The Medicine of the Prophet ﷺ Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya
The complete translation of the great classic on health according to the Sunnah.
- The complete text, translated directly from the Arabic: nothing summarized, nothing cut.
- Five parts: natural remedies, spiritual remedies, preserving health, simple foods and remedies, warnings.
- A 97-entry index to find a food or a simple remedy in seconds.
۞ 507 pages · 5 parts · a 97-entry index
A historical text: it does not replace the advice of a healthcare professional.
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From the book
“Illness is of two kinds: illness of the hearts and illness of the bodies, and both are mentioned in the Quran.”Introduction
“So seek treatment, but do not seek treatment with what is unlawful.”Hadith reported by Abu Dawud, quoted by the author
“If he must eat more, then a third for his food, a third for his drink and a third for his breath.”Hadith reported in the Musnad, quoted by the author
“All of preserving health is contained in these two divine words.”Preserving health
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What you'll discover
- The introduction: the two kinds of illness, of the hearts and of the bodies, and a remedy for every ailment.
- Part I: the guidance of the Prophet ﷺ for illnesses of the body, from fever to hijama, explained with the medicine of his time.
- Part II: spiritual remedies, the Quran, supplication and ruqya, for the evil eye, anxiety and sadness.
- Part III: preserving health, through food, drink, clothing, housing, sleep and exercise.
- Part IV: simple foods and remedies, from honey to black seed, in alphabetical order.
- Part V: the author's warnings and conclusion.
What this book gives you
- You read the source. The words of the Prophet ﷺ and Ibn Qayyim's explanation of them, with no go-between.
- You find a passage fast. The table of contents and the index take you to the food or remedy you're looking for.
- You read with perspective. The warning and the translator's notes put the text in its historical context.
To be honest: this is a historical text. It replaces neither your doctor nor the advice of a person of knowledge for your situation.
Table of contents
- Opening
- 12Introduction: the two kinds of illness, and a remedy for every ailment
- Part I · Natural remedies
- 39From fever to hijama: treatment with natural remedies
- Part II · Spiritual remedies
- 191The evil eye, ruqya, anxiety and sadness
- Part III · Preserving health
- 268Food, drink, clothing, housing, sleep, exercise, fragrance
- Part IV · Simple foods and remedies
- 345Simple remedies and foods, in alphabetical order
- Part V · Warnings and conclusion
- 503General recommendations and conclusion
- To finish
- 515Index of the 97 simple remedies and foods
Before you read
This book is a historical text, written in the 8th century AH with the medical knowledge of its time. It passes on the guidance of the Prophet ﷺ as Ibn Qayyim gathered it and commented on it. It does not replace the advice of a healthcare professional: do not start, change or stop any treatment without talking to your doctor.
Sound familiar?
You want to follow the Sunnah for your health. But where do you find the source?
Between quotes taken out of context and “miracle cures” on social media, it's hard to know what the Prophet ﷺ really said and did.
Back to the sourceThe solution
You need the text. Not a rumor.
The complete translation of al-Tibb an-Nabawi, in the author's order: five parts and a 97-entry index.
۞ Honorifics kept: ﷺ accompanies the name of the Prophet
At a glance
The whole text, in one book.
- Complete translation
- Verses in Arabic and in French
- 5 parts, in the author's order
- 97-entry index
- Honorifics kept ﷺ
- Health warning at the start of the book
Pages, not promises.
16 real pages from the book, exactly as you'll read them. Turn them with your finger, a click on the corner or the arrow keys.
Do you see yourself in one of them?
The mom who cares about the Sunnah
I want to take care of my family the way the Prophet ﷺ recommended.
Eating, drinking, sleeping, protecting yourself: you want to know his guidance ﷺ from the source, not through videos.
Where to startPart III, preserving health
The student who wants the full text
I'm looking for the whole book, not excerpts.
You want to read Ibn Qayyim in his own order, with the verses and hadiths he quotes, and his explanations.
Where to startThe introduction, then Part I
The curious reader who likes to understand
I want to know what the texts really say about honey or black seed.
The 97-entry index takes you straight to the food or remedy you're interested in, with the author's explanation.
Where to startPart IV and its index
The 5 parts, at a glance
The book follows the author's order: remedies for the body, then for the heart, preserving health, and simple foods.
Natural remedies
- Pages
- 39 to 190
- Highlights
- Fever, diarrhea, hijama
Spiritual remedies
- Pages
- 191 to 267
- Highlights
- Evil eye, ruqya, sadness
Preserving health
- Pages
- 268 to 344
- Highlights
- Food, sleep, exercise
Simple foods and remedies
- Pages
- 345 to 502
- Highlights
- Honey, black seed, dates
Warnings and conclusion
- Pages
- 503 to 514
- Highlights
- General recommendations
The index of the 97 simple remedies and foods, at the end of the book, points to each entry in Part IV.
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2The two kinds of illness, the command to seek treatment, and the idea that opens the whole book.
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A faithful translation, with nothing added to the author.
The translation was made directly from the Arabic text and follows Ibn Qayyim paragraph by paragraph. The modern notes and commentary of the source edition were not included.
Book details.
- Author
- Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya (691 to 751 AH)
- Original title
- al-Tibb an-Nabawi, from Zad al-Maʿad
- Translation
- French, new and complete, made directly from the Arabic: the author's text alone, without the modern notes of the source edition
- Format
- A5 e-book (PDF file, readable anywhere)
- Length
- 507 pages
- Contents
- Introduction, 5 parts, 97-entry index
- Reading
- Phone, tablet, computer; printable for your personal use
- Delivery
- By email, a few minutes after payment
- Language
- French, with the verses and supplications in Arabic
What you'll read, and what this book is not.
A historical text
Ibn Qayyim died in 751 AH (1350 CE). His book passes on the guidance of the Prophet ﷺ and the medicine of his time, with its theory of humors and its old pharmacopoeia. The book opens with a warning that says so.
What this book is not
- Medical advice or a treatment
- A promise of a cure
- A replacement for your doctor: do not start, change or stop any treatment without them
- A guide to remedies to try on your own, especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding or for children
Everything you're wondering about.
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Is it a complete translation?
Yes. It's the complete French translation of al-Tibb an-Nabawi by Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya (died 751 AH), made directly from the Arabic text. You read the author's text alone, without the modern notes of the source edition; a few translator's notes, marked N.d.T., explain the context.
Does this book replace medical advice?
No. It's a historical text: it passes on the guidance of the Prophet ﷺ and the medicine of his time as the author understood them. It does not replace the advice of a healthcare professional. Do not start, change or stop any treatment without talking to your doctor.
Are the verses in Arabic?
Yes. Every verse is quoted in Arabic, followed by its meaning in French and its reference. The supplications are also given in Arabic, then translated.
How many pages, and in what format?
507 pages in A5 format (PDF file), designed to be read on a phone, tablet or computer. You can print it for your personal use.
How do I receive the book?
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وَإِذَا مَرِضْتُ فَهُوَ يَشْفِينِ
“And when I am ill, it is He who cures me.”
Surah Ash-Shuʿara’, verse 80
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