Riyad as-Salihin, 1857
Hadith text · Matn
وعن عائشة رضي الله عنها أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال:
الحمى فيح جهنم فأبردوها بالماء
((متفق عليه)).
English translation
'Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) said:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Fever comes from the vehement raging of Hell, so cool it with water." <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 18, Hadith 50
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) According to the Prophetic medicine, high fever can be treated with cold water, for things are treated by their opposites.<br>
2) Fever comes from the severe heat of Hell. So, this is the share of the believer in Hellfire, expiating his sins.