Health Benefits Of Olives According to Quran, Islam!

According to SAEDNEWS, In recent years, with the development of scientific and cultural relations between Islam and the West, the religious and Quranic perspective on modern sciences has become a major concern for thinkers worldwide. As a result, a significant amount of interdisciplinary research has been dedicated to the relationship between science and religion. What we present intermittently to our esteemed readers are some studies that explain the medical verses of the Quran and expand the relationship between medicine and the Quran. Most of these writings are taken and adapted from the book "Medicine and the Quran" by the Quranic Research Foundation of the Seminary and University.

Allah mentions olives in several places in the Quran, including in Surah At-Tin (95:1), Surah Al-An'am (6:99), and Surah Al-Mu’minun (23:20):

"From a blessed tree, an olive tree."

In ancient times, people used olive oil in two ways:

1. For consumption.

2. For anointing and moisturizing the body.

Hadiths also recommend eating olives (in moderation) and applying it to the body.

In some traditions, olive oil is referred to as "the food of the Prophets" and in others as "the food of Muslims." This indicates that the Prophets and Muslims have given particular importance to olive oil, highlighting its numerous health benefits.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "Consume olive oil and also apply it to your body, for by doing so, Satan will not enter your body for forty days."

The word "Satan" comes from the root "shatana," meaning "an evil and harmful entity." This term does not exclusively refer to the devil, but rather to anything or anyone that causes harm. In this narration, Satan is interpreted as a "germ" that harms humans.

Medical Benefits of Olives

Olives are benefitscal for sluggish livers and diabetes.

Consuming olive oil can work wonders in lightening dark spots. One spoon on an empty stomach is helpful for stomach pains, stimulates the digestive tract, liver, and gallbladder, and is good for strengthening the nerves, eliminating kidney discomfort, and appetite enhancement.

Rubbing olive oil into the skin enhances its softness.

Seven-year-old aged olive oil is beneficial for pain relief, particularly for joint pain.

Applying oil for up to 10 days is recommended to prevent hair loss.

For children with soft bones and anemia, rubbing the oil is beneficial.

A mixture of olive oil and garlic, when crushed together, is effective for rheumatism and muscle and nerve pain.

Olive oil is also an antidote to lead poisoning and is excellent for constipation.

Olives increase the secretion of saliva and bile.

It helps remove nail stains and is beneficial for improving eyesight and reducing eye discharge. Consuming it is particularly recommended for overweight and phlegmatic individuals.

Plants in the Quran (Olives)

When hot olives are applied to a scorpion sting, they help alleviate pain.

A mixture of olives and honey strengthens the sexual power.

It is effective in reducing blood pressure and is also a fever reducer.

Muhammad Mahmoud Abdullah writes about the benefits of olives:

"Olives invigorate the liver, strengthen the digestive system, soften the skin, promote growth, neutralize toxins in the body, relieve stomach pain, and are helpful for strengthening hair, treating skin diseases, fortifying nerves, and improving eyesight."

Based on the benefits of olive oil, it is necessary to incorporate it into our daily consumption. It also demonstrates Islam's emphasis on the importance of proper nutrition for humans.

"And a tree that grows from Mount Sinai, producing oil and a relish for those who eat."

1. Olives are a highly valuable food containing large amounts of fats, proteins, calcium, iron, and phosphates. They are also rich in vitamins B, D, and A.

2. Olive fruit is also used as an oil, which, compared to other oils, has higher nutritional value and a better taste.

3. A key feature of olive oil is that its fatty acids are unsaturated, preventing the rise of cholesterol in the blood and protecting consumers from diseases related to arteriosclerosis, fat buildup on the heart muscle, and brain issues.

4. The positive impact of olive oil on digestive issues like constipation, stomach cramps, and kidney pain is widely recognized. It can even be used as an enema in cases of severe constipation. Olive oil is commonly used in medical centers in various forms such as hormone injections, vitamin supplements, and ointments.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "Use olive oil for consumption and apply it to your body, for it is from a blessed tree."

The Quran also refers to the olive tree as a blessed tree: "It is lit from a blessed tree, an olive tree, neither eastern nor western."