Thibbun Nabawi, Is It Really Without Risk?

Thibbun Nabawi, Is It Really Without Risk?

Author: Mohamad Rahman Suhendri, S.Ked – 14711034

Recently, the trend of Thibbun Nabawi has become increasingly popular with the public, this is reflected in the frequent viral posts voicing Thibbun Nabawi's treatment methods, whether in terms of diet, diet, and so on. Apart from the many mistakes that are understood by the public or even by the narrators, this phenomenon can be used as a sign that people are increasingly aware of their health and are getting closer to Islamic medicine. Because the narratives circulating on social media seem exaggerated, in the end many of them deify this method of treatment to the point that they think that other methods of treatment, including modern medicine, are wrong and dangerous methods of treatment because they cause many side effects.

This article is not at all to put Thibbun Nabawi in a corner, nor to discourage people who are starting to be interested in this method. Practicing medicine based solely on passion and claims without going through a series of clinical trials can lead to many misunderstandings and misconceptions. So this article is aimed by the author as a counterweight to the information that is widely circulating in the community so that people understand that each method of treatment has benefits and risks, so that people can avoid negative attitudes. ghuluw or overuse this method.

If summarized from the various opinions of scholars, Thibbun Nabawi is everything that is mentioned in the Al-Quran and As-Sunnah which is Sahih related to medicine, either in the form of prevention (disease) or treatment.¹ Several types of thibbun nabawi which are well-known in the community include cupping, Black Seed, and honey. Thibbun nabawi is actually broader than the three things above, tibbun nabawi includes explanations from Rasulullah SAW through words, actions, and approval (taqrir) for the actions of friends. Examples of takrir include Rasulullah SAW approving the actions of friends who meruqyah people who were stung by a scorpion with surah al-faatihah.⁴

The efficacy of a treatment method requires accurate diagnosis, drug formulation, dosage determination, accuracy of method of use, indications and contraindications.¹ If it is not carried out with the correct principles, then any type of treatment, including thibbun nabawi, can cause unwanted side effects. A good cupping treatment is one that pays attention to the principle of sterility. If this principle is not followed, serious infections can occur. A meta-analysis of 357 clinical studies concluded that, cupping or hello is a definitive risk factor for hepatitis C transmission.² Another study stated that, hello is one mode of transmission of hepatitis C based on 24.948 cases of hepatitis C that occurred in Saudi Arabia.³ Honey itself has the potential to contain botulinum toxin which can cause infantile botulism which attacks the nervous system in infants, so the Indonesian Pediatrician Association (IDAI) does not recommend giving honey to babies under 12 months of age. In addition, there have been reports of a burning sensation (burning sensation) on the use of honey on the skin and allergic reactions such as itching of the throat, nose, eyelids, swelling of the lips, nasal congestion and headaches.⁴ Black Seed (Nigella Sativa) has also been found to cause hypoglycemia and epigastric pain in hepatitis C patients.⁵

Thibbun Nabawi is like a sharp sword. The benefits of the sword are very dependent on the skill and proficiency of the person who uses it. If the use has not brought benefits, it does not mean that the argument is wrong, but we do not know how to use it properly.

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