Part 66

Third: that the meaning of ‘its water’ entails the rain that makes the mushroom grow and which is the first patch of rain that falls. In this case, the Hadith will be tsixing about the rain not the mushrooms themselves. Ibn Ai-Jawzi mentioned this opinion, which is the weakest among the three opinions mentioned herewith.

Other people said that this portion of the Hadith entails using K.amah water to cool the eye, Hence its water alone is a cure, while the other parts are used as ingredienis in compound remedies.

Al-Ghafiqi 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 koh! (i.e. eyeliner). It In addition strengthens the eyelid and the eyesight and prevents many illnesses from attacking the eye."

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:

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"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,

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*l 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

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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 Waqqgas, "Uqbah 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 AIAswad, 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 Is'haq, Ibn Abu Layla, Ziyad bin 'Alaqah, Ghaylan bin Jami’, Nafi’ bin Jubayr, 'Amr bin 'Ali AIMugaddami and AI-Qasim bin Sallam.

5. Karm, which is the grapevitie

t 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, fer 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 net say Gor grapes) Al-Karm, rather say 'Inob (grape), and Hablah (grapevine}.”

This Hadith entails two meanings that the Arabs used to call the grapevine Al-Karm because of its tremendous benefits. This is why the Prophet as disliked calling it Karm because this exotic name drives the heart to like it and to later like what it is used to produce: alcchol, which is the mother of all impure things. The Prophet s& disliked calling what is used to produce alcohol with one cf the best names.

The second, this Hadith is similar to the Ahadeeth,

"The strong person is not one who overpowers others physically." S75

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"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.

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.

Karfas has a good aroma and when it is hung under the neck, it relieves toothache.

Karfas is 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."

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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.

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"And We shall provide them with fruit and 578

meat such as they desire." (52:22)

"And with the flesh of fowls that they desire." (56:21) In the Sahih it is In addition narrated that the Prophet b said: