Cough remedy-Part 1...Cure from Quran and sunnah

Cough remedy-Part 1…Cure from Quran and sunnah


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How to stop coughing in 3 to 4 Minutes?

References from (1) Holy Quran, (2) Hadith ,

(3) [Medicine of Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم)] Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah

(4) Tibb-e-Nabwi- Jalal’u-Din Abd’ur-Rahman As-Suyuti

and (5) various Medical Books etc.


اَعُوْذُ بِاللّٰہِ مِنَ الشَّیْطَانِ الرَّجِیْمِ ۔ بِسْمِ اللّٰہِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِیْمِ

(سورة الشعراء 26 / 80) وَإِذَا مَرِضْتُ فَهُوَ يَشْفِينِ

“And when I am ill, it is He who(Allah) cures me”

Two Types of Coughs-There are two primary types of coughs.(1) Dry (2) Productive

(1) A dry, hacking, cough is It can be caused by allergies, dry air, dusty environment, a random tickle at the back of your throat that is caused by the aftermath of a cold.


(2) A productive cough is one in which you are coughing up phlegm or mucous as your body needs to rid itself of the gunk (filthy, dirty, sticky material) that’s in your chest/lungs.


What is “Phlegm or mucus” (بلغم) a thick yellowish liquid that is produced in the nose and throat especially when a person has a cold (Phlegm tends to collect and congest in the chest and throat and is usually expelled through coughing) Phlegm contains the bacteria, virus or inflammatory cells produced in response to an infection. In addition to infections such as the common cold, flu and bronchitis. Phlegm can be caused by an allergic reaction to irritants such as in asthma and hay fever, damaged vocal cords, and excessive smoking.


Four Body parts are involved directly in Cough –

(1) Throat (2) Nose (3) Lungs (4) Mouth


Two Types of Cough syrups

(1) Expectorant-An expectorant can help loosen mucus

(2) Suppressant- Cough Suppressant blocks the cough reflex and reduces the urge to cough.


Question (1) How to stop coughing in 3 to 4 Minutes?

Answerà Chew raw ginger pieces or slices.

Ginger-Zanjabil (زنجبيل) (ادرک) Ginger is a natural decongestant and has been used to fight off throat and respiratory tract infections for ages. Also, the antiviral, antibacterial and expectorant properties present in ginger ease congestion in the throat and chest to help you breathe easier.


“Ginger is an effective ingredient that dissolve the phlegm. Sour ginger dries the phlegm that prevails in the body” (Medicine of the Prophet(pbh)-Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah page 408 of 653)


Nose breathing -Stop breathing through your mouth and breathe only through your nose. As we breathe, oxygen enters the nose and passes the sinuses, which are hollow spaces in the skull. Sinuses help to filter the air, regulate the temperature and humidity of the air we breathe. The sinuses are lined with very fine hair-like cells.

Question (2) How to stop coughing in 6 to 9 Minutes?

Answerà Chew approximately 21-30 pieces of Zabib-raisins (زبيب ) (کشمش ) which is also called Golden Sultanas(seedless dried white grapes) or

Currants black (الكشمش ) (منقی ) (seedless grapes dried, dark red/Black) if you can’t find seedless variety eat raisins by removing seeds or spit out the seeds.


“Sweet seedless raisins benefit for who suffer from excessive wetness and phlegm. Raisin pulp is suitable for the windpipe and relieves coughing. In general raisins strengthen stomach … and benefit tile throat, chest, liver and prostrate.”

(Medicine of the Prophet(pbh)-Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah page 408 of 653)

Question (3) What else to take if any is coughing?

Answerà (1) Water (Stay Hydrated)- Water is the number one help for throat mucus; pair it with vitamins C, E and Zinc for a natural remedy for throat mucus! This will keep you well lubricated thus reducing the need for mucus as lubrication, which in return, reduces phlegm production. (Coughing is drying, which can only increase the irritation you are feeling. Drinking fluids of all kinds, especially Water, juice, and caffeine-free teas, may help ease your cough. Drinking fluids helps to thin out the mucus in postnasal drip. Drinking liquids also helps to keep mucous membranes moist. The fluid will help flush out harmful bacteria or viruses and keep your throat moist.

(سورة الأنبياء 21 / 30) وَجَعَلْنَا مِنَ الْمَاءِ كُلَّ شَيْءٍ حَيٍّ

“And We have made from water every living thing.” (Quran 30/21)

(2a) Honey - Honey is a well known cough suppressant. You can drink a teaspoon of honey alone or you can mix honey with warm water and drink it. This will reduce the congestion and cough for several hours. Honey has antibacterial properties which reduces the infection of the respiratory tract. For added benefits from the analgesic properties of honey, swallow a teaspoon of plain honey on empty stomach. This will help clear the mucus and soothe your throat

(سورة النحل 16 / 69) يَخْرُجُ مِن بُطُونِهَا شَرَابٌ مُّخْتَلِفٌ أَلْوَانُهُ فِيهِ شِفَاءٌ لِّلنَّاسِ

“There comes forth from their bellies, a drink of varying colour wherein is healing for men.” (Quran Surah Al-Nahl 16/69)


(Hadith 1)Narrated ‘Aisha: Allah’s Apostle used to love sweet edible things and honey .

(Bukhari Book 65, Hadith 3421)


(Hadith 2) Narrated Jabir bin Abdullah: I heard the Prophet saying, “If there is any healing in your medicines, then it is in cupping, a gulp of honey or branding with fire (cauterization) that suits the ailment, but I don’t like to be (cauterized) branded with fire.” (Bukhari Book 71, Hadith 587)


Honey(best unrivalled) The Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to drink a cup on water containing honey on an empty stomach every day. Jalal’u-Din As-Suyuti writes that ‘this is a tremendously prudent thing to do to preserve one’s health. In short, it is a great cure for our illnesses. ‘it is the food of foods, the drink of drinks and the medicine of medicines.

(Tib-e-NabawiàJalal’u-Din Abd’ur-Rahman As-Suyuti “Medicine of the Prophet” page 98 of 161)


(2b) Honey and ginger- A spoonful of honey and ginger can help the body to get rid of excess mucus; this is a popular remedy for many sufferers.

(2c) Drink hot lemon juice with honey. You can mix a glass of hot water, a teaspoon of lemon juice and honey and drink it like tea. Breathing the steam helps to open up the nasal passages. Drink the mix three to four times a day to loosen the congestion.. The acidity of the lemon juice breaks up the mucus. The hot liquid will loosen the mucus in your throat and the honey will coat your throat and suppress the cough.

(2d) Drink warm Tea with honey. Drinking warm tea with honey also can soothe the throat.

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