Since the arrival of Hazrat Adam and Hazrat Hawwa on the
earth, human beings only source of food was plants; fruits and vegetables etc.
As the civilization moved forward, man started making different types of food
with various ingredients and spices.
With the dawn of industrial revolution in Europe ,
different types of mechanical and electrical appliances are being used. Now the
food is baked, fried or other cooking procedures are used.
If we compare the life expectancy of any average country of
the world with the earlier man in human history, we see that because of the
modern amenities where bodily movements have been curtailed, ages have become
shorter.
It is now imperative to return to the Divine Book of
Guidance, which claims that every
“dry and wet subject is mentioned in It”
Cucumber:
“When you demanded
that Musa provide you with a variety of food, saying, “We no longer have
patience with only one kind of food. Ask your Lord to grow green herbs, cucumbers,
wheat, lentils, and onions for us….” (2:61)
It is cooling, purifying and diuretic. Keeps you hydrated,
skin care, cancer, blood pressure, teeth and gums and bad breath, digestion,
joint health, gout, arthritis, diabetes and cholesterol, stimulates hair
growth, diuretic and weight loss.
Figs:
“(I swear) by the
fig, by the olive, by Mount
Sinai , and by this
inviolable city, Makkah.”
(95:1-4)
It removes kidney and urinary bladder stone, release
intestinal pain, piles etc.
Consumption of figs in
moderation prevents constipation, colon cancer, coronary heart disease,
breast cancer, helps control diabetes, hypertension, sexual dysfunction, and
strengthens bones.
Olives: Strengthen
body muscles, slow down aging, clears the blood, piles, tuberculosis, eczema,
baldness, kidneys and pancreas pain, common cold, and stomach and respiratory
diseases. It is anti-oxidant, anti cancer, cholesterol, bone and heart health,
purifying effects on liver and intestines, supplies energy, strength and
nutrition, skin health and vision.
“It is He who has
sent water down from the sky to let all kinds of plants grow; the vegetables
with accumulated grains; palm trees fro which appear clusters of dates within
easy reach; vineyards, olive groves, and pomegranates of all types.” (6:99)
“(With this water) He
causes corn, olives, palm- trees, vines (grapes) and all kinds of fruits to
grow. In this there is evidence (of the existence of Allah) for the people of
understanding” (16:11 )
Dates: They are good
for: Heart and skin diseases, diarrhea, intestinal and labor pains, piles liver
disorders, physical strengthening, and sexual weakness.
“In both gardens
there are fruits, palm-trees, and pomegranates.” (55:68)
The word date has been used in Qur’an 20 times.
The major ingredients in dates are: Potassium, Phosphorus,
Calcium, and Carbohydrates, and Sugars. Other minerals and vitamins are in
trace forms.
Pomegranates:
Benefits of pomegranates include prevention of heart disease
such as heart attack or stroke, preventing the spread of prostate cancer
reducing cholesterol, and reduce the risk of hardening of blood vessels. It
prevents heart disease, helps reduce formation of plaque in the arteries,
raises HDL and lowers LDL
cholesterol levels. A study done at University
of California
“Or you show us that
you have your own garden of palm trees and vines (grapes) with flowing streams
therein.” (17:91)
Grapes: Kidney
and urinary bladder pain, liver and lung disorders, relax body and brain
muscles, common cold and cough, cancer, and stomach diseases.
“As for the people of
the right hand, how happy they will be! They will live amid the lotus trees
without thorns (Ber).” (56:27-28)
Grapes are helpful in asthma, bone health, heart disease,
migraine, constipation, indigestion fatigue, kidney disorder, cholesterol,
antibacterial activity, breast cancer, eye health including cataract, immune
system.
Bananas and
Lote-Trees:
“(As for the people
of the right hand) they will amid the lote- trees without thorns( Beri) and
banana trees.” (56:27-29)
Average banana has 400 mg of Potassium, and some sugar and
Vitamin B6.
Bananas are good for heart, nerves, kidneys and bones, a
good source of hemoglobin in blood, mood enhancer and sedative.
Honey:
“The garden which is
promised to the pious, is the like in which there are streams of unpolluted
water, streams of milk of unchanged taste, and streams of crystal clear honey.”
(47:15) “From out of their (bees) bellies comes a drink of different color in
which there is a cure for the human being.” (16:69)
Although, honey is not exactly a fruit but it is very
essential for good health.
It prevents cancer, heart disease, reduces cough and throat
irritation, anti bacterial and good for athletic performance, reduces ulcers
and gastrointestinal disorders, allergy protection, slows aging, helps
digestive system.
Islam is a religion of “Moderation” in every human activity.
Hence, the benefits stated above are just guidelines. It is highly recommended
to consult your physician before consuming any of the above-mentioned fruits.
References:
The Noble Qur’an
Health Benefits of Grapes, Dates, Pomegranates, Olives,
Figs, Bananas, and Honey
These fruits should make up the stable diet for all Muslims. Allah knows best.
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