادُوا به- كيدا - Ree >:‏ و مه 2 0200 . الأنبياء‎ 15:70 GCE الأختريرت‎ gales "We (Allah) said: 'O fire! Be you coolness and safety for IbrahJm (Abraham)! And they wanted to harm him, but We made them the worst losers. (21:69,70) O Allah, the Lord of (angels) Gabriel, Michael and Israfil: cure this person with this supplication by Your ### Printed page 554 Reference: /read/110-the-letter-k-aff.html#page-554 oF +1. sed RAGest Z “the praniin: Power, Strength and Might, © Lord of the crention, Ameen,’ In addition, AI-Mirwazi said that Abu Ja'tar, Muhammad bin Ali was asked about wearing [a written] Ruqvah (divine remedy, Islamic prayer formula or amulet). He said, "If it was from the Book of Allah or a Hadith {correctly] related from the Prophet, then wear it and use it as a remedy as much as possible.” Abu Abdullah was listening to this narration and In addition, Imam Ahmad did not object when he was asked about wearing a Rugyah amulet after an illness or a calamity strikes. Al-Khallal In addition narrated that Abdullah bin Ahmad told him that his father used to write some supplication in a Rugyah amulet tor those who have a certain fear and for fever after it strikes. An Amulet for Difficult Pregnancies In addition, Al-Khailal narrated that Abdullah bin Ahmad said that his father wrote a Ruqyah, Islamic prayer formula, as an Islamic amulet, on a pure object for women who suffered from difficuit pregnancies. In the, amulet, Ahmad wrote the Hadith narrated by Ibn Abbas, "There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, the Most Forbearing, the Most Generous. All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the Mighty Throne. ### Printed page 555 Reference: /read/110-the-letter-k-aff.html#page-555 "4il the praises and thanks are to Allah the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinn and all that exists)" - os 50-0 7 31 AP 2 27 4» © عَنِيّة أوْ حدهًا‎ Nigh Ios i 5} . النازعات‎ (£4) "The Day they see it, (it will be) as if they had not tarried (in this world) except an afternoon or a morning.” (79:46) SEA Jase Ts LOT مِنَ‎ aT Syl ce US 2b ١ ty 6 4. Be 0‏ عة من جار a‏ يم سه ساس ics Yl fib aS يوْمَ يَرَونَ مَا يُوعَدُو‎ "On the Dav when they will see that (torment) with which they are promised (i.e. threatened, it will be) as if they had not stayed more than an hour in a single day. (O mankind! this Qur'an is sufficient as) a clear Message (or proclamation to save yourself from destruction). But shall any be destroyed except the peopie who are Al-Fasiqun {rebellious against Allah's Command. disobedient to Allah)?" (46:35) Al-Khallal said that a man came to Abu Abdullah and asked him to write a Islamic prayer formula as an Islamic amulet for a woman who had gone into labor for ### Printed page 556 Reference: /read/110-the-letter-k-aff.html#page-556 two days. Imam Ahmad asked the man to bring a wide cup with some Saffron [and wrote the amulet for the man's wife]. He In addition narrated that Imam Ahmad wrote the same amulet for several other people. It was reported that 'Ikrimah narrated that Ibn Abbas said, "Jesus, the Messenger of Allah b once passed by a cow that was suffering from hard labor. The cow said [to Jesus], 'O, Word of Allah (be and he was)! Ask Allah to relieve me from what I am suffering from.' He said, "O Creator of the soul from another soul, who brings to life a soul from within another soul, relieves her.' The cow then gave birth and soon started to smell her newly born." Ibn Abbas then said, "Therefore, when the woman is suffering from hard labor, write [and recite] this supplication for her." The types of Islamic prayer formulas as Islamic amulets that we mentioned are beneficial, Allah willing. Further, several scholars among the Salaf have allowed writing the Qura'an and drinking its water as a cure. Another Amulet for Pregnant Women ### Printed page 557 Reference: /read/110-the-letter-k-aff.html#page-557 One should write the following Ayah in a pure pot: 2 حىي م ,8 ه ع.ر ه & 5 7 مه > إذا السَّمَاءُ أنشّقت © وَأَؤْنَتَ لِربّينا وَحُقَتٌ وت وَإِذَا آلْأَرَضْ [a PET 2 4 8 EE EE A 1 VE EE YR — Sg 6د ءا ر 2% مدت و6 والقت ما فيها Hels;‏ € )1:4( الانشقاق . "When the heaven is split asunder. In addition, listens to and obeys its Lord and it must do so. And when the earth is stretched forth, and has cast out all that was in it and became empty." (84:1 -4) Then the pregnant woman should drink from this pot and pour some of it on her stomach. An Amulet for Nosebleeds Ibn Taymiyyah used to write the following Ayah on his forehead: "And it was said: 'O earth! Swallow up your water, and O sky! Withhold (your rain). And the water was made to subside and the Decree (of Allah) was fulfilled (i.e. the destruction of the people (Noah). "(I 144) I In addition heard him say. "I wrote [this A/oh] for several people and they were cured.” He In addition said [about the Ayah], "It is not allowed to write it with ### Printed page 558 Reference: /read/110-the-letter-k-aff.html#page-558 the blood of the nosebleed as some ignorant people do, because blood is impure and one is not allowed to use it to write Allah's Speech." Another Amulet for nose bleeds It was reported that Prophet Musa .Once went out wearing an outer garment and then suffered from nosebleed and covered [his nose]. An Amulet for fungus One should write [the following for it:] "...then it is struck with a fiery whirlwind, so )( By Allah's Will and Power. Another Amulet for fungus When the sun becomes yellow, one should write [the Ayah], 37? a, 8 ع ص يرل‎ Iga, م سل راس‎ gL من‎ GLAS SS: وَءَامِمُوأ بِرَسُولِه‎ ATL eT ءَامَعُوأ‎ Qual يتما‎ » رمه‎ be te ea a رت|) اسه‎ - 2 ails لحكم 95 تمشون بد وَيَغْفِرٌ لكم‎ Jey a 55 . الحديد‎ (YA) gy 45‏ تر ### Printed page 559 Reference: /read/110-the-letter-k-aff.html#page-559 "O you who believe {in Musa fMoses) (i.e. Jews) and Musd (Jesus) (i.e.. Christians)]! Fear Allah, and believe in His Messenger (Muhammad gg) He will give you a double portion of His Mercy. and He will give you a light by which you shall waik (straight). And He will forgive you. And Aliah is Oft-Forgiving. Most Merciful." (57:28) An Amulet for three-day Fever One should write on three separate papers, "In the Name of Allah it is running away. In the Name of Allah it has subsided. In the Name of Allah it has decreased." Every day [that the fever lasts], one should swallow the paper with some water. An Amulet for sciatica One should write, "In the Name ot Allah. O Allah, Lord of everything, Owner of everything and Creator of everything! You have created the sciatic nerve and me. Do not give it power over me, nor allow me to cut it. Heal me completely and eradicate the illness. There is none who can heal except You." An Amulet for bleeding veins At-Tirmidhi narrated that Ibn Abbas said that the Messenger of Allah b used to teach them to recite [the ### Printed page 560 Reference: /read/110-the-letter-k-aff.html#page-560 following Ruqyoh], against fever and various pains, 'In the Name of Allah, the Most Great, I seek refuge with Allah, the All-Mighty, from the evil of bleeding veins and from the evil of the fire's heat," An Amulet for Toothache One should write on the cheek that is closer to the pain, "In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. ع * ول 0007 مه راو را مه 7 مد هه را د ( وَهُوَالَذِىَ ash Lt Gist‏ وَالْأَفيِدَة قَليلاً ما 7% لمم - (VA) » © Og R55‏ المؤمنون . "It is He Who has created for you (the sense of) hearing (ears), eyes (sight), and hearts (understanding). Little thanks you give." (23:78) Or, وها < qa 4s aa Fg weer er MH 4 © adel Ratt 505 tls SOT سَكَنَ فى‎ Gy + ( )17( الأنعام . "And to Him belongs whatsoever exists in the night and the day, and He is the All-Hearing, the All- Knowing." (6:13) ### Printed page 561 Reference: /read/110-the-letter-k-aff.html#page-561 An Amulet for abscess One should write [this amulet and place it] on the abscess, صَفصّفًا © » )٠١6:205(‏ طه. "And they ask you concerning the mountains: say, "My Lord will blast them and scatter them as particles of dust. Then He shall leave them as a level smooth plain." (20:105,106) 2. Kamah (Truffles) In the Sahihain it is narrated that the Prophet said: "The Kamah is among the Manna and its water (extract or juice) cures the eve.” The Kamah grows wild underground, and it is called Kamah because it grows hidden beneath the earth. The Kamah does أمدز‎ have leaves or stems. The essence of the Kamah is partly earthly and partly steamy and remains concealed underground during winter and then starts to grow above the ground with spring rainfall. This is why 1t is called the smallpox ot the ### Printed page 562 Reference: /read/110-the-letter-k-aff.html#page-562 land, for 1t is similar to smallpox, whic: is caused by moistures clogged with blood that get aggravated during the early childhood years when the body starts to cain Kamakh {truffles; grow in the spring and are eaten raw or cooked. The Arabs used to call iruffles ‘the plant of the thunder, because they grow in the afiermath of thunderstorms. The nomads iu the desert use mushrooms in their regular diet. Further, the best type of truffles grow on sandy dry land. There are several types of Kamah, among which is a poisonous plant wiuch is reddish in coior and which causes asphyxiation. The Kamah is cold and wet in the third degree, and 1t is not favorable for the stomach and not easily digested. Eating Kamal on a regular basis causes constipation, gastric pain, facial paralysis, stomachache and dysuna (painful unnation). Humid kinds of mushrooms are less harmful! than dry ones. Thereiore, those who wish to eat Kamah should bury them in a muddy area and then boil them in water, add salt and mint, and men eat them with oil and spices. This is because the Kamah has a heavy, earthly essence, although it contains a fair amount of water 1n its essence that makes it a little light. In addition, using the Kamah as kohl helps in cases of bad eyesight and ophthalmia (conjunctivitis). ### Printed page 563 Reference: /read/110-the-letter-k-aff.html#page-563 Some of the best doctors have agreed that truffle water or juice helps strengthen the eyesight. 2. Kamah (Truffles) In the Sahihain it is narrated that the Prophet said: "The Kamah is among the Manna and its water {extract or juice) cures the eye." The Kamah grows wild underground, and it is called Kamah because it grows hidden beneath the earth. The Kamah does not have leaves or stems. The essence of the Kamah is partly earthly and partly steamy and remains concealed underground during winter and then starts to grow above the ground with spring rainfall. This is why it is called the smallpox of the land, for it is similar to smallpox, which is caused by moistures clogged with blood that get aggravated during the early childhood years when the body starts to gain strength. Kamah {truffles) grow in the spring and are eaten raw or cooked. The Arabs used to call truifles 'the plant of the thunder, because they grow in the aftermath of thunderstorms. The nomads in the desert use mushrooms in their regular diet. Further, the best type of truffles grow on sandy dry land. There are several types of Kamabh, ### Printed page 564 Reference: /read/110-the-letter-k-aff.html#page-564 among which is a poisonous plant whic is reddish in color and which causes asphyxiation. The Kamah is cold and wet in the third degree, and it is not favorable for the stomach and not easily digested. Eating Kamah on a regular basis causes constipation, gastric pain, facial paralysis, stomachache and dysuria (painful urination). Humid kinds of mushrooms are less harmful than dry ones. Therefore, those who wish to eat Kamah should bury them in a muddy area and then boil them in water, add salt and mint, and then eat them with oil and spices. This is because the Kamah has a heavy earthly essence, although it contains a fair amount of water in its essence that makes it a little light. In addition, using the Kamah as kohl helps in cases of bad eyesight and ophthalmia (conjunctivitis). Some of the best doctors have agreed that truffle water or juice helps strengthen the eyesight. There are two opinions regarding the meaning of what the Prophet b said: "The Kamah 1s among the Manna." Some people said, 'the Manna that Allah has sent down to the Children of Israel was not only the sweetmeat that we know, but In addition several other plants that grow in the wild without effort or planting on the people's part to grow. The Manna, in their opinion, means the ### Printed page 565 Reference: /read/110-the-letter-k-aff.html#page-565 Favor, and thus, every type of plant or bounty that Allah grants to mankind without effort on their part is called Manna. All of Allah's bounties that He grants to mankind are a Favor from Him. Yet, Allah specifically mentioned the types of His Favors concerning which the slave does not make any effort, whether in growing or producing them, and called these Favors, Manna. During the years of wandering in the earth with which Allah tested the Children of Israel, they used to sustain themselves on truffles that sufficed for bread. In addition, Allah gave them quails thet sufficed as meat, and made their sweet the Manna that descends from trees. Therefore, their diet was complete. Further, the Prophet's statement: "The Kamah is a type of the Manna that Allah has sent down on the ‘Children of israel." Some considered that the Kamah is a type of Manna, although the word 'Manna is usually used to describe the dew that descends on trees, which is originally called Taranjabin. The second opinion states that the Kamah was called Manna because it resembles the Manna that descends on trees, in that it is collected without effort to plant or water. ### Printed page 566 Reference: /read/110-the-letter-k-aff.html#page-566 If one asks, this is the case with Kamah, then what about the harm that it contains? Know that Allah created everything in a perfect shape and essence. What Allah created is free from defects and harm and is beneficial for mankind. The various types of ailments occur later on when what Allah creates becomes spoiled somehow by being mixed or polluted by other substances, and so forth. If what Allah creates 1s left in its original shape that Allah has created, it does not contain any harm. Those who have knowledge of the world and of the creation realize that all types of evil or harm in the air, land, plants and various creations occur after they are created. In addition, ever since mankind started disobeying their Prophets, all types of general and private evil occurred, that which causes them pain, illnesses, diseases, plagues, famines and loss of blessings in the land and in what it produces. The fruits and plants have thus lost their value and benefit gradually. If one does not comprehend these facts, the following Avah should be enough for him to understand. ee) الئاس‎ CIES بِمَا‎ sll AT آَلْقِسَادُ فى‎ gb > ek ge, MU A a له‎ . الذى عيلوا لعلهم يرّجعون (© € )8( الروم‎ Gan ### Printed page 567 Reference: /read/110-the-letter-k-aff.html#page-567 "Evil (sins and disobedience to Ailak} has appeared on land and sea because of what the hands of men have earned (by oppression and evil deeds). (30:41) Fi One should apply this Avah t¢ what occurs in this 4 world and compare them together. Further, the people notice how various illnesses and sicknesses occur ni plants, animals and fruits. These illnesses only produce other types of illnesses and diseases. The more mankind siaris a new type of evii and sin, the more illnesses and diseases Ailah brings to their foods, fruits, air, water sources, bodies, shapes and outer appearance. In addition, the people's behavior suffers a type of harm or alteration that 1s compatibie with what their bodies commit of injustice and sin. Beiore this time, the crops and grains used 0 be larger in size than at the present time, for the blessings in such tieins was bigger than at the present time. imam Ahmad narrated, "A bundle that contained some wheat seeds as big as date seeds was found in a safe tha: belonged to members of the Umayyad dynasty. On it, these words were written, This used to grow during the times when justice prevailed.' "Imam Ahmad mentioned this story after narrating one of the Prophet's Ahadeeth. The majority of the diseases and ilinesses are the ### Printed page 568 Reference: /read/110-the-letter-k-aff.html#page-568 remnant of the torments that were inflicted on the nations that lived before our time. These illnesses and diseases remained for those who followed their lead and imitated the previously tormented nations. This is a just judgment that the Prophet b mentioned when he stated that the Plague: "It is the remnant of an affliction that Allah has sent on the Children of Israel.” In addition, Allah sent the wind on the people of 'Ad for seven nights and eight days. Allah has left some of this strong wind for the people who came after them to serve as a reminder [of what happened to Ad]. Allah made the works of the righteous and the sinning people as reasons behind much of what has happened in this world. For instance, when the people do not work righteousness or give in charity, the rain does not fall on them, and thus famine occurs. In addition, when the meek and powerless people are dealt with unjustly, when the people cheat in weights, and when the strong transgress the rights of the weak, the injustice committed by the [tyrant] rulers intensifies as a consequence. Such unjust rulers do not grant mercy if they are asked for mercy, nor are they kind when they are called on to be kind. In reality, what the rulers do and commit is a mere reflection of what their subjects do and ### Printed page 569 Reference: /read/110-the-letter-k-aff.html#page-569 commit. Allah, with His Wisdom and Just Decisions, makes people's work appear to them in various forms that are compatible to their works. Sometimes Allah strikes mankind with famines, sometimes with an enemy, sometimes with unjust rulers, sometimes with diseases, and sometimes with depression and sadness that will remain with them. Sometimes Allah strikes mankind with preventing the blessings from descending on them and by allowing the devils to have power over them, and leading them to what is certain torment. In this case, mankind will revert to what they were created for [either Paradise or the Fire]. The wise person thinks about the world and seeks the areas where Allah exerts His Justice and Wisdom, Then he will realize that the Prophets and their followers are passing on the path of safety, while the rest of mankind are leading themselves to the path of destruction and the land of failure. Allah will certainly bring His judgement and command to a successful conclusion, none can avert His decisions or commands. All success comes from Allah. There are three opinions regarding the meaning of the Prophet's statement: "And its water cures the eye." First: that the K'ama'a water is an ingredient in the ### Printed page 570 Reference: /read/110-the-letter-k-aff.html#page-570 reriedies for eve ailments, not that it is used alone. Second: that K'ama'a is used alone after broiling it and extracting its juice, The fire matures and softens the truffles. thus dissolving the harmful wetness and excrements that the K'ama'a contains and leaving the beneficial ingredients. Third: that the meaning of 'its water entails the rain that makes the mushroom grow and which is the first peich of rain that falls. In this case, the Hadith will be talking about the rain not the mushrooms themselves. Ibn Al-Jawzi mentioned this opinion, which is the weakest among the three opinions mentioned herewith. oo Other people said that this portion of the Hadith entails using K.amah water to cool the eye. Hence its water alone 1s a cure, while the other parts are used as ingredients in compound remedies. Al-Ghafigi said, "The K'ama'a water (juice) is the best remedy for the eye when kneaded with the Ithmid (antimony type of Kohl) and then used as kohl (i.e. eyeliner). It In addition strengthens the eyelid and the eyesight and prevents many illnesses from attacking the eye." 579 ### Printed page 571 Reference: /read/110-the-letter-k-aff.html#page-571 3. Kabath (Arak Tree Fruit) In the Sahihain it is narrated that Jabir bin Abdullah said, "We were with the Messenger of Allah » collecting Kabath when he said, "Collect the black type of Kabath because it is the best type." The Kabath is the fruit that grows on the plant called Arak which grow in the area of Hijaz [and whose branches are used for Siwak as we have stated]. It is hot and dry and carries the same benefits as the Arak tree: strengthening the stomach, helping the digestion, dissolving phlegm and relieving back pain and several other illnesses. Ibn Juljul said, "Drinking its soup produces urine as a diuretic, and cleanses the prostate." In addition, Ibn Radhwan said, "[The Kabath] strengthens the stomach and constipates (mildly)." 4. Katam (Plants Used to Dye the Hair Black) Al-Bokhary narrated that Uthman bin Abdullah bin Mawhab said, "We came to Umm Salamah and she took out some of the Messenger's hair that was dyed with henna and Katam." In addition in the four books of Sunan (Abu Dawood, At-Termezey, An-Nas'ay and Ibn Majah) it is narrated that the Prophet b said: ### Printed page 572 Reference: /read/110-the-letter-k-aff.html#page-572 "Henna and Katam are the best of what you use to change (the color of) white hair." In addition, in the Sahihain it is narrated that Anas said, "Abu Bakr once dyed (his hair) with henna and Katam." Further, Abu Dawood narrated that Ibn Ab'ass said, "A man who tinted (his hair) with henna passed by the Prophet s, who said, "How good this is." Then another man who tinted (his hair) with both henna and Katam passed by and the Prophet sag said, 'This is even better.’ Then another man who tinted with Sufrah (a black dye) passed by and the Prophet b said, "This is the best of all." Al-Ghafiqi said, "Katam is a plant that grows in valleys and its leaves are similar to olive-leaves and grows higher than a (man's) shoulders. Its fruit grows to the size of peppers and have seeds in the middle. When the seeds are crushed, they turn black and when the leaves are squeezed and one drinks a small measure [of the extract], it causes vomiting. Katam In addition benefits against dog bites. When the stem is boiled in water, it is used as ink." AI-Kindi In addition stated that, "If one uses the Katam's seed as Kohl (i.e., eyeliner), it will clear the eye from the water that accumulates in it." Some people thought that Katam is the Wasmah or the Nile-Leaves. This is not true, because Wasmah is a different plant. The author of the Sahih said, "Katam, ### Printed page 573 Reference: /read/110-the-letter-k-aff.html#page-573 which is used to dye the hair, is a plant that is mistakenly taken for Wasmah." The Wasmah has long leaves that are bluish in coor and which are larger than the Khilaf (Chalef) leaves and are similar to pea leaves but larger in size. Further, Wasmah is collected in Hijaz and Yemen. If someone asks, "In the Sahih it is narrated that the Prophet s& did not dye (his hair)." We answer that Imam Ahmad said that other Companions have narrated that the Prophet s*1 dyed (his hair). Those who were witnesses to an act are not like those who did not witness it. Hence, Imam Ahmad affirmed that the Prophet sg: had indeed used Khid'ab (dyed the hair), although Imam Malik denied it. If someone says that in Sahih Muslim it is narrated the Hadith that disallows dying the hair black, when Abu Bakr's father was brought to the Prophet b with all his hair being white. The Prophet b said at that time: "Change this white hair but avoid the black color.” Katam changes the color of the hair to black. There are two wavs to answer this argument. First, the Prophet b disallowed dying the hair black. But if the black color is mixed with henna and Katam, there is no harm in it. Katam and henna dye the hair between red and black colors, unlike Wasmah, which ### Printed page 574 Reference: /read/110-the-letter-k-aff.html#page-574 turns the hair black. This is the most plausible answer to the argument. The second answer is that dying the hair black sometimes occurs for the purpose of deceiving others, such as when an old woman dyes her hair black to deceive the husband or other people, or when an old man dyes his hair black to deceive a woman. This is a type of cheating that is disallowed. On the other hand, if dying the hair black does not entail deceit, it is allowed. There are authentic narrations that Al-Hasan and Al-Husayn used to dye their hair black, as Ibn Jarir has reported. He In addition reported that this is the opinion of Uthman bin ‘Affan, Abdullah bin Ja'far, Sad bin Abu Waqgas, "Ugbah bin 'Amir, Al-Mughirah bin Shu'bah, Jarir bin Abdullah and Amr bin Al-'Aas. He In addition related this opinion to several of the Tabi'in, the second generation of Islam, such as Amr bin Uthman, Ali bin Abdullah Ibn Ab'ass, Abu Salamah bin Abdur-Rahman, Abdur-Rahman bin Al- Aswad, Musa bin Talhah, Az-Zuhri, Ayyub and Isma'il bin M'ad Yakrib. Ibn Al-Jawzi In addition related this opinion to Mu'harib bin Dithar, Yazid, Ibn Jurayj, Abu Yusuf, Abu Ishaq, Ibn Abu Layla, Ziyad bin 'Alaqah, Ghaylan bin Jami’, Nafi' bin Jubayr, 'Amr bin 'Ali Al- Mugaddami and AI-Qasim bin Sallam. ### Printed page 575 Reference: /read/110-the-letter-k-aff.html#page-575 5. Karm, which is ihe grapevirie It is not preferred that one calls the grapevine Karm, as Muslim narrated that the Prophet b said: "None of you should call the grapevine Karm, fcr Al-Karm is the Muslim man.” In another narration the Prophet b said: "The Karm is the beli'ever's heart." in addition another narration states: "Do not say (for grapes) Al-Karm, rather say 'Tnob 11 i jan } (grape), and Hablah (grapevine). This Hadith entails two meanings that the Arabs used to call the grapevine Al-Karma because of its tremendous benefits. This is why the Prophet as disiiked calling it Karm because this exotic name drives the heart to like it and to later like what it is used to produce: alcohol, which is the mother of all impure things. The Prophet s& disliked calling what is used to produce alcohol with one of the best names. The second, this Hadith is similar to the Ahadeeth, "The strong persen is not one who OVErpowers others physically." ### Printed page 576 Reference: /read/110-the-letter-k-aff.html#page-576 And "The Miskin (poor) is not one who keeps wandering in the land." In this case, the Hadith (about AI-Karm) means, "You call the grapevine Karm because of its many benefits, while the believing heart or the Muslim person deserves this good name even more, for indeed, the believer is all pure and beneficial." The Hadith then draws the attention to what the believer's heart has of goodness, generosity, faith, enlightenment, guidance, fear from Allah and the rest of the good characteristics because of which the believer deserves the name Karm more than the grapevine. The grapevine is cool and dry, while its leaves are cool in the first degree. When the grape leaves are crushed and their powder is used as a bandage for headache, they relieve the pain and In addition relieve swelling and stomach infections. When one drinks the juice of grapevine stems, it will get rid of nausea sensation and will constipate the stomach, and when its hearts are chewed wet, they In addition produce the same benefits. In addition, the extract of grapevine leaves helps relieve stomach ulcers, hemoptysis (spitting up blood), vomit and stomach ache in general. ### Printed page 577 Reference: /read/110-the-letter-k-aff.html#page-577 The sap contained in hanging grapevine stems acts just like gum extracts if one drinks it, as it dissipates stones. Further, when it is used as ointment, it will bring relief to the hearts and will heal the open sores caused by mange, but it is better to wash the affected wound beforehand with water and Natron, When one uses it as an ointment along with oil, it will remove the hair effectively. - The ashes of grapevine stems are In addition used as a bandage, blended with vinegar, rose oil and rue, to relieve spleen swellings. In addition, just as rose oil (or essence), the oil of vine blossoms constipates the stomach and has many other benefits. In general, grapevines have as much benefit as the date tree. 6. Karfas (Celery) Karfas has a good aroma and when it is hung under the neck, it relieves toothache. Karfas 1s hot and dry, and it opens the clogs of the liver and the spleen. Wet celery leaves helps the stomach and the cold liver, causes urine as a diuretic, menstrual flow, and dissolves stones. Celery grains are more effective in this regard. Karfas In addition stimulates semen production and relieves offensive breath. Ar-Razi said, "One should avoid eating it if he fears he might suffer a scorpion sting." ### Printed page 578 Reference: /read/110-the-letter-k-aff.html#page-578 7. Kurrath (Leek There are two types of Kurrath, a Nabatean type and a Shami (Syrian) type. People eat the Nabatean type, which is a vegetable, while the Syrian type has many heads. Kurrath is hot and dry and causes headaches. When Kurrath is cooked, one could eat it or drink its water to help against cold hemorrhages. When its seeds are crushed and kneaded with some tar and then applied on decaying teeth, they will cleanse the rotted teeth and will relieve the pain. Further, the smoke of burnt Kurrath seeds helps dry out hemorrhages. All these benefits are for the Nabatean Kurrath. Yet, the Kurrath is harmful for the teeth and the gums, causes headaches and nightmares and brings darkness to the sight. In addition, it provokes offensive breath, is diuretic, stimulates menstruation flow and semen production, and is not easily digested.