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

Healing with the Medicine of the Prophet ﷺ by Imam Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah is the best-known English translation of al-Tibb al-Nabawi (Prophetic Medicine), published by Darussalam. This 329-page hardcover brings together everything the Prophet ﷺ taught about health, sickness, diet and natural cures, explained from the Qur'an and authentic hadith. It costs £13, with fast UK delivery from Darussalam UK in Birmingham.

Also known as: Prophetic Medicine, Medicine of the Prophet, al-Tibb al-Nabawi, Tibb-e-Nabawi, Ibn Qayyim's Medicine of the Prophet.

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Book Details

About Healing with the Medicine of the Prophet

Ibn al-Qayyim wrote this work more than six centuries ago as one section of his celebrated Zad al-Ma'ad ("Provisions for the Hereafter"). His aim was simple: to show that the guidance of the Prophet ﷺ covers the health of the body just as it covers the health of the soul. He gathers the hadith on illness and treatment, explains their meaning, and sets them beside the medical knowledge of his time. The result is a practical, faith-centred handbook that Muslim households have relied on for generations.

Today, with growing interest in natural remedies, balanced diets and preventive health, the book is more popular than ever. It is one of the most frequently recommended Islamic books on health in the English language.

Key Topics Covered in the Book

Seeking treatment is part of the Sunnah

The book opens with the principle that every illness has a cure. It explains why the Prophet ﷺ encouraged people to seek treatment, and how this sits alongside trust in Allah (tawakkul).

Three kinds of cure

Ibn al-Qayyim divides Prophetic medicine into natural remedies, divine or spiritual remedies, and remedies that combine the two. He gives examples of each from the Sunnah.

Diseases of the heart and their cure

The author explains that the heart can fall ill through doubt and desire, and that the Qur'an is its greatest cure. He covers ruqyah, the evil eye, du'a for the sick, and Surah Al-Fatihah as a healing recitation.

The Prophet's ﷺ guidance for specific illnesses

Separate chapters explain what the Prophet ﷺ advised for fever, headache and migraine, stomach complaints, eye problems, wounds, ulcers and skin conditions. There is also guidance on plague and epidemics, including the instruction not to enter or leave an affected land.

Remedies from the Sunnah

Honey ("healing for people"), black seed ("a cure for every disease except death"), hijama (cupping), Zamzam water, Ajwa dates, talbinah (barley broth), olive oil, milk, vinegar and senna are each explained with their hadith and benefits.

Food, drink and daily habits

Ibn al-Qayyim describes how the Prophet ﷺ ate and drank, his moderation at meals, his sleeping habits, and his guidance on cleanliness. These are timeless principles for preventing illness rather than only treating it.

An alphabetical guide to natural remedies

The final part of the book is a reference list of foods, herbs, fruits, plants and natural substances. For each entry it explains what it is, how it was used and what benefits are attributed to it.

How Readers Use This Book

• As a family health reference, to look up the Sunnah approach to a common complaint or a particular food
• For study, alongside other works by Ibn al-Qayyim and lessons on Zad al-Ma'ad
• For hijama and natural-health practice, to read the original hadith and classical explanations
• For personal reflection, on the link between faith, patience and recovery during illness

About the Author: 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. He accompanied Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah for many years and became his best-known student. He wrote on belief, the purification of the heart, fiqh and the Prophet's ﷺ guidance. His works such as Zad al-Ma'ad, Madarij al-Salikin and al-Da' wa al-Dawa' (The Disease and the Cure) are still read and taught worldwide.

Standard Edition or Colour Edition?

This page is the standard hardcover edition (329 pages, £13). It is compact, durable and ideal for personal reading, study and reference. If you would like a larger, full-colour copy for family reading or as a gift, choose the Colour Edition of Healing with the Medicine of the Prophet (£16.20).

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Bring the Sunnah remedies from the book into your home with our Ajwa dates, Sidr honey and Zamzam water. For more books on the Prophet's ﷺ teachings, browse Hadith & Sunnah 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?

It was written by Imam Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (d. 751 AH), the student of Ibn Taymiyyah. The text comes from his larger work Zad al-Ma'ad. This English translation is published by Darussalam.

What medicine did the Prophet ﷺ use?

According to authentic hadith, the Prophet ﷺ recommended remedies such as honey, black seed, hijama (cupping), Zamzam water, Ajwa dates and talbinah. He also recommended the Qur'an and du'a for spiritual healing. Ibn al-Qayyim explains each of these in detail in this book.

Which surah is best for curing diseases?

Ibn al-Qayyim devotes a section to Surah Al-Fatihah, which the Prophet ﷺ approved as ruqyah (a recitation for healing). He also discusses the last two surahs, Al-Falaq and An-Nas, and the role of du'a in recovery.

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).

How many pages is the book?

The standard Darussalam hardcover edition has 329 pages and measures 14 x 21 cm.

Does the book explain the benefits of black seed and honey?

Yes. It explains the hadith on black seed and the Qur'anic verse on honey, and how the Prophet ﷺ and his Companions used both as remedies.

What is the difference between the standard and colour editions?

Both contain Ibn al-Qayyim's work on Prophetic medicine. The standard edition (£13) is a compact hardcover for everyday reading. The larger Colour Edition (£16.20) has a full-colour presentation.

Is this the Quranic and Prophetic Healing Handbook?

No. The Quranic and Prophetic Healing Handbook is a different book. Healing with the Medicine of the Prophet is the original classic by Ibn al-Qayyim, which many later healing guides draw on.

Can I buy this book in the UK with fast delivery?

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