Camel Urine Hadith – Is it fabricated?

Question: I recently came accross a hadith about drinking camel urine. However as muslim we are supposed to drink and eat only tahir. I want to ask if the Hadith is Fake ?

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Summary: No, the hadith regarding drinking camel urine is not fabricated. It is authentically reported in Sahih Al-Bukhari (233) and Sahih Muslim (1671). The Prophet (SAW) instructed a group of people who had fallen sick to drink camel milk and urine as a treatment.

Detailed Answer: Camel urine was used medicinally by the Prophet (SAW) for its believed therapeutic properties. This usage is also recognized in modern history; for instance, during World War II, camel milk and urine were studied for their potential benefits to soldiers in the desert.

Additionally, animal products in medicine are not unusual; several vaccines today are derived from animals. For instance, certain vaccines are cultivated in horse serum or utilize egg-based production methods, showcasing the historical and ongoing practice of using animal-based treatments in healthcare.

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