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Forty Illnesses and Their Cures

Chapter 8 of 42

7. Skin diseases/Itch/Rash

7. Skin diseases/Itch/Rash

أَبُو سَلَمَةَ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، وَسَعِيدُ بْنُ الْمُسَيَّبِ، أَنَّ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، أَخْبَرَهُمَا أَنَّهُ، سَمِعَ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏"‏ إِنَّ فِي الْحَبَّةِ السَّوْدَاءِ شِفَاءً مِنْ كُلِّ دَاءٍ إِلاَّ السَّامَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَالسَّامُ الْمَوْتُ ‏.‏ وَالْحَبَّةُ السَّوْدَاءُ الشُّونِيزُ

Abu Huraira reported that he heard Allah's Messenger ﷺ as saying: Nigella seed is a remedy for every disease except death.

(Nigella sativa, commonly known as black seed, black cumin, or fennel flower)

  • Illness: Skin rashes, itching, dryness, minor skin ailments
  • Cure: Nigella sativa (black seed/black cumin) is prepared and used in four main forms — whole seeds, ground powder, oil, or mixed remedies
  • Reference: Sahih Muslim 2215