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* lying, rudeness, asking too many questions without knowledge [or useful purpose] and sinning.

Four matters increase the youth of the face:

* chivalry, faithfulness, generosity and fear of Allah. Four matters bring about anger and hatred:

* arrogance, envy, lying and spreading calumnies. Four maiiers bring sustenance:

* standing up in prayer at night, seeking forgiveness [of Allah] often at night, giving away in charity and remembering Allah morning and evening.

Four matters prevent sustenance:

* sleeping in the morning, not praying often,

laziness and treachery. Four matters harm the mind and the intellect:

* eating sour foods and fruits excessively, sleeping on the back, depression and sadness. Four matters strengthen the intellect and the mind:

* when the heart is not busy [or concerned]. consuming moderate amounts of food and drink, dieting on good combinations of sweets and nutritious foods and getting rid of the harmful substances in the body.

There are some matters that harm the mind:

* eating onions, beans, olives and eggplant excessively, having too much sexual intercourse. loneliness, worrying, intoxication, excessive laughing and depression.

Some wise men In addition said, "I became tired three times and could not find a reason for that except for three matters:

* | ate too much eggplant one day, olives another day and beans a third day.”

We have ‘rentioned several beneficial basics of the medicinal scieness that one might not be able to find except in this beok We Ir addition affirmed that the

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religion and medicinal science are close to each other. We In addition stated that Prophetic medicine cannot and should not be compared to the medicine of the doctors just as the medicine of the doctors cannot be compared to folk medicine,

- This matter is deeper and more serious than we explained, but we mentioned what is sufficient for the reader to recognize its importance. Those whom Allah did not endow with sound comprehension in such matters let them know the difference between the power that is supported by divine intervention and knowledge, strong mind and sound comprehension that Allah has endowed the Prophets with, and between what all others have in this regard.

Someone might ask, "What does the guidance of the Prophet “e have to do with the subject of medicines and cures and preserving the health?"

This quest:on exposes the lack of understanding of such people, because this subject and many others are among what the Prophet b was sent with and what he has directed us to do. Sound understanding and knowledge of Allah and His Messenger are a bounty that Allah endows to whom He will among His creation.

We have explained the three principal basics of medicine in the Qura'an. How can anyone deny that the

religion of he who was sent with the nghteousness of this and the Next Life In addition contains what preserves the body? How can anyone deny that the religion In addition directs us to the best methods of staying healthy, just as it directs to the best methods of preserving the heart and preventing sicknesses that might attack them? These cures [that the religion contains] are mentioned in general terms and the specifics are left to those of correct minds and pure hearts to seek and implement, just as one does regarding matters of Fiqh. Do not be among those who reject something simply because they have no knowledge of it.*

When the slave is endowed with sufficient knowledge of Allah's Book and the Sunnah of His Messenger b along with sound comprehension of the Texts [of the Qura'an and Sunnah], he will rely on these sources and would not need anything else. In addition, he will be able to acquire all types of good knowledge from these sources.

All types of knowledge depends on knowing Allah, His Commands and creation. The Messengers of Allah b are the only source that we can acquire such knowledge from, because they have the best knowledge of Allah, His Commandments and creation. The Messengers In addition have the best knowledge of the wisdom behind Allah's creation and Commandments.

This is why the remedies provided by the followers of the Prophets are better and more efficient than the remedies of all others. In addition, the remedies provided by the followers of the best and the master of the Prophets, Muhammad bin Abdullah, are the best, most sufficient and beneficial remedies.

Only those who have true knowledge of the science of medicine and doctors and the medicine offered by the Prophets, can know the difference between them. The Prophets are those with the best minds, purest ways and deepest knowledge. They are the nearest to the truth among the creation. They are the best of mankind that Allah has chosen, just as the Messenger, Muhammad b, is the best among all the Messengers. The knowledge that Allah has endowed the Prophets and Messengers with and the wisdom and forbearing puts them in a category that does not permit comparison. Imam Ahmad narrated that the Messenger of Allah as said:

"You (mankind) are seventy nations (or distinct communities); you (Muslims) are the best and most honored among them to Allah."

This honor that Allah has endowed the Muslims with has appeared in their knowledge, minds, intellects and natural ways. The Muslims are the ones who searched through the knowledge of all other nations before them

and In addition their wisdom, progress and their works, then added this knowledge to their own knowledge, forbearing and wisdom that Allah has endowed them with.

This is why the Christians are set aback by their silliness, lack of intelligence and apathy, while the Jews are set aback by their sadness, grief and anguish. Muslims, on the other hand, are endowed with sound minds, courage, understanding, joy, happiness and the tendency to help those in distress.

These are some secrets and facts that can only be comprehended by those who have sound minds, sharp intellect, deep knowledge and acquaintance with what the people have [of wisdom, knowledge, and so forth]. All success comes from Allah.

The Prophet's guidance on curing diarrhea 40 The Prophet's guidance using honey, cupping and Doctors have conflicting opinions regarding cupping

The Prophet's guidance regarding cauterization and The Prophet's guidance on treating epilepsy and The epilepsy that results from physical causes 88 The Prophet's guidance on curing sciatica 91 The Prophet's guidance on treating constipation 93 The Prophet's guidance on treating skin rashes and The Prophet's guidance on treating pleurisy 102

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The Prophet's guidance on treating headaches and

Headaches result from changes in the system that Treating headaches varies according to their type and The Prophet's guidance concerning feeding the sick with what they like and not forcing them to eat or The Prophet's guidance on treating tonsillitis and administering the medication orally 117 The Prophet's guidance on treating diseases of heart 119 The Prophet's guidance on neutralizing the harm of The Prophet's guidance on observing a diet as part of The Prophet's guidance on treating conjunctivitis with The Prophet's guidance on treating narcolepsy 137 The Prophet's guidance on food and drink The Prophet's guidance on treating pimples 141 The Prophet's guidance in treating tumors and The Prophet's guidance on treating the sick by

encouraging them and strengthening their resolve

The Prophet's guidance on treating various illnesses

with food and medicine the body is used to 146 The Prophet's guidance on treating the sick with the The Prophet's guidance on treating poisoning 151 The Prophet's guidance on treating sorcery 153 The Prophet's guidance on vomiting as a remedy 157 Vomiting is suitable as a remedy in hot weather and Vomiting cleanses the stomach from harmful The Prophet's guidance on seeking the best doctors 163 The Prophet's guidance on requiring compensation from those unqualified to practice medicine 167 The Prophet's guidance on preventing contagious diseases and enforcing quarantine 178 The Prophet's guidance on prohibiting using what Allah has forbidden for medicinal purposes 186 The Prophet's guidance on treating and removing lice The Prophetic medicine for treating sorcery (the evil The Prophet's guidance in treating the snake's bite 229 The Prophet's guidance in treating an ulcer and

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The Prophet's guidance on treating pain in general

The Prophet's guidance on treating shock from

The Prophet's guidance on treating sadness, grief, and

How divine remedies affect diseases 251 The Prophet's guidance on curing fear and insomnia 268 The Prophet's guidance on treating burns 269 The Prophet's guidance on staying healthy 270 The Prophet's guidance on the proper way to sit while

The Prophet b used three fingers while eating 282 The Prophet's guidance on certain combinations of

The Prophet's guidance on beverages 285 Drinking water in three separate breaths 291 Covering pots and closing water skins 295 Drinking from a chipped cup is not allowed 296 The Prophet's guidance regarding clothes 299 The Prophet's guidance concerning one's place of

The Prophet's guidance concerning sleep 302 The Prophet's guidance on physical activity 313 The Prophet's guidance concerning sexual activity 317 Sex is best after your food has been digested 324 There are two types of harmful sexual activity 338 The Prophet's guidance on treating passion 340 The Prophet's guidance on preserving the health with Alphabetical Listing The Letter Hamzah 359

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