Faiza
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Sunnah Remedies Black seed(Nigella Sativa) , Honey, and Hijamah (Cupping)
Do you know that looking after ourselves is so important.our bodies are an amanah & we should look after them the best possible way. Alhamdulillah Islam is so beautiful that for every problem there is a solution & for every disease there is a cure:-
Our beloved Prophet said: For every disease there is a remedy and when the remedy is made apparent, and then the disease is cured by the permission of Allah Almighty'". [Muslim]
He also said : He who has put diseases on the earth, has also put its remedy there. [Tirmidi]
Some of the useful remedies for certain ailments whose effectiveness is mentioned in many hadith are stated below. Please remember shifaa (cure) is from Allah SWT but it is from the sunnah to seek & take the remedy .As Muslims we must acknowledge and accept that Allah & His Prophet (peace be upon him), know better and have revealed the truth.
Black seed(Nigella Sativa) - This is also known as Al-Habbat ul sawda, black caraway & Kulunji.
This has been around for a long time & has been used since antiquity by Asian herbalists and pharmacists, and was used by the Romans for culinary purposes.
SubhanAllah read the following hadith carefully as it highlights the importance of this seed:-
Aisha RA said that she heard the Messenger PBUH say, This black seed is a cure for every disease except death. (Bukhaari).
Narrated Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him): I heard Allah's Apostle saying: "There is healing in Black seed for all diseases except death." (Sahih Bukhari 7:71:592)
This has many benefits as it provides nutritional support for the body's defense system.
Ibnul Qaiyum (may Allah have mercy upon him) said, The black seed helps against all types of cold ailments when ground, blended with honey and drunk with some water, it will dissolve the stones that appear in the kidney and the prostateit increases the flow during menstruation and the production of milk if it is drunk for several days When it is heated with vinegar and placed on the stomach it will eliminate worms. It also clears up, decomposes and relieves cold symptoms when it is ground, placed in a rag and inhaled through the nose on a regular basis until the ailment is cured. Black seed oil when twenty-five grams of it is drunk with water, it will help against gasping and hard breathing[Translated Medicine of the Prophet by Ibnul Qaiyum (may Allah have mercy upon him)
To sum up this seed is good for many things such as diabetes, good for allergies, for arthritis, improves kidney function, promotes regulation of blood pressure, promotes detoxification of the liver, promotes digestion & elimination etc......need I say more....its so good to take this on a daily basis for general wellbeing....just like we brush our teeth daily to keep them clean & healthy the same way we should take at least a spoon of black seeds....you can get it in oil form which works just as well.
Honey
what does the Quran tell us about this remedy. Allah SWT says:
And your Lord inspired to the bee, "Take for yourself among the mountains, houses, and among the trees and [in] that which they construct.
اور تمہارے پروردگار نے شہد کی مکھیوں کو ارشاد فرمایا کہ پہاڑوں میں اور درختوں میں اور اونچی اونچی چھتریوں میں جو لوگ بناتے ہیں گھر بنا
Then eat from all the fruits and follow the ways of your Lord laid down [for you]." There emerges from their bellies a drink, varying in colors, in which there is healing for people. Indeed in that is a sign for a people who give thought.
اور ہر قسم کے میوے کھا۔ اور اپنے پروردگار کے صاف رستوں پر چلی جا۔ اس کے پیٹ سے پینے کی چیز نکلتی ہے جس کے مختلف رنگ ہوتے ہیں اس میں لوگوں (کے کئی امراض) کی شفا ہے۔ بےشک سوچنے والوں کے لیے اس میں بھی نشانی ہے
Also The prophet PBUH said 'Honey is a remedy for every illness and the Qur'an is a remedy for all illness of the mind, therefore I recommend to you both remedies, the Qur'an and honey.' (Bukhari)
Honey contains 35% protein (one-half of all the amino acids), and is considered to be a complete food. It is highly concentrated source of essential nutrients, containing large amounts of carbohydrates (sugars), the B-complex vitamins, vitamins C, D, and E, and some minerals. It is used to promote energy and healing. It is a great immunity system builder & is a natural remedy for many ailments such as sore throats, cuts & burns.....it is widely believed that Manuka honey from New Zealand is the preferred honey for wound dressing due to its strong antibacterial property.
It is also great for when you are feeling run down......again we should make this part of our daily diet due to its many healing properties & the biggest reason for having even a teaspoon daily is simply for the fact that Allah SWT has referred to honey as shifaa in the Gloriouis Quran.
Hijamah (Cupping)
Hijama (cupping) is one the strongest sunnahs of the Prophet but how many of us even think of it as a cure for our diseases? How many of us even know that something like hijama exists?
Hijama' in arabic is derived from 'hajm' which means 'sucking'. It is the process of applying cups to various points on the body by removing the air inside the cups to form a vacuum. This vacuum sucks out the diseased blood which is then poured into the cups by making small cuts to the skin and then disposed.
Jaabir ibn Abdullah RA reported that the Prophet PBUH said, Indeed in cupping there is a cure. [Muslim ].
Abdullah ibn Abbas RA reported that the Prophet PBUH said, Healing is in three things: in the incision of the cupper, in drinking honey, and in cauterizing with fire, but I forbid my Ummah (nation) from cauterization (branding with fire). [Bukhaaree, ibn Maajah ].
http://www.sailanmuslim.com/news/sunnah-remedies-black-seednigella-sativa-honey-hijamah-cupping/
Black seed (Nigella sativa)
History of the Black Seed
For over two thousand years the black seed, a plant from the Ranunculaceae (buttercup) family, has been traditionally used by various cultures throughout the world as a natural remedy for several diseases and ailments and to improve health in general.
The ancient Egyptians knew and used the black seed and described it as a panacea (cure for problems and diseases). Tutankamun even had a bottle of the oil in his tomb!
The Romans also knew this seed and called it Greek Coriander and used it as a dietary supplement.
In the first century, the Greek physician Dioscoredes recorded that the black seed were taken to treat headaches, nasal congestion, toothache and intestinal worms.
The black seed is also mentioned in the Bible in Isiah 28:25-27 as the fitches. Ibn Senna, known in the West as Avicenna, who wrote the great medical treatise 'The Canon of Medicine', referred to the black seed as the seed that stimulates the body's energy and helps recovery from fatigue.
Special Remedies Using Black Seed Oil
Acne and other skin problems - Dab some of the black seed oil on the problem areas.
Baldness and hair loss - After shampooing, massage a liberal amount of black seed oil and olive oil into the area where there is no hair (equal portions of each).
Bee and Wasp Stings - Take 1/2 teaspoon of oil and 1/2 cup of water and bring to boil. Dab on the bee and wasp stings.
High Blood Pressure - Use 1/2 teaspoon of the black seed oil in some water and drink before eating anything. Try to get plenty of sunshine and eat a few cloves of garlic daily.
Migraines and Headaches - Rub some of the oil on top of the head, temples and a bit in each nostril. Reapply again in a few hours if you still have a severe headache. Take 1 teaspoon of the black seed oil daily mixed with raw honey or juice.
Parasites and Worms - Take 1/2 cup of plain vinegar and 2 teaspoons of the seeds, not necessary to have heated seeds and bring to boil. Let the black seed mixture cool slightly and then brush on your stomach and liver area. Do not wash off. The mixture will absorb into the skin. Wear an old t-shirt to bed so not to stain your sheets. For removal of Ascaris worms, eat 7 dates before sleeping.
Toothache - follow the recipe above and when the mixture has cooled, gargle with the black seed mixture.
Asthma & Bronchial Problems (Far East, Middle East & Malay Peninsula)
Mix a teaspoon of Black Seed Oil in coffee. Taken twice daily. Also rub chest with Black Seed Oil every night and inhale the vapour of Black Seed Oil in hot water.
Backache & other kinds of rheumatism (Middle East & Malay Peninsula)
Mildly heat a small amount of Black Seed Oil and then stroke the rheumatic area intensely. A teaspoon of the oil should also be drunk three times daily.
Diabetes (India)
Mix a cup of whole Black Seeds, a cup of watercress or mustard seeds, half a cup of pomegranate peel, and half a cup of fumitory. Grind the mixture to powder. Take half a teaspoon of the mixture together with a teaspoon of Black Seed Oil daily before breakfast for one month.
Diarrhoea (India & Middle East)
Mix a teaspoon of Black Seed Oil with a cup of yoghurt. Drinking the mixture twice a day until symptoms disappear.
Dry Cough (Middle East & North Africa)
A teaspoon of Black Seed Oil should be mixed in coffee and taken twice a day. Rub the chest and back with Black Seed Oil.
Flu & Nasal Congestion (General)
Placing three to four drops of Black Seed Oil in each nostril can relieve nasal congestion and head cold distress.
Hair Greying (General)
Massaging the hair with Black Seed Oil regularly may prevent premature hair greying.
Hair Loss (India & Middle East)
Stroke the scalp thoroughly with lemon and leave for about 15 minutes, shampoo, wash and dry hair thoroughly. Then massage Black Seed Oil into the scalp. Drink a teaspoon of Black Seed Oil mixed in tea/coffee.
Hay Fever (Middle East)
One tablespoon of Black Seed Oil mixed with a glass of lemon should be taken twice daily until symptoms disappear.
Headaches (General)
Rub the forehead and the sides of the face near the ears with Black Seed Oil and bandage the head. Also a teaspoon of Black Seed Oil should be taken before breakfast.
Healthy Being (General)
To maintain good health take a teaspoon of Black Seed Oil mixed with one teaspoon of pure honey, twice daily.
Healthy Complexion (General)
Mix a tablespoon of Black Seed Oil with a tablespoon of olive oil. Rub the face with this mixture and leave it for at least one hour. Wash with soap and water.
Hypertension (India)
Mix any drink with a teaspoon of Black Seed Oil and also take two lobes of garlic every morning with breakfast. Rub all the body with Black Seed Oil and expose your body to sun rays for half an hour once every three days. Repeat for one month.
Laziness and Fatigue (Turkey)
One tablespoon of Black Seed Oil with a glass of pure orange juice every morning for at least 10 days.
Memory Improvement (Middle East)
A teaspoon of Black Seed Oil mixed in 100mg of boiled mint for at least 15 days.
Muscular pains (General)
Massage the area with Black Seed Oil.
Nervous Tension Stress (India)
A teaspoon of Black Seed Oil with a cup of tea/coffee to be taken three times daily.
Sleeping Disorder (General)
A tablespoon of Black Seed Oil mixed with honey in any hot drink in the evening.
Toothache & Gums (General)
First cook Black Seeds with vinegar. Add Black Seed Oil. Rinse the mouth with this formulation to help the gums and relieve toothache.
Ulcers (Indonesia & India)
Roast powdered Black Seeds over the fire. Mix them with oil of orrisroot, or the oil of henna plant, or the oil of camphire plant making an ointment that is then spread over the festering rural ulcers. After lavation treat with vinegar.
Black Seed Oil Myth or Miracle?
There will always be some who doubt the miraculous power of black seeds and will doubt that they can cure all diseases. This has to do with faith and believing in the miracle. Islam teaches its followers to believe in Allah and his mercy. As stated above, black seeds or black cumin must be taken daily as a vitamin or a pill of life. No other seed on this planet can give what this tiny black seed can and does daily.
http://voices.yahoo.com/everything-ever-wanted-know-black-seeds-7580558.html?cat=68
http://www.muslimhealthnetwork.org/ls_black_seed.shtml
Do you know that looking after ourselves is so important.our bodies are an amanah & we should look after them the best possible way. Alhamdulillah Islam is so beautiful that for every problem there is a solution & for every disease there is a cure:-
Our beloved Prophet said: For every disease there is a remedy and when the remedy is made apparent, and then the disease is cured by the permission of Allah Almighty'". [Muslim]
He also said : He who has put diseases on the earth, has also put its remedy there. [Tirmidi]
Some of the useful remedies for certain ailments whose effectiveness is mentioned in many hadith are stated below. Please remember shifaa (cure) is from Allah SWT but it is from the sunnah to seek & take the remedy .As Muslims we must acknowledge and accept that Allah & His Prophet (peace be upon him), know better and have revealed the truth.
Black seed(Nigella Sativa) - This is also known as Al-Habbat ul sawda, black caraway & Kulunji.
This has been around for a long time & has been used since antiquity by Asian herbalists and pharmacists, and was used by the Romans for culinary purposes.
SubhanAllah read the following hadith carefully as it highlights the importance of this seed:-
Aisha RA said that she heard the Messenger PBUH say, This black seed is a cure for every disease except death. (Bukhaari).
Narrated Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him): I heard Allah's Apostle saying: "There is healing in Black seed for all diseases except death." (Sahih Bukhari 7:71:592)
This has many benefits as it provides nutritional support for the body's defense system.
Ibnul Qaiyum (may Allah have mercy upon him) said, The black seed helps against all types of cold ailments when ground, blended with honey and drunk with some water, it will dissolve the stones that appear in the kidney and the prostateit increases the flow during menstruation and the production of milk if it is drunk for several days When it is heated with vinegar and placed on the stomach it will eliminate worms. It also clears up, decomposes and relieves cold symptoms when it is ground, placed in a rag and inhaled through the nose on a regular basis until the ailment is cured. Black seed oil when twenty-five grams of it is drunk with water, it will help against gasping and hard breathing[Translated Medicine of the Prophet by Ibnul Qaiyum (may Allah have mercy upon him)
To sum up this seed is good for many things such as diabetes, good for allergies, for arthritis, improves kidney function, promotes regulation of blood pressure, promotes detoxification of the liver, promotes digestion & elimination etc......need I say more....its so good to take this on a daily basis for general wellbeing....just like we brush our teeth daily to keep them clean & healthy the same way we should take at least a spoon of black seeds....you can get it in oil form which works just as well.
Honey
what does the Quran tell us about this remedy. Allah SWT says:
And your Lord inspired to the bee, "Take for yourself among the mountains, houses, and among the trees and [in] that which they construct.
اور تمہارے پروردگار نے شہد کی مکھیوں کو ارشاد فرمایا کہ پہاڑوں میں اور درختوں میں اور اونچی اونچی چھتریوں میں جو لوگ بناتے ہیں گھر بنا
Then eat from all the fruits and follow the ways of your Lord laid down [for you]." There emerges from their bellies a drink, varying in colors, in which there is healing for people. Indeed in that is a sign for a people who give thought.
اور ہر قسم کے میوے کھا۔ اور اپنے پروردگار کے صاف رستوں پر چلی جا۔ اس کے پیٹ سے پینے کی چیز نکلتی ہے جس کے مختلف رنگ ہوتے ہیں اس میں لوگوں (کے کئی امراض) کی شفا ہے۔ بےشک سوچنے والوں کے لیے اس میں بھی نشانی ہے
Also The prophet PBUH said 'Honey is a remedy for every illness and the Qur'an is a remedy for all illness of the mind, therefore I recommend to you both remedies, the Qur'an and honey.' (Bukhari)
Honey contains 35% protein (one-half of all the amino acids), and is considered to be a complete food. It is highly concentrated source of essential nutrients, containing large amounts of carbohydrates (sugars), the B-complex vitamins, vitamins C, D, and E, and some minerals. It is used to promote energy and healing. It is a great immunity system builder & is a natural remedy for many ailments such as sore throats, cuts & burns.....it is widely believed that Manuka honey from New Zealand is the preferred honey for wound dressing due to its strong antibacterial property.
It is also great for when you are feeling run down......again we should make this part of our daily diet due to its many healing properties & the biggest reason for having even a teaspoon daily is simply for the fact that Allah SWT has referred to honey as shifaa in the Gloriouis Quran.
Hijamah (Cupping)
Hijama (cupping) is one the strongest sunnahs of the Prophet but how many of us even think of it as a cure for our diseases? How many of us even know that something like hijama exists?
Hijama' in arabic is derived from 'hajm' which means 'sucking'. It is the process of applying cups to various points on the body by removing the air inside the cups to form a vacuum. This vacuum sucks out the diseased blood which is then poured into the cups by making small cuts to the skin and then disposed.
Jaabir ibn Abdullah RA reported that the Prophet PBUH said, Indeed in cupping there is a cure. [Muslim ].
Abdullah ibn Abbas RA reported that the Prophet PBUH said, Healing is in three things: in the incision of the cupper, in drinking honey, and in cauterizing with fire, but I forbid my Ummah (nation) from cauterization (branding with fire). [Bukhaaree, ibn Maajah ].
http://www.sailanmuslim.com/news/sunnah-remedies-black-seednigella-sativa-honey-hijamah-cupping/
Black seed (Nigella sativa)
History of the Black Seed
For over two thousand years the black seed, a plant from the Ranunculaceae (buttercup) family, has been traditionally used by various cultures throughout the world as a natural remedy for several diseases and ailments and to improve health in general.
The ancient Egyptians knew and used the black seed and described it as a panacea (cure for problems and diseases). Tutankamun even had a bottle of the oil in his tomb!
The Romans also knew this seed and called it Greek Coriander and used it as a dietary supplement.
In the first century, the Greek physician Dioscoredes recorded that the black seed were taken to treat headaches, nasal congestion, toothache and intestinal worms.
The black seed is also mentioned in the Bible in Isiah 28:25-27 as the fitches. Ibn Senna, known in the West as Avicenna, who wrote the great medical treatise 'The Canon of Medicine', referred to the black seed as the seed that stimulates the body's energy and helps recovery from fatigue.
Special Remedies Using Black Seed Oil
Acne and other skin problems - Dab some of the black seed oil on the problem areas.
Baldness and hair loss - After shampooing, massage a liberal amount of black seed oil and olive oil into the area where there is no hair (equal portions of each).
Bee and Wasp Stings - Take 1/2 teaspoon of oil and 1/2 cup of water and bring to boil. Dab on the bee and wasp stings.
High Blood Pressure - Use 1/2 teaspoon of the black seed oil in some water and drink before eating anything. Try to get plenty of sunshine and eat a few cloves of garlic daily.
Migraines and Headaches - Rub some of the oil on top of the head, temples and a bit in each nostril. Reapply again in a few hours if you still have a severe headache. Take 1 teaspoon of the black seed oil daily mixed with raw honey or juice.
Parasites and Worms - Take 1/2 cup of plain vinegar and 2 teaspoons of the seeds, not necessary to have heated seeds and bring to boil. Let the black seed mixture cool slightly and then brush on your stomach and liver area. Do not wash off. The mixture will absorb into the skin. Wear an old t-shirt to bed so not to stain your sheets. For removal of Ascaris worms, eat 7 dates before sleeping.
Toothache - follow the recipe above and when the mixture has cooled, gargle with the black seed mixture.
Asthma & Bronchial Problems (Far East, Middle East & Malay Peninsula)
Mix a teaspoon of Black Seed Oil in coffee. Taken twice daily. Also rub chest with Black Seed Oil every night and inhale the vapour of Black Seed Oil in hot water.
Backache & other kinds of rheumatism (Middle East & Malay Peninsula)
Mildly heat a small amount of Black Seed Oil and then stroke the rheumatic area intensely. A teaspoon of the oil should also be drunk three times daily.
Diabetes (India)
Mix a cup of whole Black Seeds, a cup of watercress or mustard seeds, half a cup of pomegranate peel, and half a cup of fumitory. Grind the mixture to powder. Take half a teaspoon of the mixture together with a teaspoon of Black Seed Oil daily before breakfast for one month.
Diarrhoea (India & Middle East)
Mix a teaspoon of Black Seed Oil with a cup of yoghurt. Drinking the mixture twice a day until symptoms disappear.
Dry Cough (Middle East & North Africa)
A teaspoon of Black Seed Oil should be mixed in coffee and taken twice a day. Rub the chest and back with Black Seed Oil.
Flu & Nasal Congestion (General)
Placing three to four drops of Black Seed Oil in each nostril can relieve nasal congestion and head cold distress.
Hair Greying (General)
Massaging the hair with Black Seed Oil regularly may prevent premature hair greying.
Hair Loss (India & Middle East)
Stroke the scalp thoroughly with lemon and leave for about 15 minutes, shampoo, wash and dry hair thoroughly. Then massage Black Seed Oil into the scalp. Drink a teaspoon of Black Seed Oil mixed in tea/coffee.
Hay Fever (Middle East)
One tablespoon of Black Seed Oil mixed with a glass of lemon should be taken twice daily until symptoms disappear.
Headaches (General)
Rub the forehead and the sides of the face near the ears with Black Seed Oil and bandage the head. Also a teaspoon of Black Seed Oil should be taken before breakfast.
Healthy Being (General)
To maintain good health take a teaspoon of Black Seed Oil mixed with one teaspoon of pure honey, twice daily.
Healthy Complexion (General)
Mix a tablespoon of Black Seed Oil with a tablespoon of olive oil. Rub the face with this mixture and leave it for at least one hour. Wash with soap and water.
Hypertension (India)
Mix any drink with a teaspoon of Black Seed Oil and also take two lobes of garlic every morning with breakfast. Rub all the body with Black Seed Oil and expose your body to sun rays for half an hour once every three days. Repeat for one month.
Laziness and Fatigue (Turkey)
One tablespoon of Black Seed Oil with a glass of pure orange juice every morning for at least 10 days.
Memory Improvement (Middle East)
A teaspoon of Black Seed Oil mixed in 100mg of boiled mint for at least 15 days.
Muscular pains (General)
Massage the area with Black Seed Oil.
Nervous Tension Stress (India)
A teaspoon of Black Seed Oil with a cup of tea/coffee to be taken three times daily.
Sleeping Disorder (General)
A tablespoon of Black Seed Oil mixed with honey in any hot drink in the evening.
Toothache & Gums (General)
First cook Black Seeds with vinegar. Add Black Seed Oil. Rinse the mouth with this formulation to help the gums and relieve toothache.
Ulcers (Indonesia & India)
Roast powdered Black Seeds over the fire. Mix them with oil of orrisroot, or the oil of henna plant, or the oil of camphire plant making an ointment that is then spread over the festering rural ulcers. After lavation treat with vinegar.
Black Seed Oil Myth or Miracle?
There will always be some who doubt the miraculous power of black seeds and will doubt that they can cure all diseases. This has to do with faith and believing in the miracle. Islam teaches its followers to believe in Allah and his mercy. As stated above, black seeds or black cumin must be taken daily as a vitamin or a pill of life. No other seed on this planet can give what this tiny black seed can and does daily.
http://voices.yahoo.com/everything-ever-wanted-know-black-seeds-7580558.html?cat=68
http://www.muslimhealthnetwork.org/ls_black_seed.shtml
