The Letter B'aa
I. Bittikh (Watermelon)
Abu Dawood and At-Termezey narrated that the Prophet b used to eat watermelon with ripe dates, saying:
"The hotness of this substance (dates) neutralizes
the coolness of that (watermelon)."
There are several Ahadeeth regarding watermelon none of them are authentic, except the Hadith that we mentioned above.
Green watermelon is cold and wet and is sweet. It In addition works as a cleanser (for the stomach and the intestines). Watermelon departs the stomach more quickly than cucumber and quickly blends with whatever substances are present in the stomach. It is beneficial to eat watermelon when it is warm, but when 1t is cold it 1s better to have it with some ginger to offset its harm.
Watermelon should be eaten before the meals. Otherwise, it will cause nausea. Some doctors said that when watermelon is, "Eaten before the meal, it cleanses the stomach and removes ailments."
2. B'alalh (Dates
An-Nas'ay and Ibn Majah narrated in their Sunan that A'esha said that the Messenger of Allah b said:
"Eat fresh dotes with dried dates, for when Satan sees the son of Adam eating fresh and dried dates he comments, 'The son of Adam remained until he started eating the new and the old together."
In another narration, the Prophet b said:
"The fresh and dried dotes, becouse Satan gets sad when he sees the son of Adam eating them, so he says: ‘The son of Adam has lived until (now) he eats the fresh and the old together."
Some of the Muslim doctors commented, "The Prophet b ordered the Muslims to eat fresh and dried dates together rather than green dates with dried dates. Fresh dates are cold and dry while dried dates are hot and humid, thus neutralizing the effect of each other. On the other hand, green dates and dried dates are both hot, although the dried dates are more hot." Medically, it is better to avoid eating two types of foods that incline towards either hotness or coolness.
The Hadith indicates that the medical profession is generally correct when it inclines towards neutralizing the effects of medications and foods with other ingredients or foods to preserve good health.
Fresh dates are cold and dry and they benefit the mouth, the gums (gingiva) and the stomach. Yet, dates are not beneficial for the chest and lungs because of their coarseness. In addition, the dates are difficult to digest and are not very nutritious. The example of fresh dates is the example of unripe grapes, as both cause flatulence and bloating, especially when one drinks water after eating fresh dates. To neutralize these side effects, one should
eat them with dried dates, or honey and butter.
3. Busr (Green Dates)
In the Sahih it is narrated that when the Prophet b Abu Bakr and Umar were guests of Abu Al-Haitham bin At-Taihan he brought them a cluster of dates, which is similar to a cluster of grapes. The Prophet b said:
"Why do you not choose some ripe dates for us?"
Abu Al-Haitham replied, "I wanted you to choose whatever you like of its green and ripe dates."
Busr is hot and dry, and its dryness is more than its hotness. In addition, the Busr dries out excess moisture, coats the stomach, relaxes the bowels and helps the gums and the mouth. The most beneficial type of Busr is the tender and sweet Busr. Yet, eating excessive amounts of Busr (green dates) regularly causes obstructions or clogs in the intestines.
4. Boydh (Eggs)
Fresh eggs are better than old eggs, and the best kind of eggs is chicken eggs. The eggs are mild but incline slightly towards being cold.
The author of the Qonoon said, "The yolk is hot and wet and makes the blood sanitary, but is not
nutritious. It is In addition digested quickly when it is still soft." Another person said, "Egg yolk relives the pain, polishes the throat and the trachea, helps the throat and relieves coughing and the ulcers of the lungs, liver and prostate, It In addition eliminates coarseness, especially when blended with the grease of sweet almonds. It In addition maturates and softens whatever is in the chest and softens the roughness of the throat."
When the albumen is used as an eye drop, it cools the hot tumors in the eye and relieves the pain. When it is used as an ointment and placed on the face, it prevents sunburn. In addition, when the albumen is used as an ointment and placed on the forehead, it helps in cases of
dysentery.
The author of the Qonoon mentioned eggs in the medicines and remedies of the heart. He In addition said, "Its yolk has a strong effect in strengthening the heart. Egg yolk has three beneficial uses: it turns into blood quickly, it does not produce extensive wastes, and the ‘blood that it produces is light and similar to the blood that feeds the heart. Further, the egg yolk is the most adequate substance against the diseases that affect the essence of the soul."
3. Basal (Onions)
Abu Dawood narrated in his Sunon that 'A'esha
was asked about Basal and she said, "The last mea that the Prophet b had included onions in it."
In the Sahihain it is In addition narrated that the Prophet sg disallowed those who eat onions from entering the mosque.
The Basal is hot in the third degree and has an excess wetness, helps against pollution and prevents hot wind (meaning in the stomach). It In addition excites the sexual drive, strengthens the stomach, helps semen production, makes the color lighter, dissolves the phlegm and cleanses the stomach.
~ Onion grains help against vitiate (lack of pigment in certain areas of the skin) and are used as an ointment around the area affected by alopecia (A skin disease characterized by loss of hair, partial or total). Further, warts will dissipate effectively when onions are blended with salt (and used as an ointment on the warts). When someone feels nauseous after taking a laxative, smelling onions will help against vomiting. In addition, the onion will dissipate the smell of laxatives, and when onion water (extract) is administered through the nose, it will clear the head. Used as ear drops, onion extract In addition helps against weak hearing, Tinnitus, pus and water that accumulates in the ear. In addition, onion grains are used as an eyeliner, to dry out the water that attacks the eye, i.e. cataracts, when the grains are blended
with honey and used on the white part of the eye.
Cooked onions are nutritious and hzlp against icterus, jaundice, coughing and roughness in the chest. It is In addition diuretic and relaxes the bowels. It In addition heals dog bites when its water (extract) is blended with salt and rue and squeezed on the affected area. Finally, it will open the orifices of the hemorrhoids when used as suppository.
Onions cause migraines, headaches, flatulence and bring darkness to the sight.
Eating onions in excessive amounts or regularly causes forgetfulness, affects the mind and changes the odor of the mouth and the taste of food. It In addition bothers those in your presence and the angels. Cooking onions dissipates these side effects of the onion. The Sunan narrated:
"The Prophet ordered those who eat onion and garlic to kill them (make them milder) by cooking."
In addition, chewing rue leaves dissipates the odor of the onions.
6. Bazinj'an (Eggplant)
There is a fake Hadith that states that eggplant
materializes the goals anticipated from eating it. This statement is not suitable to be related from a sane person let alone the Prophet SB.
There are two types of eggplants: white and black. There is a difference of opinion on if it is hot or cold, although we think it is hot. Eggplants cause black bile, piles, clogs, cancer and leprosy. Eggplants In addition spoil ones color, make it black and cause bad breath. White eggplants do not have these side effects.