Honey and Indian Costus as found in Prophetic Medicine and Pharmacognosy: A Creedal Comparison

Abstract

This study examines the medical uses of both honey and Indian costus in prophetic medicine, as well as the modern studies conducted on them through pharmacological science. It then compares honey and the studies conducted on it in pharmacology on one hand, and Indian costus and the studies conducted on it in pharmacology on the other hand. The study concluded several important results, the most important of which is that most of the modern pharmacological studies included in this research align with the noble prophetic traditions regarding the models of honey and Indian costus. This indicates the potential benefit of these studies within the religious and doctrinal framework, to demonstrate the prophethood of our Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. As for the rest of the studies, they did not contradict his teachings, peace be upon him, but their evidence was speculative regarding the intended purpose, which does not make them independent evidence of the proof of prophethood; however, they can be used in conjunction with other evidence.