Citron

[محمد ارسلان]

 

[محمد ارسلان]

It was narrated that Abu Moosa Al-Ash'ari, may Allah be pleased with him, said, the Messenger of Allah, blessings and peace of Allah be upon him, said: "The likeness of the Believer who reads the Qur'an is that of the citron: its fragrance is good and its taste is good..." (Narrated by Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
Ibn Al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy upon him, said, "In the citron there are many benefits, in its skin, flesh, juice and seeds. Among the benefits of its skin: it brings a pleasant smell to the air, and perfumes the breath, if it is held in the mouth. If it is put in food, it helps with digestion. As for its flesh, it eases the stomach."
Al-Ghafiqi said, "Eating its flesh helps with hemorrhoids. As for its juice, it acts as an astringent, reduces pallor and regulates the heartbeat; it is beneficial in cases of jaundice, stimulates the appetite and is beneficial in cases of biliary diarrhea. Rubbing it into the skin helps to reduce freckles. It has the power to reduce heat in the liver and strengthens the stomach, and it quenches thirst."
As for its seeds, they have drying power.
Ibn Masawayh said, "It is beneficial as an antidote to lethal poisons if two Mithqaal of peeled fruit are drunk with warm water. If it is crushed and placed on the site of a sting, it is beneficial. No doubt a strong indication of its benefit is the fact that the Prophet, blessings and peace of Allah be upon him, likened it to the elite of creation, namely the Believer who reads the Qur'an."
The citron (Citrus medica cedrata) is a citrus fruit. Its other names include Persian apple and Jewish lemon. There are differences of opinion among writers: is it the same as the fruit that is called Kabbad in Syria, or is the Kabbad of a similar type from the same family of oranges, Aurantasceae?
It is grown in moderately warm regions and its fruits, like the Kabbad lemon, are golden in color with a pleasant smell and acidic juice.
It is mentioned in the book of Leviticus in the Tawrat, "You are to take choice fruit from the trees" Leviticus 23:40, which is traditionally understood to refer to the etrog or citron.
It is an evergreen plant, a type of citrus tree. It is eaten raw, and its juice is drunk after mixing it with water and sweetening it with sugar, as a refreshing and cooling drink that helps digestion. It is an excellent source of vitamins C, B1 and B2
A delicious jam is made from its skin. The skin helps digestion and it gets rid of wind, because it contains essential oils. It is also beneficial in clearing the chest and combating scurvy.
Ibn Sina mentioned that the juice of the citron clears the eye if applied to it, and it removes freckles from the face if applied to the skin, and it calms women's libido if drunk.
An infusion made by boiling its leaves reduces bloating and strengthens the stomach and intestines. The flowers are milder and more effective in reducing bloating. And Allah knows best.
Al-Tibb An-Nabawi
Zad Al-Ma'ad
Al-Tibb Min Al-Qur'an Was-Sunnah by Al-Baghdadi
Tlaas, from his book Al-Mu'jam Al-Tibbi Al-Nabati, Damascus, 1988
Ahmad Qudamah, from his book Qamoos Al-Ghidha' Wal-Tadawi Bil-Nabat, Beirut, 1982
Dr. Muhammad Badr Al-Deen Zaytooni, from his book Al-Tibb Al-Sha'bi Wal-Tadawi Bil-A'shab, Damascus, 1990
(from Islamic Medicine: The Key to a Better Life by Yusuf Al-Hajj Ahmad, Published by Darussalam)
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