It is widely believed that Bananas are a fruit of Paradise and that Almighty Allah SWT spoke of this fruit as one of the blessed creations He has prepared for the Companions of the Right Hand in the Afterlife in Paradise where He says;
Islam has always suggested we have a healthy diet. The life of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) has also taught us to eat the things that are good for one’s health. The fruits mentioned above also have significant importance as per science too, but our Islam has proven it a long ago.
Bananas should always be eaten when they are fully ripe; for example, when the skin of the fruit attains its full colour and brown spots appear on it. It is best if they are eaten with a little sugar or honey, before meals rather than afterwards. They are also ideal for having as a snack between meals.
The banana is also considered a fruit of paradise, and although today it is seen as a common fruit, it holds numerous health benefits that can help maintain a balanced body. It is mentioned in the Quran here:
“And the People of the right? How (lucky) are the People of the Right! (They will be) amid lote-trees with no thorns, and the trees of TalH, (banana, or a fragrant tree) having layers one upon the other, and a shade, spread all over…” (56:27-30)
Eating bananas particularly benefits those who are suffering from inflammations of the lungs/chest like asthma or wheezing, and other bronchial illnesses. Bananas are beneficial for throat problems and recurrent coughs. Bananas also benefit ulcers of the kidneys, ulcers of the bladder and may help prevent some forms of cancer.
Research has shown bananas help children recover faster from diarrhea than other soft foods do.
Due to their high fiber content, bananas also promote bowel movement and are considered an aphrodisiac.
Bananas are also essential in helping maintain the body’s fluid balance and have antioxidant compounds that help regulate kidney function. In addition, cooking banana flowers are said to help provide relief from pain and heavy bleeding during a woman’s menstrual cycle.
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