: : Feeling Feverish : :

It started this morning when I woke up and found myself with a mild sore throat. I was feeling quite well till afternoon. Yet, I seem to feel feverish with blocked nostrils on alternate sides! I do not seem to be able to get rid of this blocked nose!


I have taken the paracetamol and hoping the discomfort will begin to ease. And I drink a lot of plain water as well. The Prophet tells us to reduce the fever with water. He describes the intensity of fever by saying:
“Fever is coal from hell, get rid of it by using cold water.” [Ibn Maajah]
Thus, drinking a lot of fluids is very helpful.

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Fever wipes out ones sins and rids his body from dead substances and germs. It is a blessing in disguise.

The Prophet said:
“When a believer gets sick or feverish, it is like metal when put on fire, the bad is gone and the good remains.” [Al-Bayhaqi]

The Prophet forbade the cursing of fever by saying:
“Do not curse a fever because it abolishes sins like fire abolishes dirt from iron.” [Ibn Maajah]


The Prophet also said:
“For every ailment, there is a cure. If the cure reaches the ailment, it is cured by the will of Allah.” [Muslim]