Healing with the Medicine of the Prophet ﷺ – Colour Edition

Healing with the Medicine of the Prophet ﷺ – Colour Edition is Darussalam's larger, full-colour edition of Imam Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah's famous work on Prophetic medicine, al-Tibb al-Nabawi. It gathers the Prophet's ﷺ guidance on health, illness, diet and natural remedies from the Qur'an and authentic Sunnah, in a clear, colourful format suited to family reading and gifting. It costs £16.20, with fast UK delivery from Darussalam UK in Birmingham.

Also known as: Prophetic Medicine, Tibb-e-Nabawi, al-Tibb al-Nabawi, Medicine of the Prophet (colour edition).

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Why This Book Is a Classic

Ibn al-Qayyim wrote this work more than 650 years ago as part of Zad al-Ma'ad, his great study of the Prophet's ﷺ way of life. In it he shows that Islam cares for the whole person, both body and soul. He sets out how the Prophet ﷺ treated illness, what he recommended for staying healthy, and how faith, du'a and the Qur'an play their part in healing. He brings together the hadith on health, explains them, and compares them with the medical knowledge of his own time. That is why the book is still one of the most widely read Islamic books on health today.

What You Will Learn Inside

1. The Prophet's ﷺ approach to medicine

Ibn al-Qayyim explains that the Prophet ﷺ encouraged Muslims to seek treatment: "Allah has not sent down a disease without sending down a cure for it." He describes three ways of healing found in the Sunnah: natural remedies, spiritual remedies, and a combination of both.

2. Healing of the heart and soul

Before the body, the book turns to the heart. It covers the Qur'an as a cure, the power of du'a and dhikr, ruqyah with Surah Al-Fatihah and the last surahs, and protection from the evil eye. It also covers patience and trust in Allah during illness.

3. Treating common illnesses

The book collects the Prophet's ﷺ guidance on everyday complaints, including fever, headaches, stomach problems, eye conditions, wounds and skin problems. It also shows how the Prophet ﷺ dealt with epidemics, including the well-known hadith about not entering or leaving a land where plague has broken out.

4. Sunnah foods and remedies

Detailed chapters explain the remedies most associated with the Sunnah: honey, black seed (Nigella sativa), hijama (cupping), Zamzam water, Ajwa dates, talbinah, olive oil, milk and more. For each, Ibn al-Qayyim gives the relevant hadith and explains its benefits.

5. A healthy daily lifestyle

The Prophet's ﷺ guidance on eating in moderation ("a third for food, a third for drink and a third for air"), drinking, sleep, exercise and hygiene. These are simple habits for a balanced, healthy life that every family can follow.

6. A guide to natural remedies

The final part of the book is a wide-ranging guide to foods, herbs, plants and natural substances mentioned in the Sunnah and in classical medicine. For each one it gives a short description and explains its uses and benefits.

Why Choose the Colour Edition?

• Full-colour presentation that makes the chapters easier and more enjoyable to read
• Larger format, comfortable for reading at home and sharing as a family
• A beautiful gift for new parents, students of knowledge, reverts, or anyone interested in natural health and the Sunnah
• The same trusted work by Ibn al-Qayyim, in Darussalam's official English edition

Prefer a compact copy for everyday study? Choose the Standard Edition of Healing with the Medicine of the Prophet (hardcover, 329 pages, £13).

Who Is This Book For?

• Muslim families who want to follow the Sunnah in health, food and daily habits
• Readers interested in natural remedies such as honey, black seed and hijama
• Students of Islamic knowledge studying Ibn al-Qayyim and Zad al-Ma'ad
• Hijama practitioners and natural-health readers looking for the original Islamic sources
• Anyone looking for a meaningful Islamic gift

About the Author: Imam Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah

Imam Shams al-Din Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr, known as Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (691–751 AH / 1292–1350 CE), was one of the great scholars of Damascus. He was the closest student of Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah and wrote widely on belief, the heart, worship and the Prophet's ﷺ guidance. His books include Zad al-Ma'ad, Madarij al-Salikin and al-Da' wa al-Dawa', which are still studied around the world.

Complete Your Sunnah Health Shelf

Many readers pair this book with Sunnah foods mentioned inside it, such as Ajwa dates, Sidr honey and Zamzam water. This edition is also included in our 5 Must Haves Bundle. For more books on the Prophet's ﷺ teachings, browse Hadith & Sunnah books.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Colour Edition of Healing with the Medicine of the Prophet?

It is Darussalam's larger, full-colour English edition of Ibn al-Qayyim's al-Tibb al-Nabawi (Prophetic Medicine). It is designed for comfortable family reading and gifting.

How is it different from the standard edition?

Both present Ibn al-Qayyim's work on Prophetic medicine. The Colour Edition (£16.20) is larger and printed in full colour. The Standard Edition (£13, 329 pages) is a compact hardcover for everyday study.

What does the book say about black seed and honey?

Ibn al-Qayyim explains the hadith that black seed is "a cure for every disease except death". He also explains the Qur'anic description of honey as "healing for people", and describes how both were used as remedies.

Does the book cover hijama (cupping)?

Yes. It explains the hadith on hijama, the Prophet's ﷺ own use of cupping, and the recommended days and conditions for it.

Does it include spiritual healing and ruqyah?

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

Who wrote Healing with the Medicine of the Prophet?

Imam Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (d. 751 AH), the student of Ibn Taymiyyah. It is taken from his work Zad al-Ma'ad and published in English by Darussalam.

Is this book a good gift?

Yes. The full-colour Colour Edition is a popular gift for families, students of knowledge and anyone interested in natural health from an Islamic perspective.

Is delivery free in the UK?

UK orders over £45 qualify for free delivery. Darussalam UK ships from Birmingham across the UK.