Nutrition, Fasting & Detox
The professor's advice on eating well, fasting in good health and cleansing the body: beneficial foods, gentle detox, hot/cold balance, the Sunnah of eating. 96 articles in English.
The benefits of pomegranate
Allah mentions pomegranate (ar-rumman) in Surah Ar-Rahman. Discover Ibn al-Qayyim's teachings on its three types and…
The benefits of bananas
Bananas contain three natural sugars: fructose, sucrose, and glucose. Ibn al-Qayyim mentioned the banana tree "at-talh"…
The cheese "Al-jubn"
Ibn al-Qayyim cited in his book a report from Abdullah Ibn Omar: at Tabuk, cheese was brought to the Prophet ﷺ, who…
The benefits of watermelon
Watermelon was a fruit the Prophet ate often. It holds a special place since it prevents dehydration, especially during…
The benefits of cucumber
The wild cucumber is found in the Arabian Peninsula. Abdullah Ibn Jaffar reported seeing the Messenger ﷺ eat fresh…
The benefits of figs
Ibn al-Qayyim notes that figs did not grow in the Hijaz or Medina, as the soil was unsuitable for fig trees—yet their…
Advice for insulin-dependent diabetics fasting during Ramadan
According to the Qur'an and the Sunnah, diabetes is among the illnesses that can exempt a person from fasting. If the…
The benefits of grapes
In his book, Ibn al-Qayyim cites a hadith from Ibn Abbas: "I saw the Messenger of Allah eating grapes while picking…
The benefits of dates
In his book, Imam Ibn al-Qayyim discussed different types of dates across five chapters. The first he mentioned was the…
A few tips for the month of Ramadan
For people with health conditions who wish to fast during Ramadan, it's essential to talk to their doctor first.…
The human being has never filled a vessel worse than the stomach
In an authentic hadith, the Prophet ﷺ said the human being never fills a worse vessel than the stomach, when a few…
The benefits of certain foods
Soup: a necessary source of vegetables, it also contains meat, but be careful not to add too much fat. We…