Nature's Sweetener

Nature’s Sweetener

Samiha Shaheed

Ever wondered what that sticky thing Pooh Bear always eats is?  It’s honey. Honey must be one of the most amazing things on Earth.  It tastes more than wonderful. It tastes heaven-like.  Well, what is honey?  Honey is honey, it’s just that simple.  A bottle of pure honey contains the natural sweet substance produced by honey bees from the nectar of plants or secretions of living parts of plants.  Nothing else.  It’s one of the many miracles of Allah’s creations.  I guess that’s why Pooh’s crazy for it.

Honey dates back to 2100 BC, where it was mentioned in Sumerian and Babylonian cuneiform.  It was also mentioned in the Hittite code, and the sacred writings of India.  It is presumably even older than that.  In the old days, honey has not only been used for food, but also for cement, furniture polishes, and for medical purposes.

Honey’s sensational taste compliments its many medical advantages.  Did you know? Honey contains vitamins B1, B2, C, B6, B5 and B3 all of which change according to the qualities of the nectar and pollen.  Besides the above, copper, iodine, and zinc exist in it in small quantities.  Several kinds of natural hormones are also present in it.  In Iraq, honey is being used to treat burn wounds on children.  Honey is the best type of medicine.  Caught a cold? Take a spoon of honey every morning.  By the will of Allah, you’ll get better with a few days rest, even without taking a SINGLE DROP OF ANTIBIOTICS!  So if you don’t like your cough medicine, no need to fear!  Honey the Hero is here!

Not only can honey satisfy you with its savory taste, but it also provides you with its many benefits.  Did you know?  Taking a spoon of honey every day can help you:

·        Get less tired during workout

·        Provide you with a natural substitute for sugar

·        Give you an extra kick in the morning to help you go through your day

·        Helps sleeplessness

·        Perfect for sore throats

·        Treats cuts and burns

·        Heart diseases

·        Infertility

Honey can also cure:

·        Athlete foot

·        Arthritis pain

·        Insect bites

·        Hair loss

·        Bladder infections

·        Toothaches

·        Colds

·        Upset stomach

·        Cholesterol

·        Gas

·        Indigestion

·        Influenza

·        Longevity

·        Pimples

·        Skin infections

·        Fatigue

·        Bad breath

·        Hearing loss

·        Weight loss

·        Anti cancer

·        Immunity system builder

And the list goes on and on. Our beloved Prophet (SAWS) loved to eat honey. It is narrated by A’isha (RA);

“Allah's Apostle used to love sweet edible things and honey.”

Honey is even mentioned in the Qur’an.

“…and rivers of clarified honey (clear and pure) therein…”

Honey is a miracle from Allah (SWT).  Such a wondrous substance found naturally in Earth is profound.  Honey is one of the gems of Earth, but many people are ignorant of this fact.  They tend to completely ignore honey and look at everything else. Don’t be like those people.  Honey has too many benefits to count, and after all, honey is a blessed food that was mentioned in the Qur’an and the Sunnah.  Eat honey, cure yourself, and be blessed.