Understanding The Prophet's Life
From Issue: 605 [Read full issue]
Medical Research
As related by Bukhari, God's Messenger (peace be upon him) declared: "God did not send down an illness for which He did not send a cure." This hadith, in addition to declaring that every illness is curable, is the most comprehensive statement encouraging medical research. In another Tradition, the Messenger states that "there is a cure for every illness." [Abu Dawud, Muslim]
Another version tells us: "Do not neglect to treat your diseases, for God does not send a disease for which He does not send a cure. The only exception is old age." [Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah]
Humanity may discover a cure for every illness, but will never be able to stop our journey from the world of spirits to the material world and then on to either Paradise or Hell through the stations of embryo, infancy, childhood, youth, old age, the grave, and the Resurrection. The Prophet encourages us to learn how to cure illnesses, but also warns us not to neglect preparing for the next world.
Compiled From:
"The Messenger of God: Muhammad" - Fethullah Gulen, pp. 62