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Can olive oil be used as a sunscreen for the face and hands, especially in the presence of acne? If not, what is an appropriate sunscreen cream? And what is the meaning of "labkha" and how is it made from honey?

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The hadith is authentically narrated with the wording: "Eat olive oil and anoint yourselves with it, for it comes from a blessed tree." Narrated by At-Tirmidhi and Al-Hakim, who graded it authentic, and Al-Dhahabi, Al-Mundhiri, and Al-Albani concurred with its authenticity. As for its health effects, specialists in medicine should be consulted.

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