LessonsSharing Hardship, Guarding the Tongue, and Patience During Harm (Accounts 15–17)Quiz

ثُمَّ دَعَا بِمِلْحٍ وَمَاءٍ، فَجَعَلَهُ فِي إِنَاءٍ، ثُمَّ جَعَلَ يَصُبُّهُ عَلَى إِصْبَعِهِ حَيْثُ لَدَغَتْهُ، وَيَمْسَحُهَا، وَيُعَوِّذُهَا بِالْمُعَوِّذَتَيْنِ. (Reported by al-Bayhaqi in Shuʿab al-Iman)
Translation: He then called for salt and water, placed them in a vessel, poured the mixture over the finger where he had been stung, wiped it, and sought refuge through the two protecting surahs.

The account mentions practical action for bodily harm alongside seeking Allah’s protection. The use of salt and water is a detail of this incident, not proof of a universally reliable treatment for venomous stings. A dangerous sting may require urgent medical attention.

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Account 17: Actions taken after the sting

Sharing Hardship, Guarding the Tongue, and Patience During Harm (Accounts 15–17)

ثُمَّ دَعَا بِمِلْحٍ وَمَاءٍ، فَجَعَلَهُ فِي إِنَاءٍ، ثُمَّ جَعَلَ يَصُبُّهُ عَلَى إِصْبَعِهِ حَيْثُ لَدَغَتْهُ، وَيَمْسَحُهَا، وَيُعَوِّذُهَا بِالْمُعَوِّذَتَيْنِ. (Reported by al-Bayhaqi in Shuʿab al-Iman)
Translation: He then called for salt and water, placed them in a vessel, poured the mixture over the finger where he had been stung, wiped it, and sought refuge through the two protecting surahs.

The account mentions practical action for bodily harm alongside seeking Allah’s protection. The use of salt and water is a detail of this incident, not proof of a universally reliable treatment for venomous stings. A dangerous sting may require urgent medical attention.