There are many heart diseases & disorders ranging from minor to major, caused by bacteria or viral infection, or dysfunctioning of heart or disease in its arteries & etc
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ advice on the matter of the Heart
Narrated by An-Nu”man Bin Bashir رضي الله عنه that he heard from Nabi ﷺ say, Beware! There is a piece of flesh in the body if it becomes good (reformed) the whole body becomes good but if it gets spoilt the whole body gets spoilt & that is the heart (الْقَلْبُ).
[Bukhari: 52; Book. 2; English vol. 1; Book. 2; Hadees. 50]
Abu Hurairah رضي الله عنه narrated that Nabi ﷺ said: “Verily, when the slave (of Allah) commits a sin, a black spot appears on his heart (قَلْب). When he refrains from it, seeks forgiveness & repents, his heart is polished clean. But if he returns, it increases until it covers his entire heart. & that is the ‘Ran’ (الرَّانُ ) which Allah mentioned: Nay, but on their hearts is the Ran which they used to earn.
[Tirmizi: 3654; Book. 47, English vol. 5; Book. 44, Hadees. 3334]
Hazrat Talha رضي الله عنه says that he went to Nabi ﷺ & Nabi ﷺ had Safarjal (السفرجل) in His Hand & said Take it, oh! Talha for it soothes the heart.
[Ibn Majah: 3494: Book. 29; English vol. 4; Book. 29, Hadees. 3369]
Abdullah Bin Abi Awfa رضي الله عنه narrated that Nabi ﷺ use to pray: –
“ اللَّهُمَّ بَرِّدْ قَلْبِي بِالثَّلْجِ وَالْبَرَدِ وَالْمَاءِ الْبَارِدِ اللَّهُمَّ نَقِّ قَلْبِي مِنَ الْخَطَايَا كَمَا نَقَّيْتَ الثَّوْبَ الأَبْيَضَ مِنَ الدَّنَسِ ” Translation: “O Allah, cool my heart with snow & hail & cold water. O Allah, cleanse my heart of sins as You cleanse a white garment of filth.
Hazrat Jabir Bin Abdullah رضي الله عنه says that Nabi ﷺ said: “Eat Safarjal (السفرجل) (Quince) because it heals cardiac problems & removes heaviness from chest.
[Kanz al-Ummal: 28258]
Hazrat Anas Bin Malik رضي الله عنه says that Nabi ﷺ said: “By eating Safarjal (السفرجل) (Quince), heaviness in Qalb (heart) reduces.
[Kanz al-Ummal: 28261]
Hazrat Auif Bin Malik رضي الله عنه says that Nabi ﷺ said: “Eat Safarjal (Quince) because it prevents Cardiac Problems & strengthens the heart.
[Kanz al-Ummal: 28260]
In Hadith, Quince is said to eaten on empty stomach, it is good for the soul, تجم الفؤاد means that Quince pleases / strengthens the heart, & opens the coagulation (if clots are there). والطخاء للقلب is meant for darkness, like clouds or a sand storm cover the clear sky which is then un-seen, so Quince will do the same job for the heart, it will remove the blockage & the heart will be clear & healthy Inshaallah.
Dates are also rich in natural fibers & natural vitamins & other necessary elements, thus prevent cholesterol & triglycerides from increasing & prevent cardiac diseases.
Oranges & citrus fruits have vitamin C, which is famous for its powerful antioxidant properties (meaning that it disarms powerful oxygen molecules in the body that contribute to cancer & heart disease).
Barley contains more fermentable carbohydrate than other cereals such as rice. Fermentation of undigested carbohydrate produces short chain fatty acids, some which may reduce hepatic glucose production & affect postprandial glycemia (glucose after meals). Because of viscous properties of beta-glucans, boiled flours appear to produce higher glucose & insulin responses when compared with milled kernels. According to a controlled study in 18 lean, healthy men ingesting barley beta-glucan given with high carbohydrate food & high carbohydrate drinks, beta-glucan significantly decreased glycemic & insulinemic responses on the food (p<0.05) but not on the drink (p>0.05) treatments, compared to controls.
In another study comparing crackers & cookies made of whole wheat or barley, the barley crackers & cookies had glycemic indices of 49 & 34, respectively, whereas whole wheat crackers & cookies had 78 & 81, respectively.
Pumpkins contain magnesium for the Heart
It helps in ATP (adenosine triphosphate) formation (the energy molecules of our body) & it increases pumping action of our heart, proper bone & tooth formation, relaxes the blood vessels & brings proper bowel function. Magnesium has been shown to benefit your blood pressure & helps to prevent sudden cardiac arrest, heart attack & stroke. Pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of dietary fiber & mono-unsaturated fatty acids, which are good for health.
To read more on Pumpkins we have included an article on this matter. For health related information for those in the UK, NHS do have further guidelines.
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