Dates

DATES MENTIONED IN QURAN AND ITS ASTONISHING HEATH BENEFITS.

HOW MANY FRUITS ARE MENTIONED IN QURAN?

There are several verses in Quran talking about the 6 fruits of Paradise,

Including;Date,Olive, Pomegranate, Grape, Banana and Fig.

1. Dates Mentioned In Quran

The Word "date" has been mentioned in the Holy Quran more than 20 times.

And it is He Who produces gardens trellised and untrellised and date-palms,and crops of different shape and taste (Its fruits and its seeds) and olive and pomegranates, similar (in kind) and different (in taste). Eat of their fruit when they ripen,but pay the due thereof (its Zakat, according to Allah's Order 1/10th or 1/20th) on the day of its harvest, and waste not by extravagance. Verily, He likes not Al-Musrifun (those who waste by extravagance) 

(Quran 6:141)

And the earth are neighbouring tracts, and gardens of vines, and green crops (fields etc.), and date-palms, growing out two or three from a single stem root,or otherwise (one stem root for every palm), watered with the same water, yet some of them We make more excellent than others to eat. Verily in these things, there are Ayat (proofs,evidences,lessons, signs) for the people who understand.
(Quran 13:4)

With it He causes to grow for you the crops, the olives,the date-palms, the grapes, and  every kind of fruit. Verily! In this indeed an evident proof and a manifest sign for people who give thought.
(Quran 16:11)

And from there the fruits of date-palms and grapes, you derive strong drink (this was before the order of the prohibition of the alcoholic drinks) and a goodly provision.
Verily,therein is indeed a sign for people who have wisdom.
(Quran 16:67)

or you have a garden of date-palms and grapes, and cause rivers to gush Forth in their midst abundantly.
(Quran 17:91)

And put forward to them the example of two men; unto one of them We had given two gardens of grapes,and We had surrounded both with date-palms; and  had put between them green crops (cultivated fields etc.).
(Quran 18:32)

And shake the trunk of date-palm towards you, it will let fall fresh ripe-dates upon you.
(Quran 19:25)

Then We brought forth for you therewith gardens of date-palms and grapes, wherein is much fruit for you, and where of you eat.
(Quran 23:19)

And green crops (fields etc.) and date palms with soft spadix.
(Quran 26:148)

And We have made therein gardens of date-palms and grapes,and We have caused springs of water to gush forth therein.
(Quran 36:34)

And tall date-palms, with ranged clusters
(Quran 50:10)

Therein are fruits, date-palms producing, sheathed fruit-stalks (enclosing dates)
(Quran 55:11)

In them (both) will be fruits,and date palms and pomegranates.
(Quran 55:29)

And Olive s and date palms.
(Quran 80:29)

2. Nutrients In Dates

   

The fruits (dates) contains a high Percentage of carbohydrate (total sugars,44-88%), fat (0.2-0.5%), 15 salts and minerals, protein (2.3-5.6%), vitamins and a high percentage of dietary fiber 6.4-11.5%)

The flesh of dates contains 0.2-0.5% of oil, whereas the seed contains 7.7-9.7% oil. The fatty acids occur in both flesh and seed as a range of saturated and unsaturated acids, the seed containing 14 types of Fatty acids, but only eight of these fatty acids occur in very low concentration in the flesh.

Unsaturated fatty acids include Palmitoleic, Oleic, Linoleic, and Linolenic acid.The Oleic acid content of the seed varies from 41.1% to 58.8%, which suggests that the seed of date could be used as a source of oleic acid. There are at least 15 minerals in dates.

The percentage of each mineral in dried dates varies from 0.1% to 9/6 mg/100 g dates depending on the type of mineral. In many varieties, potassium can be found at a concentration as high as 0.9% in the flesh while it is as high as 0.5% in some seeds.

Other minerals and salts that are found in various proportions include boron, calcium, cobalt, copper, fluorine, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, phosphorus, sodium and zink.

The protein in dates contains 23 types of amino acids, some of which are not present in the most popular fruits such as oranges,apple and banana's.

Dates contain at least six vitamins including a small amount of Vitamin C, and Vitamins B(1) thiamine, B(2) riboflavin, nicotinic acid (niacin) and vitamin A.

The dietary fiber of 14 varieties of dates has been shown to be as high as 6.4-11.5% depending on variety and degree of ripeness.
Date contain 0.5-3.9% pectin, which may have important heath benefits.

3. WorldWide Use Of Dates.

The world production of dates has increased 2.9 times over 40 years, whereas the world population has doubled. The total world export of dates increased by 1.7% over 40 years. In many ways, dates may be considered as an almost ideal food, providing a wide range of essential nutrients and potential heath benefits.

4. Heath Benefits of Dates

4.1 No Cholesterol
Dates are free from cholesterol and contain very low fat. Dates are rich in Vitamins and Minerals.

4.2. Rich source of protein.
They are rich source of protein, dietary fiber and rich in Vitamin B1, B2, B3 and B5 along with Vitamin A1 and C.

4.3. Good For Digestive System.
It helps improve the digestive system as it contains soluble and insoluble fibers and different kind of amino acids.

4.4. Energy Booster
Dates are great energy boosters as they contain natural sugars like glucose, sucrose and fructose.To get more advantage add dates to milk and make it a very nutritious snack.Date are very low in calories and are extremely suitable for health conscious people.

4.5. Healthy Nervous System.
Date are rich in potassium and reduced in sodium. This helps regulate a healthy nervous system.

4.6 Reduces The Risk Of Stroke
Research has revealed the fact that potassium intake up to a certain extent can reduce the risk of stroke.Dates also help in lowering the LDL cholesterol.

4.7 Good For Treating Anemia
Dates have high iron content and are very useful in treating anemia. The patients can eat many dates for better advantages.

4.8 Fight Against Tooth Decay
Dares also have fluorine that slows down the process of tooth decay.

4.9 Cure For Constipation
It helps people suffering from constipation. Soak dates over night and take it along with water to have added advantage.

4.10 Improves Stamina
It helps increase one's sexual stamina.
Soak one handful of dates in goat's milk overnight. In the morning grind the dates in the milk and add honey and cardamon powder and drink it.

4.11 Cure For Over Slimming
Dates help in weight gain and are beneficial for those who suffer from the over-slimming problem.

4.12 Cure For Abdominal Cancer
Cures abdominal cancer. The best thing is that it does not have any side effect on the body as it works better than medicine.

4.13 Improves Eyesight
It also helps in improving eyesight and helps in caring night blindness as well.

Olives

REMARKABLE HEALTH BENEFITS OF OLIVE

HOW MANY FRUITS ARE MENTIONED IN QURAN? 

There are several verses in Quran talking about the 6 fruits of Paradise,

Including; Date, Olive, Pomegranate, banana and Fig.

1. Olive Mentioned In Quran

"Olive"  in Quran has been repeated seven times Also, Surah Al Mumenoon, Verse 20,pointed indirectly to a tree which gives oil and grows in Sinai Mountain.

"And a tree[Olive] that springs forth from Mount Sinai, that grows oil and (it is a) relish for the eaters."
(Quran 23:20)

"Allah is the Light of the Heavens and Earth. The example of His light is like a niche within which is a lamp, the lamp is within glass, the glass as if it were a pearly [white] star lit from [the oil of] a blessed olive tree, neither of the east nor the west, whose oil would grow even if untouched by Fire. 

Light upon light. Allah guides His light whom He wills. And Allah presents examples for the people, And Allah is knowing of all things."
(Quran 24:35)

" He causes to grow for thereby of crops, Olives, palm 🌴 trees, grapevines, and from all the fruits. Indeed in that is a sign for a people who give thought 💭. "   Quran 16:11

By the fig and the Olive."  Quran 9:1

"And Olive and palm 🌴 trees."  Quran 80:29


"And it is He who sends down rain from the sky, and We produce thereby the growth of all things. We produce from its greenery from which We produce grains arranged in layers 

And from palm-trees 🌴 🌴 of its emerging fruit are clusters hanging low. And [We produce] gardens of grapevines and Olives and pomegranates, similar yet varied. Look at [each of] its fruit when it yields and [at] its ripening. Indeed in that are signs for a people who believe."
Quran 6:99

" And He it is who causes gardens to grow [both] trellised and untrellised and palm trees 🌴 🌴 and crops of different [kinds of] food and Olives and pomegranates, similar and dissimilar. Eat of [each of] its Fruit when it yields and give its due [Zakkah] on the Day of its Harvest And be not excessive. Indeed, He does not like those who commit excess."
Quran 6:141

" He causes to grow for you thereby the crops Olives, palm tress 🌴 🌴, grapevines and from all the fruits. Indeed in that is a sign for a people who give thought 💭. 
Quran 16:11

2. History Of Olive

According to estimates, the cultivation of olive tree dates back more than 7000 years Archeological evidence indicates that olives were grown commercially Crete as a far  back as 3000 BC, by the Minoan civilization. Ancient Greek literature reveals use of Olive oil for body health. In the context of religious importance, Olive trees and its fruit (Olives) are narrated over several times in the Bible, both in New and Old Testaments as well as in the Quran

2.1 Olives Used As A Medicine 
The Olive tree has a long history of medicinal and nutritional values over the centuries extracts from olive leaf have been used for promoting health and preservation. For instance, ancient Egyptian used the leaves to (mummify Pharoahs: Similarly, they have been valued as famous folk remedy to treat fever and some tropical diseases such as Malaria. 

3. WorldWide Use Of Olives

Due to rising awareness about the beneficial effects of optimal nutrition and functional foods among today's' health conscious cosmopolitan societies, the World Wide 🌍 consumption of olive and olive products has increased significantly", especially in high-income countries such as the United States, Europe, Japan 🇯🇵, Canada, and Australia, resulting in the rapid development of olive based products. The traditional "Mediterranean diet", in which olive oil is the main dietary fat, is considered to be one-of the healthiest" because of its strong association with the reduced incidence of Cardiovascular diseases and certain cancers. [1]

4. Health Benefits Of Olive 

The fruit provides calories; contain significant amount of plant-derived anti-oxidants, minerals, phytosterols, and vitamins. Olives are a moderate source of calories; 100g of fruits provide just 15 calories. 

4.1 Lowers Bad And Increases Good Cholesterol. 

Olive composes healthy fat in the forms of Mono-unsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) like Oleic acid (18:1) and palmitoleic acid (16:1) that help  lower Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) or "bad cholesterol" and Increase High density lipoprotein (HDL) or "good cholesterol" in the blood.[2]

4.2 Fight Against Heart Disease And Strokes

Research studies suggest that Mediterranean diet, which is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids help to prevent coronary artery disease and strokes by favoring healthy blood lipid profile. Studies suggest that oleocanthal has ibuprofen Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like anti-inflammatory activities. The Mediterranean diet
that uses olive and its oil may be responsible in part for the lower  incidences of coronary artery disease. Olive contains a good amount of vitamin E. [3][4]

4.3 Fights Against Cancer And Diabetes

Olive fruit contains tyrosol phenolic compounds such as oleuropein and oleocanthal. These compounds are responsible for its bitter and pungent taste. Oleocanthal, oleuropein, and its derivative hydroxytyrosol are nature's most powerful anti-oxidants. Together with Vitamin E and carotenoids, they play a vital role fighting against cancer, inflammation, coronary artery disease, degenerative nerve diseases, diabetes... 
Etc. 

World Heath Organization (WHO), recommend that people living in societies with high arteriosclerosis and diabetes rates consume oil that contains at least 30 Percent linoleic acid (present in olives). And this raises the olives worth. Olive oil's most significant health property is it's effects upon cardiac and arterial diseases.

4.4 Good For Breastfeeding Mother's 
Linoleic acid in olives is especially useful for breastfeeding mothers. Any deficiency in this acid shows a child's development and contributes to some skin diseases.
[5] Vitamins E, A, D, and K in oils are essential for bone development and mineralization in children and adults. It strengthens bones by stabilizing calcium. Since it contributes to the natural development of the infants brain and nervous system before and after birth, the only oil recommended to mothers by specialists is olive oil. Aside from having a level of linoleic acid very close to that of mothers milk, it functions as a natural source of nourishment as mothers milk when mixed with non-fat milk. [6]

Due to all these features, olive oil has attracted the attention of specialist in recent years.[7]

Banana

BANANA MENTIONED IN QURAN AND IT'S AMAZING HEALTH BENEFITS.

                                 

HOW MANY FRUITS ARE MENTIONED IN QURAN?

There are several verses in Quran talking about the 6 fruits of Paradise,

Including;Date, Olive, Pomegranate, Grape, Banana and Fig.

1.Banana Mentioned In Qur'an.

 Bananas are mentioned in the Quran as one of the fruits of Paradise. Allah Almighty says in Quran:

وَطَلْحٍ مَنْضُودٍ – الواقعة: 29

And [banana] trees layered [with fruit](Quran 56:29)

This ayah of Quran mentions the blessings that the dwellers of heaven will enjoy. Banana fruit is one of such blessings, therefore, the availability of banana fruit in the world should also be considered a blessing, which is available to people in both the worlds.

As with all other blessings, the bananas enjoyed by believers in Paradise will be far more perfect than any bananas we can imagine in this world. After all, the bananas will never become rotten and will have a taste and smell that we cannot now imagine. However, in this world too, Allah has created a fruit very similar to that of Paradise and has placed it at our disposal.

2.Nutrients In Banana

Banana, a very nutritive fruit, consists of water (75%), protein (1.3%), and fats (0.6%). Each banana also contains carbohydrates and a considerable amount of potassium.

Bananas, which are rich in vitamin B6, also play a significant role in triggering the chemical reactions of proteins and amino acids, and are instrumental in keeping the brain’s functioning normal.

3. Worldwide Use Of Banana

Today, bananas are grown in at least 107 countries and are ranked fourth among the world’s food crops in monetary value. Americans consume more bananas than apples and oranges combined.

4. Health Benefis Of Banana

4.1 Cure For Fever

Besides helping to cure many diseases, bananas are especially recommended for fever, digestive system disorders, cramps, and muscle slackness. The vast amount of potassium that it contains (0,24%) facilitates the excretion of waste products from the body.

4.2 Good For Heart      

Bananas decrease blood pressure and are used to treat allergies. Their potassium functions together with sodium, promotes cell and muscle development, and regulates the body’s water equilibrium and heartbeat.

4.3 Maintains Sugar Level

Any change in the sodium-potassium balance causes various disorders in the nervous and muscular systems. This is why a person must maintain his or her body’s potassium equilibrium. Besides, since a potassium deficiency leads to edema and decreases the amount of sugar circulating in the blood, it is essential to maintain this balance.

4.4 Energy Booster

It promotes red cell production, keeps the chemical balance among bodily fluids, helps energy production, and provides endurance against stress.

4.5 Improves Metabolic System

Their carbohydrates function as helper enzymes in the metabolic processing of fats and proteins.

4.6 Cure For Anemic Diseases

Bananas cure anemic diseases (a deficiency in the number of red blood cells or in their hemoglobin content), are instrumental in developing cells and muscles, maintain the body’s liquid balance, and cure heart diseases. On the other hand, a deficiency in one’s vitamin B6 may result in fatigue, affect one’s ability to concentrate, and results in irritability, insomnia, anemia, kidney calculi and various skin diseases.

Grapes

Grapes mentioned in Quran and it's remarkable heath benefits

How many fruits are mentioned in Quran?

There are several verses in Quran talking about the 6 fruits of Paradise, including; Date, Olive,

Pomegranate, Grape, Banana and Figs

1. Grape mentioned in Quran

it is He who sends down water (rain) from the sky, and with it We bring forth vegetation of all kinds, and out of it We bring forth green stalks, from which We bring forth thick clustered grain. And out of the date-palm and its spathe come forth clusters of dates hanging low and near, and gardens of grapes, olives and pomegranates, each similar (in kind) yet different (in variety and taste). Look at their fruits when they begin to bear, and the ripeness thereof. Verily! In these things there are signs for people who believe. (Quran 6:99)

And within the land are neighboring plots and gardens of grapevines and crops and palm trees, [growing] several from a root or otherwise, watered with one water; but We make some of them exceed others in [quality of] fruit. Indeed in that are signs for a people who reason. (Quran 13:4)

Or you have a garden of date-palms and grapes, and cause rivers to gush forth in their midst abundantly. (Quran 17:91)

And put forward to them the example of two men; unto one of them We had given two gardens of grapes, and We had surrounded both with date-palms; and had put between them green crops (cultivated fields etc.). (Quran 18:32)

Then We brought forth for you therewith gardens of date-palms and grapes, wherein is much fruit for you, and whereof you eat. (Quran 23:19)

And We have made therein gardens of date-palms and grapes, and We have caused springs of water to gush forth therein. (Quran 36:34)

Would one of you like to have a garden of palm trees and grapevines underneath which rivers flow in which he has from every fruit? But he is afflicted with old age and has weak offspring, and it is hit by a whirlwind containing fire and is burned. Thus does Allah make clear to you [His] verses that you might give thought. (Quran 2:266)

Gardens and grapevines. (Quran 78:32)

2. History of Grapes

Grapes have a long and abundant history. While they’ve grown wild since prehistoric times, evidence suggests they were cultivated in Asia as early as 5000 BC. Grapes were also pictured in hieroglyphics in ancient Egyptian burial tombs. During the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, grapes were revered for their use in winemaking.

3. Worldwide use of Grapes

Around this time, over 90 varieties of grapes were already known. Worldwide, about 30,000 square miles of land are planted with grapes, resulting in the annual production of 150 trillion pounds of grapes.

Grape production in five countries: Italy, China, Spain, and France accounts for about half of all commercial production, and about one-third of all world vineyards are found in the three countries of Italy, Spain, and France. Other important grape producing countries include Turkey, Chile, Argentina, Iran, South Africa, and Australia

4. Nutrients in Grapes

Grape is one of the best natural sources for glucose and fructose. Theses sugars constitute 20% of grape. Beside sugars, grape contains tartaric acid and malic acid.

There are high amounts of minerals, such as Na, K, Ca, and Fe, in grape; but its protein and fat is negligible. Grape is useful for skin and eye diseases.

5. Health benefits of Grapes

5.1 Removes weariness and Fights Anemia

About 20-25% of their content is sugar, which quickly enters the bloodstream. Therefore it is good for those who make physical and mental efforts, for it removes physical and mental weariness and fights anemia.

5.2 Good for liver, kidney and digestive system

The plentiful amount of iron and sugar contained within each grape also fosters blood production and acts as a natural medicine for liver, kidney, and digestive system diseases. They stimulate the kidneys and help them excrete such waste matters as urea.

5.3 Lowers high blood pressure and inflammation

By discharging the body’s excess water, grapes lower high blood pressure. Patients with stomach ulcers, gastritis, joint inflammations, small intestines inflammation, rheumatism, tumid liver or spleen, as well as those who have been poisoned, are recommended to drink grape juice.

5.4 Good for heart and treating bronchitis

Grapes also strengthen the heart’s muscles, are instrumental in treating bronchitis and coughing, and enhance the skin’s beauty by purifying the blood.

5.5 Good for nursing mothers

Since it increases the secretion of milk, nursing mothers are advised to drink grape juice. Some chemicals found in grapes even decrease the probability of skin cancer.

5.6 Good for hydration

Grapes are high in water content and good for hydration. High-water-content fruits and vegetables are nutrient dense, meaning they provide a large amount of essential nutrients while containing few calories