This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The grape vine purifies the blood and assists digestion. However, this practice was strongly discouraged by the Prophet (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and subsequent leaders and viewed as an act of sacrilege on this earth (Farooqi, 1997).During military expeditions, soldiers were instructed not to harm innocent people, nor to cut down any vegetation. The juice of the waxy leaves can be used as a laxative, its bitterness stimulates the stomach and increases digestive capacity. In these things, there are signs for the people who understand.(Surat Ar-Rad 13:3-4). The variety of dates that are produced amount to 600 according to a report by the Agronomy and Range Science Management Department at the University of California. In addition, plants provide nourishment, medicines, shelter, fuel and clothing to humankind and animals alike. Unripe dates are green in colour, maturing to yellow, then reddish-brown when fully ripe. It is also said to remedy vertigo. Meanwhile, the fruit of the date palm is called tamr in many Arab and African countries. This article, the third and final part of a series on Plants in the Quran, will discuss the characteristics of this red jewel, grown from China to California. The Islamic Park shows 50 different plants mentioned by name in the Holy Quran along with 42 other plants stated in the prophetic Sunnah. Allah swears by the fig and the olive in Surah the Fig. El-Gharbaoui A, Bentez G, Gonzlez-Tejero MR, Molero-Mesa J, Merzouki A. J Ethnopharmacol. And out of the date palm and its pollen come forth clusters of dates hanging low and near, and gardens of grapes, olives and pomegranates, each similar yet different. The mustard seed here is used as a clear example of fine grains. The Prophet Muhammad (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) is reported to have said: Take oil of olive and massage with it - it is a blessed tree. Aesops Fables contain an interesting story laced with irony about the proud pomegranate tree, renowned for its beautiful flowers and fruit, arguing with an apple tree over who is more beautiful. The leaves contain an oil that can be effective in treating rheumatic inflammation. are dispersed as seeds, while the dispersal unit of cereals, lettuce, sunflower, composite, hazel, oak, etc. [year], 12 Major Reasons Why Muslims Do Not Eat Pork, China Had Banned Muslims To Perform Eid al-Fitr 2023 Prayers, Is Music Haram In Islam? Those ethnobotanical data were used as a guide in understanding the medicinal and other uses of distinct plants cited in the Holy Quran. Okwute, 1987. https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=ijb.2006.242.251, A comprehensive list of higher plants mentioned in the Holy Quran, Citation of the surahs and verses where botanical issues including seed germination, photosynthesis, biodiversity or diverse uses of plants were mentioned in the Holy Quran. From lush tropical rainforests to stark desert lands, from lofty mountain tops to shimmering seashores, we find an array of plants that scientists have estimated to be in the range of 422,000 species. If we would count up the favors of Allah. Please enable it to take advantage of the complete set of features! he holy month is a time of spiritual reflection and prayer for Muslims around the world, and creates a special sense of connectedness to family, community, culture and even nature. Legumes, castor bean, tomato, coffee bean, etc. Aim of the study: If you are making planting plans of your own, for when the weather starts to cool around October, perhaps you could imbue your garden, balcony or vegetable patch with new meaning by looking to a selection of species featured at the Islamic Botanical Garden. A verse was revealed at this time that indicated the permissibility of their action in these circumstances.And what you (O Muslims) cut down of the palm-trees (of the enemy), or you left them standing on their stems, it was by leave of Allah, and in order that He might disgrace the Fasiqun (the rebellious, disobedient to Allah) (59: 5). El-Seedi HR, Kotb SM, Musharraf SG, Shehata AA, Guo Z, Alsharif SM, Saeed A, Hamdi OAA, Tahir HE, Alnefaie R, Verpoorte R, Khalifa SAM. These are the names of Tress or Plants mentioned in the Holy Quran. The leaves of the pomegranate are glossy with a tough, leathery texture and are narrow and lance-shaped. A species in the onion genus, garlic is known to be effective against microbes and fungal infections, and it can contribute to the treatment of indigestion, colds, colic and also whooping cough. Table 2 lists the surahs and sites where different uses of plants are cited in the Holy Quran. In the Qur'anic verse quoted to the right, pomegranates are mentioned as one of the fruits that will be found in paradise. and transmitted securely. According to the Convention on Biological Diversity, biodiversity means The variability among living organisms from all sources including, inter alia, terrestrial, marine and other aquatic ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they are part; this includes diversity within species, between species and ecosystems (UNEP, 1992). Today, we have collected the names of plants and trees mentioned in the Holy Quran. Verily, in these things there are signs for a people who believe.". And we split the earth in clefts. In this three-part series, we will draw on the work of Dr. Iqtidar Faruqis Plants of the Quran to discuss three of the plants mentioned in the Quran and look at their characteristics, uses and benefits in our lives. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. 24 December, 2017. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. These are widely regarded as the definitive work on the science of the plants mentioned in the holy scriptures. There are many plants with medicinal applications that have been mentioned in the Holy Book of Muslims, the "Quran". In the Prophets 47 Allah reports that every soul will be accounted with justice. Olives have been mentioned seven times in the Qur'an and their health benefits have been propounded in Prophetic medicine. The time, the place and the vigor of the young seedling is largely determined by the physiological and biochemical features of the seed, the responses of the seed to the environment and the food reserves it contains. The Islamic Botanical Garden in Sharjah displays 52 plants that are mentioned in the Quran, Sunnah and Hadith. Pomegranate seeds are also substituted for raisins in cakes and other European sweets. This is a part of check list of medicinal flora and their uses enlisted in Holy Quran . Today, plant chemicals continue to provide an important range of products to both traditional and industrialized communities (Ayensu, 1978) including the processing of plant extracts to make paint, plastics, soap, oils, adhesives, natural rubber, waxes, dyes, spices and drugs such as morphine, cocaine, aspirin, caffeine, codeine, digitoxine, quinine, vinblastine and most antibiotics (Farnsworth, 1990). It is also referred to as nakhl in Arabic, while the fruit of the date palm is called tamr in many Arab and African countries.The date palm is a tall evergreen and consists of both male and female trees (called dioecious). MeSH The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Pomegranate juice is a powerful anti-oxidant. The garden is said to be missing two plants that are mentioned in the Holy Quran one being Al Zaqqum, a tree that grows in Hell, and the other Al Gharqad (Nitraria), the tree of the Jews, which grows only in Palestine. Plants are considered a gift from God, and the Quran mentions various plant names such as Date palms, figs, olives, ginger, grapes, miswak, onion, barley, garlic, pomegranates, camphor, Christ's thorns, bottle gourds and other significant therapeutic herbs and plants utilized as food [ 5, 6 ]. And we cause therein the grain to grow, And grapes and clover plants, And olives and date palms, And gardens with many dense trees, And fruits and herbage (To be) a provision and benefit for you and your cattle. In surah the Cow 266. The gardens were impressive and full of various sorts of edible fruits. She said there was a difference between the Arabic names for plants in the Quran and those used in modern Arabic. PMC El-Seedi HR, Yosri N, Khalifa SAM, Guo Z, Musharraf SG, Xiao J, Saeed A, Du M, Khatib A, Abdel-Daim MM, Efferth T, Gransson U, Verpoorte R. J Ethnopharmacol. 2022 Dec 8;11(24):3436. doi: 10.3390/plants11243436. The pomegranate is found in either a small, round shrub or tree form. Biodiversity, which means the diversity of life, describes all aspects of biological diversity, especially species richness, ecosystem complexity and genetic variation. Although, awareness of the importance of investigating the biological diversity of the universe is increasingly gaining all the attention recently, especially since the organization of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in 1992 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (the Rio Summit), such issue was raised 1400 years ago in the Holy Quran. We use flowers for decorations, perfumes and to express our feelings. He turned both gardens to yield slightly productive trees such as tooth-brush tree, tamarisk and a few lotto-tree. Numerous plants are mentioned in Islamic texts. Dates are high in fiber and an excellent source of potassium. The juice of leeks, along with milk or whey, can be used as a face lotion to treat skin eruptions. The botanical name of the pomegranate is Punica granatum while the name pomegranate is derived from the Middle French word, pomme granete meaning seeded apple. It is commonly prescribed under the homeopathic as well as theUnani Tibbmedical systems. These are verified plants that are mentioned in the holy book. 2018 Feb;57(1):1-11. doi: 10.1007/s10943-015-0079-5. Materials and methods: Germination therefore does not includes seedling growth, which commences when germination finishes. Beetroot is said to clear blocked veins, and spleen and kidney disorders, and was used to treat those who have anaemia. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Substantial plants like wheat and barley are mentioned once more in the Cow 261 to indicate that good work pay off and magnified as one grain produces seven ears, which contains a hundred grains in it. The trees, shrubs, and herbs are presented in an innovative way with their scientific names in Arabic and English and a list of their medicinal properties and health and nutritional benefits, said Hana Saif Al Suwaidi, EPAA Chairperson. On the other hand, animal stories and descriptions of animals cited in the Holy Quran were generally attractive to both public and scientific fields. The date palm, which is most commonly unbranched, can grow up to 30 meters. With some exceptions, the surahs are arranged in the Quran in descending order of length, with the longest at the beginning and the shortest at the end. Ayah 12 addressed the difference between husks and fragrant green leaves of grains. To improve visibility, the plants in the Islamic Botanical Garden are arranged by height. Another reads: "He who has eaten from the garlic plant shouldn't harm us in the mosque. The park, which was created by the Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) five years ago at Sharjah Desert Park, commemorates the occasion when Sharjah was named the Capital of Islamic Culture in 2014. Moreover the Quran speaks of the pollination, reproductive and germination processes of the plant kingdom. Date fruits vary in size, shape and colour. The oil softens the skin and can act as a laxative. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. (Surat Abasa 80:24-32). Bookshelf The juice can relieve pain and is known to cool the body in summer months. Fig (Quran verse 1) Leon & George 7. It includes numerous events such as protein hydration, subcellular structural changes, respiration, macromolecular syntheses and cell elongation, none of which is itself unique to germination. The juice of the pomegranate is a favorite in many Middle Eastern countries and can be bought from vendors selling the cool, tasty red juice. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the (1) To identify some of the medicinal plants mentioned in the Holy Qur'n and Ahadith textbooks of the period 700-1500 AD; (2) to compare them with presently used traditional medicines; (3) to evaluate their value based on modern research; and (4) to investigate the contributions of Islamic scholars to the development of the scientific branches, particularly medicine. Khalid Ghaznavi mentioned many plant species in his book Tibb-e-nabvi aur jadeed science [6,7] .Many Research articles have published the importance of some vegetables . Botanical research by Muslim scholars can be traced back to the second year after Hijrah (7th Century AD) when a keen interest developed into the medicinal and agricultural aspects of the floral kingdom. Prior to the advent of Islam, date palms, particularly the highly valued male trees, were often cut down and destroyed in battles between tribes. Pomegranate (Quran verse 3) Phantogram 6. In addition, plants provide nourishment, medicines, shelter, fuel, and clothing to humankind and animals alike. For example, a quote on beetroot from the Sunna of the Prophet (a collection of the Prophet Mohammed's recommended practices), translates as: "There was a woman owning a beet field and every Friday she used to strip out the beet, put it in a pot, and add a handful of grinder barley to it. endobj Botanists took three years to gather the plants in collaboration with Unesco, during which the scientific research team procured seasonal plants such as Euphorbia pithyusa and Senna alexandrina from nearby regions. The Quran is divided into 114 surahs, or chapters and the surahs are conventionally assigned to two broad categories: those revealed at Mecca or Medina. The divine teachings of Islam combine natural and practical healing and incorporate inherited science and technology. They brought Josef from the prison in order to interpret the dream. The Quran as a whole is divided into thirty parts, which in turn are divided into short divisions of nearly equal length, to facilitate study and memorization. Ghazanfar's book Plants of the Quran, is set to be released in May 2023. Hades had abducted the beautiful Persephone and when he was persuaded to release her, he handed her one pomegranate seed which connected her to his realm. Analysis of Islamic stance in the Holy Qur'an on human life origin evolution as postulated by scientists. 8. The Islamic Golden Age was a step towards modern medicine, with unique insights and multi-disciplinary aspects. Metabolites. Plants of the Quran. A banana tree at the Sharjah Islamic Botanical Garden, Consider these words from Surah Al An'aam about date palms, pomegranates, olives, grapes and grain: "It is He who sends down water 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. It is made as a trial for the unjust. 2022 Nov;30(11):1623-1638. doi: 10.1016/j.jsps.2022.09.005. Privacy Policy. 2022 Sep 17;12(9):878. doi: 10.3390/metabo12090878. It spread to the Mediterranean basin and even further afield to areas with semi-arid mild temperate and down to sub-tropical climate. Mats. In addition, plants provide nourishment, medicines, shelter, fuel and clothing to humankind and animals alike. (Surah Maryam: 25)In an article discussing the benefits of dates, Omar-Muhammad (2003) states that studies have shown that dates contain certain stimulants which strengthen the muscles of the uterus in the last few months of pregnancy. This would then assist in the dilation of the uterus at the time of delivery. It is the story of a man who has ten children. There are numerous verses in Quran talking about the vegetables, including; onions, garlic, zinger, barley, kadoo etc. It grown as the heads of the serpents and shall be the only food in the hell. Dont forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. . Verily, He likes not those who waste by extravagance. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. 4 0 obj mentioned in Holy Quran and Ahadith. Trees, which cover a third of the earths surface, regulate the climate of the earth by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. The dried pomegranate seeds, found within the arils, have culinary importance in North Indian cooking where they are used as a flavorant with vegetables and legumes. found that placing a sugary substance in the mouth of a baby reduces pain sensation and heart rate. endobj Discussing momentous scientific issues such as biodiversity, seed germination and diverse uses of plants are also attempted with the enlightenment of the Holy Quran. And out of the date palm and its pollen come forth clusters of dates hanging low and near, and gardens of grapes, olives and pomegranates, each similar yet different. Disclaimer. In the Qur'anic verse quoted to the right, pomegranates are mentioned as one of the fruits that will be found in paradise. Senile Dementia from Neuroscientific and Islamic Perspectives. The vitamin A-rich fruit is said to help strengthen eyesight, as well as protect from night blindness. J Relig Health. Generally, biodiversity concerns the vast range of plants and animals currently alive, in which biodiversity is used in two contexts: the diversity of natural organism and the diversity of farmed crops or animals. endobj 7. These seeds stem from sour varieties whose fruits cannot be eaten raw. Exploring natural products-based cancer therapeutics derived from egyptian flora. Skimming those verses, which describing the seed germination issue give clear impression that water uptake is by far the main factor responsible for seed germination. The pomegranate ( ar-Rumman in Arabic), is mentioned thrice in the Qur'an. On leaving after the Friday prayer, we would greet her, and she would serve us that food. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Similarly, the difference between a seed and a fruit is also arises in some verses in the Holy Quran indicating that wherever a seed is mentioned, it is only to denote a seed not a fruit and vise versa (Table 2). Copyright 2019 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. Though a large percentage of the plants in the world remain undescribed and their benefits undiscovered, close to 40,000 plant species are threatened according to the World Conservation Unions (IUCN) 1997 and 2003 Red List of Threatened Species. The garden features trees including Vachellia oerfota, banana, eucalyptus, Christs thorn, Citrus medica, agarwood, figs, Lawsonia inermis, costus, Nitraria (Al Gharqad), olives, palms, tamarisk and Acacia tortilis. All rights reserved. A medical study cited in the British Medical Journal (Haouari et al.) The garden, which includes a nursery, a restaurant, a classroom and a library, has received half a million visitors since it opened in 2014. Seed germination and the Holy Quran: Seed germination as a developmental physiological issue is mentioned very often in several sites in the Holy Quran. It is usually between three to six meters in height, but can reach up to nine meters. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. The tree produces a nutrient-rich fruit, which can be consumed as both food and medicine it relieves acidity and cleanses the kidneys. So Ibraheem told, and my father added: 'Leek and onion.'". The only stage of germination that we can time fairly precisely is its termination, when the radical merges. Traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology of the genus Cimicifuga: A review. To enrich our physiological knowledge of seed germination as a developmental science, various surahs and verses in the Holy Quran describing seed germination is listed (Table 2). It introduces non-Muslims to the Islamic perspective on living creatures and provides information about plants nutritional and therapeutic benefits. IUCN Environmental Policy and Law Paper, 20. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Chewing ginger scents the mouth, and it can also help to remove phlegm. 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Among the plants are tamarisk, Christs thorn, palms, Punica granatum (pomegranates), grapes, figs, olives, basil, eucalyptus, ginger, Acacia tortilis, Buxus dioica, Salvadora persica and Lawsonia inermis. The Prophet Mohammed (Peace Be Upon Him (PBUH) said: "There is no disease that Allah has created, except that Allah also has created its cure." About 70% of all food for human consumption comes directly from seeds (mostly those of cereals and legumes) and a large proportion of the remainders is derived from animals that are fed on seeds (Come and Corbineau, 1993). Plants also fulfill a beautifying and decorative function. $slcD J(H.3Jw(o)q}Y.d5 ;\)\auX0*=k/DI2"B4UOMy)UwO5#u}9)SNa#,}hKTXl um__^K"Vq*Iv* Plants. Science Alert is a technology platform and service provider for scholarly publishers, helping them to publish and distribute their content online. As for the biodiversity and germination, clear sites in the Quran documents those biological issues. The significance of biodiversity: Studying biodiversity is essential for conservation of biological resources, maintenance of genetic resources and presence of genetic variation. The Egyptian King (Pharos) saw in a dream seven fat cows eaten by another seven leans ones and seven green ears as well as seven another dry. Gollapudi and S.K. 2022 Oct 10. doi: 10.1007/s10943-022-01677-4. Higher plants are mentioned very often in both Prophetic Medicine and The Hadith due to their precious nature as natural remedies for the management of simple ailments like headache, fever, sore throat, etc. This article, the third and final part of a series on Plants in the Qur'an, will discuss the characteristics of this red . HHS Vulnerability Disclosure, Help Olives was mentioned again with the palm-tree, grapes and pomegranates as holy plants and to indicate species diversity (The Livestock 99 and 141). : 242-251. Thus, she had to remain with him in the underworld for a portion of the year.
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