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Olies are a gift from heaven to humankind. Apart from the date fruit, olives are considered of utmost importance in Islam as not only are they a useful source of nutrition, but they also have usage in ‘Ruqyah’ or treatment. Olives & Qur’an Olives have been mentioned seven times in the Quran. This indicates the worth they hold. · “By the fig and the olive and by the Mount Sinai…. verily We have created man in the best of stature” [Surah Tin 1-4] · “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….” [Surah al An'am 6:141]. As Luminescent: · “Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth. The parable of His Light is as (if there were) a niche and within it a lamp, the lamp is in glass, the glass as it were a brilliant star, lit from a blessed tree, an olive, neither of the east (i.e. it neither gets sun-rays only in the morning) nor of the west (i.e. nor does it get sun-rays only in the afternoon — but it is exposed to the sun all day long), whose oil would almost glow forth (of itself), though no fire touched it. Light upon Light! Allah guides to His Light whom He Wills. And Allah sets forth parables for humankind, and Allah is All-Knower of everything”. [Surah al-Noor 24:35]. As Blessings & Signs from Allah: · “He causes to grow thereby the crops, olives, palm trees, grape vine… signs for people who give thought” [Surah Nahl :11]. · “And [We brought forth] a tree issuing from Mount Sinai which grows oil, and [it is a] relish for those who eat” [Surah Muminoon: 20]. · “He sends down water from the sky from which We bring forth growth of every kind and from that We bring forth the green shoots and from them We bring forth close packed seeds and from that spathes of the date-palm, date clusters hanging down and gardens of grapes and olives and pomegranates, both similar and dissimilar, Look at their fruits as they bear fruit and ripen. There are signs in that for people who believe” [Surah Anam 6:99]. Thus, the olive tree not only has nutritional, medicinal, and cosmetic benefits but also serves a religious function as a sign of Allah (SWT). Prophet (SAW) consumed olives himself and recommended their use for various ailments. Abu Saeed said: The Prophet (SAW) said: “Eat the oil and use it on your hair and skin, for it comes from a blessed tree”. [Reported by Al-Tirmidhi]. Olive oil is a close companion of the liver in man as well as kidneys. It is also good for treating constipation. Olive oil contains a variety of vitamins, besides having phosphorus, sulphur, calcium, iron, potassium and manganese. Ointments made of olive oil and garlic are useful for some rheumatism ailments. The crystals of cholesterol in the gallbladder may be dissolved by a diet of olive oil. It is narrated from Ali RA: “The house where vinegar and olive oil are used in the meal will not be in poverty, and this has been in the prophet’s meal”. A tradition narrated from Imam Ali-ibn-Musa-ar-Riza says: “Olive oil is a healthy food stuff. It makes the smell of the mouth sweet, removes phlegm, makes the color of the face cheerful, strengthens the nerves, puts an end to sickness and weakness and quenches the fire of wrath”. In conclusion, the olive has numerous benefits that merit its use in the diet especially its ability to lower cholesterol and “Improve the balance of fats in the blood” [Adams, 2001]. May Allah (SWT) bless us and our fellow Muslims with good health. Ameen. References: · Olive health benefits according to Quran and Hadith by Rida Ghaffar. · http://www.al-islam.org/enlightening-commentary-light-holy-quran-vol20/surah-tin-chapter-95 · [www.tibenabvi.pk/olives]

Medicinal Benefits of Olives:

· Improves heart health · Weight loss · Cancer prevention · Decreasing pain · Improves skin · Reduces allergies · Improves hair health · Source of iron · Improves eye health · Helps detoxify body · Boosts bone health · Fights inflammation · Prevents blood clots