Medicine of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم

Written nearly 500 years ago, this unique work gives a clear insight into the causes of illness and healing. It contains a detailed description of both physical and spiritual diseases, drawing both from the Quran and from the wisdom of Prophet Muhammad (SAAS). The authors knowledge of medicine was not only academic but also based on sound practice and experience. Title Page Copyright Page Contents Acknowledgements About the Author Author’s Introduction Part One 1. The Theory of Medicine The Constitution of Man The State of the Body The Causes of Disease Signs in a Man 2. The Practice of Medicine Food Drink Movement and Rest Emission through Sexual Intercourse Blood-Letting and Cupping The Emotions Habits 3. Principles of Treatment Part Two 4. Properties of Foods and Remedies Simple Remedies Compound Remedies 5. Dosage of Remedies 6. Observations on Compound Preparations Part Three 7. Treating Disease Making Use of Medicine On Calling in a Physician Prescribing Doing without Food Encouragement to Study Medicine Doctors’ Fees Examining the Sick Treatment by Members of the Opposite Sex who are not Close Relations Compelling the Sick to Eat and Drink Minor Services for the Sick Using Haram Remedies Treating Fevers Treating Minor Ailments Cauterisation Sprains, Fractures and Bites Avoiding Pests at Night The Plague Al-Ghayla and Al-‘Azala The Evil Eye Spiritual Remedies The Benefits in Being Sick and in Visiting the Sick Embryology and Anatomy Listening to Recitation Small Pox, Measles and Chicken Pox Glossary of Arabic Terms Glossary of Medical Terms Index By Jalalu'd-din Abd'ur-rahman As-suyuti. Translated From Tibb An-nabbi.