What is the scientific answer—if science has reached one—regarding the authentic hadith about drinking camel urine?
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The to which the questioner referred is authentic, and it states that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, advised people who were ill to drink camel milk and urine, whereupon they were cured. Modern scientific research has proven the benefits of camel urine and milk in treating many diseases such as viral hepatitis, gastrointestinal diseases, some types of cancer, skin diseases, hair loss, as well as ascites, liver tumors, and some blood disorders. The first antibiotic was prepared from camel urine.
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