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[Section index](/llms.txt) ## The Letter R'aa Reader: /read/083-the-letter-r-aa.html ### Printed page 395 Reference: /read/083-the-letter-r-aa.html#page-395 The Letter R'aa I. Rutab (Ripe Dates) Allah said to Mary: ULE Lily 2 le SSE كَشْرُهُمْ‎ ge 5 وَإِنَ‎ ١ "And shake the trunk of date palm towards you. it will let fall fresh ripe dates upon you. So eat, drink, and be glad. Moreover, if you see any human ### Printed page 396 Reference: /read/083-the-letter-r-aa.html#page-396 being, say: 'Verily, I have vowed a fast unto The Most Gracious (Allah) so 1 shall not speak to any human being this day." (19: 25, 26) In addition, in the Sahihaiv it is narrated that Abdullah bin Ja'far said: I saw the Messenger of Allah b eating cucumbers with ripe dates." Abu Dawud In addition narrated in his Sunan that Anas said: "The Messenger of Allah b used to break his fast on some ripe dates, and if he did not have any, on dry aates. Otherwise, if be did not have dry dates, he would have several sips ot water." Ripe dates are just like water, hot and wet, and tiiey are favorable for and strengthen the cold stomach, increase the production of semen and fertility, are suitable tor cold temperaments and are very nutritious. Ripe dates are the best types of fruit for the people of Al-Medina specifically and for all others in general where ripe dates grow. It is In addition a very beneficial fruit for the body, although ripe dates spoil quickly in the stomach of those who are not used to eating them and ### Printed page 397 Reference: /read/083-the-letter-r-aa.html#page-397 thus produce putrid blood. In addition, eating excessive amounts of ripe dates cause headaches and black bile and harms the teeth. Oxymel (Sakanjabin) helps neutralize the irritants that accompany eating ripe dates. When the Prophet b used to break his fast, he used to eat first ripe or dry dates, or would drink some water. This is a wise decision, because fasting empties the stomach of food. Thus the liver would not find any sufficient energy that it could transfer to the various organs. Sweets are the fastest food to reach the liver and are favored by the liver, especially when one eats ripe dates, in which case the liver accepts it even more favorably, benefits from it and then transfers the benefit to the rest of the organs of the body. If there are no ripe dates available, one should eat dried dates because they are sweet and nutritious. Otherwise, some sips of water would extinguish the heat of the stomach and the Fast. The stomach's appetite would then increase and become ready to accept (and digest) food. 2. Roihon (Myrtle / Basil) Allah said: et oe PF Bol oe tt ااه‎ Tee ### Printed page 398 Reference: /read/083-the-letter-r-aa.html#page-398 "Then, if he (the dying person) be of the Muqarrabun (those brought near to Allah), (There is for him) rest and provision, and a Garden of Delights (Paradise)." (56:88,89) And He said: 231) » BH; الْعَصْفِ‎ 24h » "And In addition corn, with (its) leaves and stalk for fodder, and sweet-scented plants.” (55:12) Muslim narrated that the Prophet b said: "Whoever was presented with Rayhan should not refuse it, because it is easy to wear and has a good scent." Ibn Majah narrated in his Sunon that Usamah related from the Prophet b that he said: "Is there anyone who is ready tc enter Paradise, for Paradise is all good (and pure). It is, by the Lord of the Ka'bah, a shining light, a twinkling Raihan, a luxurious palace, a running river, a ripe date, and a beautiful, pretty wife. It has many suits, eternal residence in a good plac of dwelling, fruits, vegetables, comfort and bounty in an exalted, comfortable dwelling." They said, " "Yes, O Messenger of Allah b We are ### Printed page 399 Reference: /read/083-the-letter-r-aa.html#page-399 ready for it!" He said, 'Say, by Allah's Leave." They said, By Allah's Leave." " Every plant that has good scent is called 'Raihan . Therefore, every area gives a certain plant that name. For instance, the people to the west, as well as, the Arabs call the aromatic plants Raihan. The people in Iraq and Sham call the Hibk (a type of mint) a Raihan. Raihan or myrtle is cold in the first degree and dry in the second degree. Yet, it is a compound of several qualities, most of which consist of earthly cold essence. Myrtle In addition consists of a soft hot substance. Myrtle dries the head nicely and is effective as a constipating agent. Myrtle prevents bile diarrhea and dissipates hot and wet vapor when one smells its scent. Its scent In addition brings relief to the heart and prevents various ailments, especially when the plant is spread around the house. In addition, myrtle heals the tumors that occur in the two ureters when it is coate. on them. When fresh myrtle leaves are ground, blended with vinegar, and then placed on the head, they will stop nose bleeding. When dried myrtle leaves are crushed and the powder is sprinkled on wet ulcers it will heal them and will help weak organs when used as a bandage, relieve septic finger ### Printed page 400 Reference: /read/083-the-letter-r-aa.html#page-400 and heal spots and the ulcers on the hands and feet, When myrtle is used to rub the body, it eliminates sweat, dries the excess wetness and dissipates underarm odor. When one sits in the water that myrtle was cooked in, it will help against infections on the buttocks and vagina and will heal weak joints and broken bones, when it is poured on the wound. In addition, myrtle helps eliminate dandruff, the wet ulcers. and the spots that appear on the head. It In addition helps the hair against falling and gives it a black color. When myrtle leaves are ground with a little water and then blended with some oil or rose grease and then used as a bandage, it will be suitable against fresh (or humid) ulcers, canker sores, erysipelas (skin infection), acute tumors, urticaria (hives) and hemorrhoids. Myrtle seeds In addition help against hemoptysis (spiting up blood) of the chest and lungs. it In addition coats the stomach, does not harm the chest or the stomach. and cleanses them. It In addition helps against diarrhea and coughing, and this is a special quality for myrtie that is rarely found in other medications. Myrtle seeds In addition help urine production and heal vesica (bladder) infections, spider bites and scorpion stings. Using myrtle roots to clean between the teeth is harmful, though. ### Printed page 401 Reference: /read/083-the-letter-r-aa.html#page-401 Persian Raihan, which is In addition called Hibg, is hot, and when its scent is smelled, it helps against hot headaches when water is sprinkled on the Hibg and then is allowed to cool down. It is In addition said that this kind of myrtle 1s cold, but it looks like it has some of the four types of temperament. It In addition helps bring sleep to the eye. The seeds of Persian myrtle relieve diarrhea of the bile, stomach, strengthen the heart and help against black bile ailments. 3. Rumman (Pomegranate) Allah said: "In them {both} will be fruits, and date palms and pomegranates.” (55:68) In addition, "Ali was reported to have said: "Eat Rumman with its pulp, because it coats the stomach.” Sweet pomegranate 18 hot and wet, good for the stomach, and sirengthens it because of its being a mild constipating agent. {t 1s In addition good for the throat. chest and lungs. along with relieving coughing. The water {or juice) in the pomegranate softens the stomach and 1s a ### Printed page 402 Reference: /read/083-the-letter-r-aa.html#page-402 nutrient for the body. It In additio: digests quickly because it is light and produces heat along with some air in the stomach. It helps increase the semen production and is not favorable for those who have fever. Pomegranate has a special quality, that is, when one eats bread with it, it prevents it from being spoiled. Bitter pomegranate is cold and dry and constipates mildly. It is In addition good for overheated stomach and helps produce more urine than the other types of pomegranate. It In addition softens bile symptoms, relieves diarrhea, prevents vomiting and is slightly tarry. It In addition stops the heat in the liver, strengthens the organs, helps against bilious shaking, heartaches and the ache of the tip of the stomach. It. In additicn helps the stomach, rids it of excrements, extinguishes the bile, and benefits the blood. When poimegranate's juice is extracted and is cooked with some honey until it becomes like an ointment and used as eye drops, it will clear the yellow color from the eye and will dissipate the thick wetness. When it is placed on the gingival (gums). it will help against the rashes that appear on the gingival. In addition, pomegranate juice extracted with the rind will work as a laxative and will rid the body from septic bilious moistures, along with helping against short-term fever. ### Printed page 403 Reference: /read/083-the-letter-r-aa.html#page-403 As for sour pomegranate, its qualities are in the middle between the two other kinds we mentioned, although this kind leans more towards being sour. Pomegranate seeds that are mixed with honey will alleviate septic finger and malignant ulcers. Pomegranate flowers In addition help heal wounds. It is said that if one swallows three pomegranate flowers each year, he will be immune from ophthalmia (conjunctivitis) for an entire year.