The children of Israeli were used to eat rich diet composed of edible birds and mushroom-like food. Other plants were also procured as either plants or seeds from the countries in which they grow. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. DUBAI // Fifty-one of the 54 varieties of plants and trees mentioned in the Quran will be found at the emirate's Holy Quran Park when it opens next year. It is delicious when served slightly chilled. Pomegranates symbolized fertility and immortality in many cultures. Some are used allegorically to illustrate a point of teaching, while others are referenced for their practical uses in food, nutrition and medicine at the time of the Prophet Mohammed. Sometimes, the testa exists in a rudimentary form only, the prominent outermost structure being the pericarp or fruit coat derived from the ovary wall; in these cases, the dispersal unit is not a seed, but a fruit. Also known as hikmat, Unani Tibb Medicine was developed by the Greek physician Hippocrates (40 370 B.C.) In early descriptions of the Prophet Muhammads (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) mosque in Madinah, historians state that the leaves of the date palm were used as a roof covering.Even the date stone is used as cattle feed, once it has been soaked and powdered. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Both on your website and other media. In addition, plants provide nourishment, medicines, shelter, fuel and clothing to humankind and animals alike. Do share this important information with your friends and family and also share it on social media. 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. (Surat An-Nahl 16:13). El-Gharbaoui A, Bentez G, Gonzlez-Tejero MR, Molero-Mesa J, Merzouki A. J Ethnopharmacol. In the Livestock (99) a combination of several plants moncots and dicots, large trees and short reachable ones looks the same morphologically but vary genetically. In this review, we discuss Traditional Islamic Medicine with reference to both medical recommendations mentioned in the Holy Qur'n and Prophetic Traditional Medicine (al-Tibb al-Nabawi). These are the names of Tress or Plants mentioned in the Holy Quran. It is usually between three to six meters in height, but can reach up to nine meters. It does not store any personal data. Ayah 11 contrasts various sorts of fruits with palms having sheathed clusters. The present communication is designed to be a quick scientific reference for Botanist practiced both basic and applied aspects of plant research as well as for both under-graduate and post-graduate students studying general botany. The Global Biodiversity Strategy (WRI, IUCN and UNEP, 1992) introduced a short definition of biodiversity The totality of genes, species and ecosystems in a region. They include: Camphor, Date palm, Fig, Ginger, Grape, Garlic, Lentil, Olive, Onion, Pomegranate, Summer squash, Sweet basil, Athel tamarisk, Tooth-Brush Tree, Arak, Mustard, Acacia, Cucumber, leek, and Cedrus. The gardens were impressive and full of various sorts of edible fruits. (Darimi, 69:103). He predict that seven fruitful years will be followed by seven dry years. 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. 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. 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. Pomegranates, along with dates and olives, are also mentioned in the following verse from the Holy Quran, which speaks of the dues that have to be paid upon each harvest, as well as the evil of wastefulness. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Plants of the Quran. Mitscher, L.A., S. Drake, S.R. 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. Shrubs include Cymbopogon, Cedrus, Salvadora persica (Arak), Acorus calamus, Buxus dioica, turmeric, Euphorbia pithyusa, astragalus, Cyperus papyrus and Punica granatum (pomegranates). Can Muslims Eat It? Consequently, several books have been published to enumerate the plants mentioned as part of the Hadith or Prophetic Medicine practice (El-Batanony, 1986; El-Gozeiha, 1990). 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). In addition, plants provide nourishment, medicines, shelter, fuel and clothing to humankind and animals alike. The date palm, which is most commonly unbranched, can grow up to 30 meters. For Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most-Merciful. (Surat Al-Kahf 16:18). J Relig Health. Never would ye be able to number them. Although, distinct plants or keywords characterizing plants are frequently cited in diverse surahs, they are mentioned more frequently in surahs titled with an organism name. Plants, along with all of creation, essentially fulfill two key functions. 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. Plant fibers, wood and other useful structures have formed the basis of the material culture in many human societies. The Islamic Botanical Garden in Sharjah displays 52 plants that are mentioned in the Quran, Sunnah and Hadith. Though the fruit still has untapped potential in the food industry, it also lends itself to countless other uses.Handicrafts, such as ropes and mats can be woven from the branches of the tree, while the bark is very useful as a building material. Here the instruction was to eat the ripe fruits and pay the due of it in the day of harvesting without being excessive. Table 2 lists the surahs and sites where different uses of plants are cited in the Holy Quran. It is also said to remedy vertigo. MeSH It is also referred to as nakhl in Arabic. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Discover the world's research 20+ million members Syrups 6.2. lohochs 6.3. Tumiran MA, Abdul Rahman NN, Mohd Saat R, Ismail AZ, Ruzali WAW, Bashar NKN, Hasan Adli DS. Date fruits vary in size, shape and colour. The Islamic Botanical Garden features 50 plants mentioned in the Holy Quran including tamarisk, Christ's thorn, palms, Punica granatum (pomegranates), grapes, figs, olives, basil . Business Bay, 2017 Apr 18;202:208-224. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2017.03.014. In Pakistan, Ramzan is the month that is observed with the most amount of respect and obedience. Can Muslims Listen To It? Table 2 displays the surahs and verses in the Holy Quran, which distinguish the diversity of natural organisms, farmed crops, domestic animals as well as the genetic diversity concept. This section is about Living in UAE and essential information you cannot live without. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. One of the primary benefits of the pomegranate is its use as a dye. endobj Olive tree was mentioned in surah The light (35) to describe Allah as a light produced from an olive-tree, which yield high quality clear and pure oil because it is grown in the desert un-sheltered from the sun. 6.1. As one reads in Surah Ar-Rahman, So which of the favors of your Lord will you deny? (Surat Ar-Rahman 55:13). Clipboard, Search History, and several other advanced features are temporarily unavailable. The Holy Quran documents the diversity of natural organisms, farmed crops, domestic animals as well as the genetic diversity. So Ibraheem told, and my father added: 'Leek and onion.'". Several ayahs documented the diverse utilization of plants for both Human and animal. God sends them the best weather and they built a dam, where it initiated two gardens on its sides. Ilm ul-nabaat, the science of plants, encompassed not only scientific studies that classified and described plants, but also contemplated the spiritual and moral lessons drawn from the plant world.Plants are regarded as one of the countless favours of Allah. She said there was a difference between the Arabic names for plants in the Quran and those used in modern Arabic. 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. 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. Some plants are mentioned in ayah 61 from The Cow. It is deciduous, meaning that it sheds its leaves, but in certain regions of the world, the leaves remain on the tree (evergreen). Beetroot is said to clear blocked veins, and spleen and kidney disorders, and was used to treat those who have anaemia. These are widely regarded as the definitive work on the science of the plants mentioned in the holy scriptures. Verily! stream Required fields are marked *, Office Number 1128, Pharmacy (Basel). The juice of leeks, along with milk or whey, can be used as a face lotion to treat skin eruptions. 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. High-energy date fruits have been placed high on the diets of the health conscious. subscription, ePaper The delectable fruit is sourced from the date palms of Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and even South Africa. Tamarisk, christsthorm, palms, pomegranates, grapes, figs, olives, basil, eucalyptus and ginger are a few of these plants. Plant Talk. Its 4-5 meter long leaves surround the trunk in a spiral pattern. Cucumber leaves can be used as bandages and its seeds are also a diuretic. Fig (Quran verse 1) Leon & George 7. Accordingly, books report animals revealed in the Holy Quran have often been published on a regular basis. The juice can relieve pain and is known to cool the body in summer months. Higher plants revealed including Ficus carica, Olea europoea, Phoenix dactylifera, Vitis vinifera, Panica granatum, Ocimum basilicum, Dryobalanops camphora, Zingiber officinale, Brassica nigra, Salvadora persica, Tamarix, Zizyphus spina-christi, Citrulus colocynthis, Cucurbita pepo, Cucumis sativus, Allium sativum, A. cepa, lens esculents, Musa sapientum, Hordeum vulgare, Triticum vulgare and Trifolium. Only the female trees produce fruit, but one male tree can produce enough pollen to pollinate 40-50 female trees. The juice from the date palm is an ingredient in baking and cooking.Placed in the mouths of newborn babies, eaten at wedding celebrations and at the beginning and end of each day of fasting in Ramadan dates are said to have great medicinal value. This herb can help alleviate rheumatism and colds. Khafagi and A. Dewedar, 1990. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. And tall (and stately) palm-trees, with shoots of fruit-stalks piled one over another (Noble Quran 50:10)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. (Gb1r~M'|W?k#Z=_=F^'5~L/GjBZk+F?/]|?ptkx>7~_^ 2022 The Islamic Information - Duplication not allowed. Ghazanfar's book Plants of the Quran, is set to be released in May 2023. As for the biodiversity and germination, clear sites in the Quran documents those biological issues. (Surat Al-Anam 6:141). They brought Josef from the prison in order to interpret the dream. The Islamic Botanical Garden features 50 plants mentioned in the Holy Quran including tamarisk, Christ's thorn, palms, Punica granatum (pomegranates), grapes, figs, olives, basil, eucalyptus . Verily! 1 0 obj 8. The botanical voyage through various surahs and verses from such a unique book like the Quran can be a multidimensional trip. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Usually, the measure of biodiversity is genetic diversity, a measure of how many distinct genetic species present in an area or population (di Castri and Youns, 1996). We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. mentioned in Holy Quran and Ahadith. Meanwhile, the fruit of the date palm is called tamr in many Arab and African countries. This diversity is described in the Quran as follows: And in the earth are neighboring tracts, and gardens of vines, and green crops (fields), and date palms, growing into 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. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This is a part of check list of medicinal flora and their uses enlisted in Holy Quran . All the surahs are divided into ayahs or verses. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Materials and methods: Very early in the Islamic era, the Hadith literature had accumulated a number of sayings and traditions of the Prophet under a collection called the Prophetic Medicine (El-Gozeiha, 1990). Allah, his majesty, mentioned in Holy Qur'n many plants (onion, garlic, date-palm, squash, figs, banana, olive, lentils, barley, pomegranate, tooth brush tree, grapes, ginger, black mustard, bitter apple, cucumber, camelthorn, clover, sweet basil, camphor tree, wheat, lote-tree and tamarisk) in different surahs (Al-Baqarah, Al-Anm, An-Nahl, Olive oil is thought to help break down kidney stones, and olives can potentially act as an appetite stimulant. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. The astounding diversity of the plant kingdom, which incorporates trees, flowering plants, ferns, mosses, seaweed and algae, has enthralled botanists for centuries. The Angiosperm seed is usually comprised of the embryo, the endosperm, the perisperm and the testa or seed coat. Trees, which cover a third of the earths surface, regulate the climate of the earth by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. Frequently, plants mentioned in the Quran as illustration, inspiration or as part of a definite story. 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). Tamani Arts Building, In addition, plants provide nourishment, medicines, shelter, fuel, and clothing to humankind and animals alike. Well send you latest news updates through the day. 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 adds a pleasant taste and smell to the animals milk. 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. We at Islamic Information strive to gather important information related to Islam on your timeline. You can manage them any time by clicking on the notification icon. The new plant formed by sexual reproduction starts as an embryo within the developing seed, which arises from the ovule. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Ayahs 16-17 of Saba tells part of the story of the kings of Saba. There is an idea that in setting out to plant verdant and fragrant spaces, with trickling fountains and tree-shaded areas, that one might also create an environment for quiet thought and serene contemplation. Discussing momentous scientific issues such as biodiversity, seed germination and diverse uses of plants are also attempted with the enlightenment of the Holy Quran. The astounding color and pink-red hues of the fruit and flowers of the pomegranate are an attestation to the Quranic verse: And whatsoever He has created for you on the earth of varying colors [and qualities from vegetation and fruits] and from animals. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. On the other hand, key words describing plants were also mentioned very often. Similarly, physiological experiments reveal that seed germination is mainly depends on water as the limiting germination factor. 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. Mats. Pumpkin is a creeping plant and not a tree. Results and discussion: Epub 2017 Mar 18. Biodiversity, which means the diversity of life, describes all aspects of biological diversity, especially species richness, ecosystem complexity and genetic variation. endobj The Hadith or Sunna, which are the recorded and authenticated sayings and traditions of the Prophet Mohammed is regarded as a secondary source of Muslims inspiration. Plants. Ayah 12 addressed the difference between husks and fragrant green leaves of grains. The city of Rimmon, an ancient city believed to have been located close to present-day Hebron, was in fact known for the quality of its pomegranates or rummun, hence its name. Ramadan is known in Cape Town as the Pwasa or the Fast, and `Eid is called Labarang. Comparison of Lamiaceae medicinal uses in eastern Morocco and eastern Andalusia and in Ibn al-Baytar's Compendium of Simple Medicaments (13th century CE). Plants supply our foods and many of our drinks. Innumerable Muslim and non-Muslim physicians have built on the strong foundation of Traditional Islamic Medicine by translating the described natural remedies and effects. The uses of the pomegranate, as was seen with the two other plants of the Quran, dates and olives, are numerous. This website stores cookies on your computer. 2022 Oct 10. doi: 10.1007/s10943-022-01677-4. These cookies are used to improve your experience and provide more personalized service to you. Plants, the colorful garments of the earth, play a key role in protecting life on this planet. There are also 42 plants mentioned in the Sunnah, including Nigella sativa (black cumin), saffron, aloe vera and mustard. Seed germination and the Holy Quran: Seed germination as a developmental physiological issue is mentioned very often in several sites in the Holy Quran. Let us take a lesson from the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) who is reported to have said: Narrated Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him): Allahs Messenger (SAW) said, There is none amongst the Muslims who plants a tree or sows a seed, and then a bird, or a person or an animal eats from it, but it is regarded as a charitable gift from him. (Bukhari 40:1071). Pomegranate trees may begin to bear fruit one year after planting, though the common period of fruiting starts 2 to 3 years after planting. In surah the Cow 266. 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.
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