Healing in Black Cumin (Kalonji)

What is the Black Seed?
Its botanical name is Nigella sativa. It is believed to be indigenous to the Mediterranean region but has been cultivated into other parts of the world including the Arabian peninsula, northern Africa and parts of Asia.

The Black seeds originate from the common fennel flower plant (Nigella sativa) of the buttercup (Ranunculaceae) family. It is sometimes mistakenly confused with the fennel herb plant (Foeniculum vulgare).

The plant has finely divided foliage and pale bluish purple or white flowers. The stalk of the plant reaches a height of twelve to eighteen inches as its fruit, the black seed, matures.

Al-Bukhaari (5688) and Muslim (2215) narrated from Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that he heard the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) say concerning the black seed: “In it there is healing for every disease, except as-saam.” Ibn Shihaab said: As-saam is death.

Contents:

Black seed has a tasty aroma and contains phosphate, iron, phosphorate, carbohydrate, oil 28%. It contains anti-virus bacteria, carotene, anti-cancer fighting material, and hormones which give strength and activity.

Muslims’ use of the Black Seed:

Muslims have been using and promoting the use of the Black Seed for hundreds of years, and hundreds of articles have been written about it. The Black Seed has also been in use worldwide for over 3000 years. It is not only a prophetic herb, but it also holds a unique place in the medicine of the Prophet .

It is unique in that it was not used profusely before the Prophet Muhammad  made its use popular. Although there were more than 400 herbs in use before the Prophet Muhammad  and recorded in the herbals of Galen and Hippocrates, the Black Seed was not one of the most popular remedies of the time. Because of the way Islam has spread, the usage and popularity of the Black Seed is widely known as a “remedy of the Prophet .” In fact, a large part of this herbal preparation’s popularity is based on the teachings of the Prophet .

The Black Seed has become very popular in recent years and is marketed and sold by many Muslim and non-Muslim businesses.

Narrated Abu Huraira: I heard Allah’s Messenger ﷺ) ) saying, “There is healing in black cumin for all diseases except death.”

[Sahih al-Bukhari 5688]

Easy to Add to your Routine

There are a variety of ways to add kalonji to your diet.

With a bitter taste that is described as a mix between oregano and onions, it is often found in Middle Eastern and South Asian cuisines.

It’s usually lightly toasted and then ground or used whole to add flavor to bread or curry dishes.

Some people also eat the seeds raw or mix them with honey or water. They can also be added to oatmeal, smoothies or yogurt.

and Allah knows best…..

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