Monday, May 05, 2014
The Key to a better life.
There are many Verses in the book of Allah, which speak of the delights of Paradise and what Allah, the Almighty, has prepared for His slaves who fear Him. Allah says:
“And they will be given to drink there of a cup (of wine) mixed with Zanjabeel (ginger).” (Soorah Ad-Dahr, 76:17).
Al-Tabari, may Allah have mercy upon him, said, “The word Ka’s or cup refers to any vessel in which there is a drink. If it is empty, it is not called a Ka’s; rather it is called an Ina’ (vessel).”
Ibn ‘Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “What is meant is wine, ‘mixed with Zanjabeel (ginger)’. The cup from which they will be given to drink is mixed with ginger, i.e., their drink will be mixed with ginger.”
Al-Qurtubi, may Allah have Mercy upon him, said, “The Arabs enjoyed drinking anything mixed with ginger because of its pleasant smell and because it tingles on the tongue and aids digestion. So they were encouraged to seek the blessing of the Hereafter with what they thought of as the ultimate pleasure and goodness.”
Ginger or Zingiber officinale is an aromatic herb and long-lived rhizome which grows from horizontal stems to a length of 1.5m, from which emerge a number of stems. Its leaves are spear-like and narrow at the bottom, with a smooth surface and a dark green color. The stems are harvested when they wither, then the ground is dug up and the rhizome is taken out then washed, peeled and cut, then soaked in water or boiled in a sugary solution and then dried and kept for use. Ginger originates in Southeast Asia and its production is limited to the tropical regions in Africa and India.
The Chinese and Indians have used ginger since ancient times as a remedy and as a spice. Galen says of it, “It has a strong warming effect. If we want to warm the entire body quickly, then we must eat ginger.”
Ibn Masawayh said, “Ginger is beneficial in cases of blockage in the liver resulting from moisture and cold. It strengthens the libido and acts as a carminative in the stomach and intestines (i.e., prevents or expels gas).”
Ibn Sina said concerning it, “It acts as a preservative and clears moisture from the head and throat, and it is effective against toxins in the air.”
Ibn Al-Qayyim said, “Abu Na‘eem mentioned in his book Al-Tibb An-Nabawi the Hadith of Abu Sa‘eed Al-Khudri, may Allah be pleased with him, who said, “The king of the Byzantines sent as a gift to the Messenger of Allah, blessings and peace of Allah be upon him, a jar of ginger. He gave a piece to everybody and he gave a piece to me. Ginger gives heat, helps in digesting food and acts as a laxative. It is beneficial in cases of opacity in the eye resulting from moisture, whether it is eaten or applied directly to the eyes. It increases the libido, and is good for the liver and stomach. The acidulous type increases the libido and increases the sperm count, it dries up mucus, gives a pleasant taste and wards off harm resulting from eating heavy food. The fatty rhizome contains gum, fatty resin, starch and a volatile oil which gives it its scent, and is composed of camphene and linalool. The non-volatile oily resin is gingerine which gives it its sharp taste.”
Modern medical sources indicate that there are a number of important medicinal uses for ginger. It possesses purifying, strengthening and anti-scurvy properties.
Watery extract of ginger is an excellent medicine for diseases of the eye. It may also be used internally to dilate blood vessels and to induce sweating. It is also used as a tonic and a stimulant for the heart and breathing, to expel gas, and to counteract and soothe stomach pains. For that purpose it may be mixed with senna, to prevent nausea and reduce its severity and duration. In general, mixing it with laxatives prevents the stomach pain that the latter may cause. An infusion of ginger is beneficial in relieving bronchitis and is regarded as good for coughs. A jam may also be made from ginger which is good for treating chest complaints. It may also be boiled with tea or crushed and made into a paste with honey which is eaten as food which is strengthening in general and increases libido.
It is regarded as stimulating the appetite and increasing secretions of glands. Hence it is used by many as a spice and is used in the manufacture of sweets, pastries, pickles and soups because it makes the food taste good. A paste made of powdered ginger mixed with honey may be applied topically to the skin and joints as a pain reliever.
Because ginger contains an abundant amount of hot and astringent components, it must be consumed in moderation and not in large amounts, otherwise it may harm the mucus lining of the digestive tract.
Ginger is regarded as refreshing and aromatic; it increases the secretions of the stomach when it touches the lining. It strengthens the stomach and is good for treating poor digestion and some similar stomach problems, including seasickness. It is also good for expelling gas. It is used to reduce heat and quench thirst, hence it is used to treat fevers and influenza, and it is given in winter to warm the body. It regulates the menstrual cycle in women, and reduces the effects of toxins on the body.
(Al-Tibb An-Nabawi Al-Mawsoo’ah Al-Moojazah by the author. Al-Tibb Al-Sha‘bi Wal-Tadawi Bil-A’shab by Al-Zaytooni. Qamoos Al-Ghidha’ Wal-Tadawi Bil-Nabat by Ibn Qudamah)
(from Islamic Medicine: The Key to a Better Life by Yusuf Al-Hajj Ahmad, Published by Darussalam)
There are many Verses in the book of Allah, which speak of the delights of Paradise and what Allah, the Almighty, has prepared for His slaves who fear Him. Allah says:
“And they will be given to drink there of a cup (of wine) mixed with Zanjabeel (ginger).” (Soorah Ad-Dahr, 76:17).
Al-Tabari, may Allah have mercy upon him, said, “The word Ka’s or cup refers to any vessel in which there is a drink. If it is empty, it is not called a Ka’s; rather it is called an Ina’ (vessel).”
Ibn ‘Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “What is meant is wine, ‘mixed with Zanjabeel (ginger)’. The cup from which they will be given to drink is mixed with ginger, i.e., their drink will be mixed with ginger.”
Al-Qurtubi, may Allah have Mercy upon him, said, “The Arabs enjoyed drinking anything mixed with ginger because of its pleasant smell and because it tingles on the tongue and aids digestion. So they were encouraged to seek the blessing of the Hereafter with what they thought of as the ultimate pleasure and goodness.”
Ginger or Zingiber officinale is an aromatic herb and long-lived rhizome which grows from horizontal stems to a length of 1.5m, from which emerge a number of stems. Its leaves are spear-like and narrow at the bottom, with a smooth surface and a dark green color. The stems are harvested when they wither, then the ground is dug up and the rhizome is taken out then washed, peeled and cut, then soaked in water or boiled in a sugary solution and then dried and kept for use. Ginger originates in Southeast Asia and its production is limited to the tropical regions in Africa and India.
The Chinese and Indians have used ginger since ancient times as a remedy and as a spice. Galen says of it, “It has a strong warming effect. If we want to warm the entire body quickly, then we must eat ginger.”
Ibn Masawayh said, “Ginger is beneficial in cases of blockage in the liver resulting from moisture and cold. It strengthens the libido and acts as a carminative in the stomach and intestines (i.e., prevents or expels gas).”
Ibn Sina said concerning it, “It acts as a preservative and clears moisture from the head and throat, and it is effective against toxins in the air.”
Ibn Al-Qayyim said, “Abu Na‘eem mentioned in his book Al-Tibb An-Nabawi the Hadith of Abu Sa‘eed Al-Khudri, may Allah be pleased with him, who said, “The king of the Byzantines sent as a gift to the Messenger of Allah, blessings and peace of Allah be upon him, a jar of ginger. He gave a piece to everybody and he gave a piece to me. Ginger gives heat, helps in digesting food and acts as a laxative. It is beneficial in cases of opacity in the eye resulting from moisture, whether it is eaten or applied directly to the eyes. It increases the libido, and is good for the liver and stomach. The acidulous type increases the libido and increases the sperm count, it dries up mucus, gives a pleasant taste and wards off harm resulting from eating heavy food. The fatty rhizome contains gum, fatty resin, starch and a volatile oil which gives it its scent, and is composed of camphene and linalool. The non-volatile oily resin is gingerine which gives it its sharp taste.”
Modern medical sources indicate that there are a number of important medicinal uses for ginger. It possesses purifying, strengthening and anti-scurvy properties.
Watery extract of ginger is an excellent medicine for diseases of the eye. It may also be used internally to dilate blood vessels and to induce sweating. It is also used as a tonic and a stimulant for the heart and breathing, to expel gas, and to counteract and soothe stomach pains. For that purpose it may be mixed with senna, to prevent nausea and reduce its severity and duration. In general, mixing it with laxatives prevents the stomach pain that the latter may cause. An infusion of ginger is beneficial in relieving bronchitis and is regarded as good for coughs. A jam may also be made from ginger which is good for treating chest complaints. It may also be boiled with tea or crushed and made into a paste with honey which is eaten as food which is strengthening in general and increases libido.
It is regarded as stimulating the appetite and increasing secretions of glands. Hence it is used by many as a spice and is used in the manufacture of sweets, pastries, pickles and soups because it makes the food taste good. A paste made of powdered ginger mixed with honey may be applied topically to the skin and joints as a pain reliever.
Because ginger contains an abundant amount of hot and astringent components, it must be consumed in moderation and not in large amounts, otherwise it may harm the mucus lining of the digestive tract.
Ginger is regarded as refreshing and aromatic; it increases the secretions of the stomach when it touches the lining. It strengthens the stomach and is good for treating poor digestion and some similar stomach problems, including seasickness. It is also good for expelling gas. It is used to reduce heat and quench thirst, hence it is used to treat fevers and influenza, and it is given in winter to warm the body. It regulates the menstrual cycle in women, and reduces the effects of toxins on the body.
(Al-Tibb An-Nabawi Al-Mawsoo’ah Al-Moojazah by the author. Al-Tibb Al-Sha‘bi Wal-Tadawi Bil-A’shab by Al-Zaytooni. Qamoos Al-Ghidha’ Wal-Tadawi Bil-Nabat by Ibn Qudamah)
(from Islamic Medicine: The Key to a Better Life by Yusuf Al-Hajj Ahmad, Published by Darussalam)
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