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Taking Honey as a Remedy
Difficulty:Easy
2 minutes
sahih
The Sunnah
The Prophet ﷺ said: "Healing is in three things: a gulp of honey, cupping, and cauterizing with fire — but I forbid my Ummah to use cauterization."
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 5684
The Science
Honey is a natural food long used to soothe the throat and ease coughs. The Sunnah highlights it among wholesome, beneficial remedies.
How to Practice
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Use pure, natural honey
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Take a spoonful on its own or in warm water
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Use it especially for a sore throat or cough
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Avoid giving honey to infants under one year
Muslims revived this Sunnah
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