Healing with the Medicine of the Prophet ﷺ – Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (Hardcover)

Healing with the Medicine of the Prophet ﷺ is Darussalam's English translation of al-Tibb al-Nabawi (الطب النبوي), Imam Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah's classic on Prophetic medicine. Translated by Jalal Abual Rub and edited by Abdul Rahman Abdullah, it gathers what the Prophet ﷺ taught about health, illness, diet and natural remedies, explained from the Qur'an and authentic Sunnah. This is the 329-page hardcover edition, priced at 39.10 SAR and dispatched from Riyadh.

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Book Details

Title: Healing with the Medicine of the Prophet ﷺ (al-Tibb al-Nabawi)

Author: Imam Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (691–751 AH)

Translator: Jalal Abual Rub

Editor: Abdul Rahman Abdullah (formerly Raymond J. Manderola, Fordham University, USA)

Publisher: Darussalam

Language: English, with hadith and verses in Arabic

Pages: 329

Size: 14x21 cm

Binding: Hardcover

ISBN: 9789960892917

What the Book Is About

Ibn al-Qayyim wrote al-Tibb al-Nabawi as part of his great study of the Prophet's ﷺ way of life, Zad al-Ma'ad. His purpose was to show that the guidance of the Prophet ﷺ cares for the body as well as the soul. He collects the hadith on sickness and cure, explains what they mean, and compares them with the medical knowledge of his own time. The back cover sums it up well: a treasure for every Muslim household, written more than six centuries ago yet more relevant than ever in an age that is turning back to natural health.

The book closes with a long reference section on foods, herbs and natural substances, which is why many families keep it on the shelf as a health reference rather than reading it once.

Key Topics Inside

Every illness has a cure

The book opens with the Prophet's ﷺ teaching that Allah has not sent down a disease without sending down its cure, and explains how seeking treatment goes hand in hand with trust in Allah.

Three kinds of healing

Ibn al-Qayyim divides Prophetic medicine into natural remedies, spiritual remedies such as the Qur'an and du'a, and treatments that combine the two, with examples of each from the Sunnah.

Diseases of the heart

Before the body, he turns to the heart: how it is harmed by doubts and desires, and how it is healed by the Qur'an, remembrance of Allah, ruqyah with Surah Al-Fatihah, and protection from the evil eye.

The Prophet's ﷺ guidance for specific illnesses

Chapters cover fever, headaches, stomach complaints, eye problems, wounds and skin conditions, as well as the Prophet's ﷺ guidance on plague and epidemics, including not entering or leaving a land where plague has broken out.

Remedies from the Sunnah

Honey, black seed, hijama (cupping), Zamzam water, Ajwa dates, talbinah, olive oil and milk are each explained with the hadith that mention them and the benefits attributed to them.

Food, drink, sleep and daily habits

The Prophet's ﷺ moderation in eating and drinking, his sleeping habits and his guidance on cleanliness are presented as everyday principles for preventing illness.

An A–Z guide to natural remedies

The final part is an alphabetical reference of foods, plants and natural substances, with a short note on each and how it was used.

About Imam Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah

Shams al-Din Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr, known as Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (691–751 AH / 1292–1350 CE), was a leading scholar of Damascus and the best-known student of Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah. He wrote on belief, the purification of the heart, fiqh and the Prophet's ﷺ guidance. His books, including Zad al-Ma'ad, Madarij al-Salikin and al-Da' wa al-Dawa', are still read and taught around the world.

Who This Book Is For

• Muslim families who want to follow the Sunnah in food, health and daily habits.

• Readers interested in natural remedies such as honey, black seed, Ajwa dates and hijama, who want the original Islamic sources.

• Hijama practitioners and natural-health readers looking for the hadith and classical explanations behind the practices.

• Students of knowledge reading Ibn al-Qayyim and Zad al-Ma'ad.

Not the Same as the Quranic & Prophetic Healing Handbook

Many people search for "the Quranic and Prophetic Healing Handbook" when they mean this book, or the other way round. They are different works. Healing with the Medicine of the Prophet ﷺ is the original classic by Ibn al-Qayyim, written in the 8th century AH, and many later healing guides draw on it.

Other Editions

Darussalam Store also lists the Colour Edition of Healing with the Medicine of the Prophet, which is currently out of stock. This page is the standard 329-page hardcover translated by Jalal Abual Rub.

Related Products from Darussalam

Bring a Sunnah food from the book into your home with Ground Ajwa Al-Madinah Seeds, or browse our Food Items. For more on the Prophet's ﷺ teachings, browse Hadith books or read his life in The Sealed Nectar.

Please note: this is a classical Islamic text. It is not a substitute for advice from a qualified medical professional.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who wrote Healing with the Medicine of the Prophet?

Imam Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (d. 751 AH), the student of Ibn Taymiyyah. The text comes from his larger work Zad al-Ma'ad.

Who translated this English edition?

Jalal Abual Rub translated it, and it was edited by Abdul Rahman Abdullah (formerly Raymond J. Manderola of Fordham University).

Is this the same as al-Tibb al-Nabawi?

Yes. Healing with the Medicine of the Prophet is the English title of Ibn al-Qayyim's al-Tibb al-Nabawi (Prophetic Medicine).

What remedies does the book cover?

It explains Sunnah remedies such as honey, black seed, hijama, Zamzam water, Ajwa dates, talbinah, olive oil and milk, plus an A–Z guide to foods, herbs and natural substances.

Does it include spiritual healing and ruqyah?

Yes. A large part of the book covers healing the heart through the Qur'an, du'a and ruqyah, including Surah Al-Fatihah, and protection from the evil eye.

How many pages does the book have?

This standard Darussalam hardcover has 329 pages and measures 14x21 cm (ISBN 9789960892917).

Is this the Quranic and Prophetic Healing Handbook?

No. That is a different book. This is Ibn al-Qayyim's original classic on Prophetic medicine.

Is this book a substitute for medical advice?

No. It is a classical Islamic text on the Prophet's ﷺ guidance on health. Always consult a qualified doctor for medical treatment.

What is the price in Saudi Arabia?

This hardcover edition costs 39.10 SAR on Darussalam Store.

Do you deliver across Saudi Arabia?

Yes. Orders are dispatched from Riyadh to all regions of Saudi Arabia, and orders over 300 SAR qualify for free shipping.