The Intended Meaning of the Hadith: “They Do Not Apply Cauterization, Nor Do They Seek Ruqyah, Nor Do They Take Omens”
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Question:
I ask Allah to do you good, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: You stated that the intended meaning of knowledge is knowledge.
Answer:
That is not the intended meaning of those who do not apply cautery, nor seek ruqyah, nor take omens. The intention is not to abandon all medicines. The intention is to abandon these specific treatments, namely cautery, because cautery involves torture. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) disliked cautery because of the torture it entails. “Nor do they seek ruqyah” means they do not ask others for ruqyah; because this is asking people and being humble before people. It does not mean “do not perform ruqyah” or “do not perform ruqyah on yourself.” It means “do not seek ruqyah,” i.e., do not ask others for it, because asking people is involved. And leaving off asking people and being self-sufficient in them is better, without a doubt.
I ask Allah to do you good, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: You stated that the intended meaning of knowledge is knowledge.
Answer:
That is not the intended meaning of those who do not apply cautery, nor seek ruqyah, nor take omens. The intention is not to abandon all medicines. The intention is to abandon these specific treatments, namely cautery, because cautery involves torture. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) disliked cautery because of the torture it entails. “Nor do they seek ruqyah” means they do not ask others for ruqyah; because this is asking people and being humble before people. It does not mean “do not perform ruqyah” or “do not perform ruqyah on yourself.” It means “do not seek ruqyah,” i.e., do not ask others for it, because asking people is involved. And leaving off asking people and being self-sufficient in them is better, without a doubt.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، كيف الجمع بين حديث السبعين ألفاً وحديث أيها الناس تداووا ولا تتداووا بمحرم؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (1:08)
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