subscription, ePaper The astounding diversity of the plant kingdom, which incorporates trees, flowering plants, ferns, mosses, seaweed, and algae, has enthralled botanists for centuries. Unauthorized use of these marks is strictly prohibited. Plants mentioned in the Islamic Scriptures (Holy Qur'n and Ahadith Though a large percentage of the plants in the world remain undescribed and their benefits undiscovered, close to 40,000 plant species are threatened according to the World Conservation Unions (IUCN) 1997 and 2003 Red List of Threatened Species. The date palm, mentioned more than any other fruit-bearing plant in the Quran, is a symbol often associated with Islam and Muslims. Onions are said to be effective in preventing blood coagulation in arteries and in the treatment of diabetes. Saudi Arabian Plants: A Powerful Weapon against a Plethora of Diseases. Scholar examines plants of Bible, Quran - Deseret News Today, plant chemicals continue to provide an important range of products to both traditional and industrialized communities (Ayensu, 1978) including the processing of plant extracts to make paint, plastics, soap, oils, adhesives, natural rubber, waxes, dyes, spices and drugs such as morphine, cocaine, aspirin, caffeine, codeine, digitoxine, quinine, vinblastine and most antibiotics (Farnsworth, 1990). This site needs JavaScript to work properly. Date palms can survive up to 150 years. Skimming those verses, which describing the seed germination issue give clear impression that water uptake is by far the main factor responsible for seed germination. References *** The Qur'an provided the initial impetus for the investigation of herbs by Islamic writers, for plants are named in the depiction of Paradise and are used as signs of the Creator's power and majesty . The pomegranate is found in either a small, round shrub or tree form. The date palm, mentioned more than any other fruit-bearing plant in the Quran, is a symbol often associated with Islam and Muslims. It is delicious when served slightly chilled. The herb section includes Neurada precumbens, cumin, Armenian cucumber, garlic, ginger, grapes, pumpkin, leek, lentil, mustard plant, onions, aloe vera, barley, chard, Citrullus colocynthis and Nigella sativa (black cumin). 4 0 obj By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. 1 PDF In this three-part series, we will draw on the work of Dr. Iqtidar Faruqis Plants of the Quran to discuss three of the plants mentioned in the Quran and look at their characteristics, uses and benefits in our lives. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Khatibi, A., A.H. Shah, A.M. Ageel, M.S. Olives have been mentioned seven times in the Qur'an and their health benefits have been propounded in Prophetic medicine.