Medicine of the Prophet – Ibn Qayyim’s Classical Guide to Prophetic Medicine & Wellness

Medicine of the Prophet – Ibn Qayyim’s Classical Guide to Prophetic Medicine & Wellness

Medicine of the Prophet by Imam Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah is one of the most celebrated works on Prophetic medicine (Tibb an-Nabawi) in Islamic literature. Originally derived from the author's masterpiece Zad al-Ma'ad, this book brings together guidance from the Qur’an, Hadith, and classical Islamic scholarship concerning health, wellness, disease prevention, and spiritual healing. The author discusses dietary practices, natural remedies, physical ailments, and matters of the heart and soul, demonstrating how Islamic teachings promote holistic well-being. Beyond its medical content, the book offers valuable insight into the customs, beliefs, and healthcare practices of the Muslim world during the classical period. It remains an important reference for students of Islamic studies, Prophetic traditions, and the history of medicine.

From Author:

Medicine of the Prophet is a combination of religious and medical information, providing advice and guidance on the two aims of medicine – the preservation and restoration of health – in careful conformity with the teachings of Islam as enshrined in the Qur’an and the hadith, or sayings of the Prophet. Written in the fourteenth century by the renowned theologian Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya (d. 751AH/1350AD) as part of his work Zad al-Ma’ad, this book is a mine of information on the customs and sayings of the Prophet, as well as on herbal and medical practices current at the time of the author. In bringing together these two aspects, Ibn Qayyim has produced a concise summary of how the Prophet’s guidance and teaching can be followed, as well as how health, sickness and cures were viewed by Muslims in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. The original Arabic text offers an authoritative compendium of Islamic medicine and still enjoys much popularity in the Muslim world. This English translation is a more complete presentation than has previously been available and includes verification of all hadith references. Medicine of the Prophet will appeal not only to those interested in alternative systems of health and medicine, but also to people wishing to acquaint themselves with, or increase their knowledge of, hadith and the religion and culture of Islam. Penelope Johnstone holds a doctorate in history of Arabic medicine and herbals and now teaches Arabic at Oxford University

Content:

1. Prophetic Guidance on Health and Healing

• Explains health-related teachings found in the Qur'an and Sunnah.
  
• Discusses the Prophet's ﷺ recommendations for maintaining well-being.
  
• Emphasizes both physical and spiritual aspects of health.
  2. Classical Islamic Medicine
  
• Presents medical concepts prevalent in the Muslim world during the 13th and 14th centuries.
  
• Provides historical perspectives on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
  
• Reflects the integration of faith and medicine in Islamic civilization.
  3. Herbal Remedies and Natural Treatments
  
• Discusses various herbs, foods, and natural remedies.
  
• Examines traditional treatments used by early Muslims.
  
• Explains the benefits and applications of commonly mentioned remedies.
  4. Spiritual Healing and Reliance Upon Allah
  
• Highlights the role of supplication (du'a), remembrance of Allah, and faith in healing.
  
• Explains spiritual remedies found in Islamic teachings.
  
• Encourages balancing practical treatment with trust in Allah.
  5. Prevention and Preservation of Health
  
• Focuses on maintaining wellness before illness occurs.
  
• Discusses healthy habits, moderation, and cleanliness.
  
• Promotes preventive healthcare principles rooted in Islamic teachings.
  6. Authentic Hadith References
  
• Includes numerous narrations related to health and medicine.
  
• Connects medical guidance directly to Prophetic traditions.
  
• Helps readers understand health-related Sunnah practices.
  7. Historical and Cultural Insights
  
• Offers a window into medieval Islamic medical thought.
  
• Demonstrates how Muslims historically approached healthcare.
  
• Provides context for the development of Islamic medicine.
  8. Scholarly and Accessible
  
• Suitable for students of Islam, history, and traditional medicine.
  
• Combines religious guidance with historical knowledge.
  
• Remains one of the most widely read works on Prophetic medicine.

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• Imam Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah

نقوم بشحن الطلبات مباشرة من مستودعاتنا في المملكة المتحدة والولايات المتحدة الأمريكية، ونقدم خيارات شحن متعددة لتناسب احتياجاتك. نحن نشحن بفخر إلى جميع أنحاء العالم.

عمليات التسليم في المملكة المتحدة (من مستودع المملكة المتحدة):

يصل الشحن القياسي عادةً في غضون 3-4 أيام عمل. يستغرق التسليم السريع 2-3 أيام عمل. نهدف إلى شحن الطلبات في نفس اليوم أو يوم العمل التالي، مع توفر خيارات التوصيل في اليوم التالي حيثما ينطبق ذلك.

عمليات التسليم في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية (من مستودع الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية):

تصل الطلبات عادةً في غضون 4-7 أيام عمل.

أوروبا (يتم الشحن من المملكة المتحدة):

يستغرق التسليم القياسي حوالي 6-10 أيام عمل، مع توفر خدمات الشحن السريع في غضون 3-5 أيام عمل.

كندا:

الوقت المقدر للتسليم هو 5-10 أيام عمل.

الشحن في جميع أنحاء العالم:

تصل الطلبات الدولية بشكل عام في غضون 5-20 يوم عمل، اعتمادًا على الوجهة وطريقة الشحن المختارة.

للحصول على جداول زمنية دقيقة للتسليم بناءً على موقعك، يرجى الاتصال بنا عبر البريد الإلكتروني وسيقدم فريقنا معلومات مفصلة ومخصصة لعنوانك.

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IBN QAYYIM AL-JAWZIYYA
Medicine of the Prophet
translated by Penelope Johnstone
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Medicine of the Prophet is a combination of religious and medical information, providing advice and guidance on the two aims of medicine the preservation and the restoration of health-in careful conformity with the teachings of Islam as enshrined in the Qur'an and hadith. Written in the fourteenth century by the renowned theologian Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya (d.751AH/1350AD) as part of his work Zad al-Ma äd, this book is a mine of information on the customs and sayings of the Prophet, as well as on herbal and medical practices current at the time of the author. In bringing together these two aspects, Ibn Qayyim has produced a concise summary of how the Prophet's guidance and teaching can be followed, as well as how health, sickness and cures were viewed by Muslims in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries.
The original Arabic text offers an authoritative compendium of Islamic medicine and still enjoys much popularity in the Muslim world. This English translation is a more complete presentation than has previously been available and includes verification of all hadith references. Medicine of the Prophet will appeal not only to those interested in alternative systems of health and medicine but also to people wishing to acquaint themselves with, or increase their knowledge of, hadith and the religion and culture of Islam.
Penelope Johnstone holds a doctorate in the history of Arabic medicine and herbals. She has undertaken fieldwork in the Syria-Jordan region and spent a year with the Wellcome Unit for the History of Medicine, Oxford. Having lived and travelled extensively in the Middle East, she now teaches Arabic at Oxford University.
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Le Coran comme la Sunna rappellent que la réforme des sociétés passe inéluctablement par la réforme des Musulmans, et a fortiori par la réforme de leurs foyers.
Le foyer musulman, en s'édifiant sur des bases saines apportera, avec permission d'Allah (5), une dynamique d'amélioration de toute la société, la famille étant son premier jalon.
Les paradoxes et dysfonctionnements qui attaquent la religion dans le quotidien des familles musulmanes sont tous soulignés
LE FOYER MUSULMAN
conseils pour une édification solide
par l'auteur. Il propose ainsi dans cet ouvrage des outils concrets inspirés par les textes sacrés pour que chaque Musulman puisse combattre ses faiblesses et renforcer sa foi et sa pratique.
Cependant, cet ouvrage ne se limite pas à un effort individuel de chacun, bien plus, il encourage l'effort de toute une famille, rappelant au chef de famille sa responsabilité en tant que berger de son troupeau.
Les lecteurs trouveront dans la nouvelle édition revue et corrigée du Foyer Musulman, quarante conseils pratiques pour édifier un foyer solide conformément au Coran et à la Sunna du Prophète (*). L'auteur y aborde tous les points à développer, tant spirituels que pratiques pour accorder à la religion la place qui lui revient de droit dans le foyer, le rapprochant ainsi de l'agrément d'Allah (s).
A propos de l'auteur
Shaykh Muhammad Sâlih al-Munajjid est un conférencier et un auteur islamiques bien connu. Il a écrit de nombreux livres sur des sujets de figh-jurisprudence islamique et de 'aqida - croyance