ORIGINAL POWDER ISMID APPLICATION
- It is in a sliding glass tube and its rod is wooden.
- Since it is unadulterated and pure, its color is not completely black,closer to dark gray.
- It is in powder form and since it is not additive-free, it is not as permanent as other decorative makeup pencils and eyeliners.
APPLYING LORMA WITH ISMID, A NATIONAL TREATMENT METHODSJabir (ra) said:I heard the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) say:"When you go to bed, continue applying the ismid (called kohl) to your eyes, because it cleans the eye and increases the power of vision. and it grows hairs (i.e. eyelashes)." (Ibn-i Majah, Tibb, 25)In the narration from Ibn-i Abbas (ra), the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said:"Continue to use ismid, for it is the best of your kohl. It makes the eyes shine (makes vision clear) and grows hair (eyelashes)." (Tirmidhi, Libas 23)Today, we know that the cure for many diseases is produced from plants. There are many examples of the prophetic medicine communicated by our Prophet in the hadiths however, we regret to state that we, as Muslims, cannot say that we appreciate its value very much, research this advice to the extent of today's possibilities, uncover the healing elements in them and offer them to people to benefit. In fact, our efforts in this regard are similar to our efforts in complying with other sunnahs.It is mentioned in the hadiths that some of the substances recommended as remedies for various diseases are herbal substances, and that other remedies should be sought for diseases other than these. The ismid stone recommended by our Prophet (pbuh) for the eyes should also be considered in this context. Ismid is a kohl stone. It is black in color and turns red. It is said that the best one comes from Isfahan. It is a shiny stone that is easy to break. When it is clean, it is white silver in color.It releases a scent when rubbed between the fingers. (Ali Riza KARABULUT, Tibb-i Nebevi Encyclopedia, Mektebe Yay., v.2, p.624)Some of the benefits of the ismid, which our Prophet (pbuh) recommended to be applied especially before going to bed, are listed as follows:• Kohl gives brightness to the eyes and enables the eye to see clearly.• It strengthens the optic nerves.• Kohl absorbs tears and pus in the eyes, and removes crust.• It regrows eyelashes and ensures their multiplication.• It strengthens the eye vessels -especially in the elderly and children-.• It relieves headaches when applied with thin liquid honey.• Kohl stone with a little musk added is the best kohl, especially for the elderly and those with weak eyes. (Ibn-i Qayyim, Tibb, p.459)• Since the main ingredient of kohl is 'antimony', it blackens the eyelashes.• Since kohl is black, it absorbs the heat rays coming from the sun. Because it is also mentioned that excessive heat rays reaching the eye damage the lens and retina in the eye.Some of the rulings about kohl are as follows:• It is makruh for men to apply kohl only for adornment.• Kohl is applied before going to bed. Kohl made of "ismid" stone is used as kohl.• On Fridays It is sunnah to apply kohl just like it is sunnah to apply perfume, wash etc.• Kohl it is applied by pulling it three times to the right and three times to the left (so that the number is odd with each pull) or three times to the right and twice to the left (so that the number in total is odd).• Applying kohl does not break the fast, even if the taste is felt in the throat or if the person sees that their saliva is colored when they spit it out.
We know from various sources that the Prophet stated that Ismid kohl is a cure for the eyes and that he himself would apply kohl before going to bed.
As a result of the examination of this natural stone, it has been scientifically announced that it contains antimony, zinc and sulfur. The kohl, which is crushed and turned into powder, is placed in a kohl container. It is applied to the right eye 3 times and to the left eye 3 times.
