What are the benefits of eating Quince?

     What are the benefits of eating Quince?

 

Names

1. In Hadees it is called as Safarjal (السفرجل ).

2. In Urdu & Hindi it is called as Bahi, Bihi, Naaspati & pear.

3. In English it is called as Quince.

4. In Persian it is called as Shul.

5. In Sanskrit it is called as Amritphala.

6. In Latin it is called as Cydonia oblonga.

Prophet ﷺ’s guidance about it: -

 

Benefits of Safarjal (Quince) on Qalb, breathe, Chest & Heart: -

1. Hazrat Talha  ؓ says that he went to Nabi ﷺ & Nabi ﷺ had Quince (Safarjal) (السفرجل ) in His Hand & said, take it, oh! Talha for it soothes the heart.

[Ibn Ma-jah: 3494: Book. 29; English vol. 4; Book. 29, Hadees. 3369]

2. Hazrat Jabir Bin Abdullah  ؓ says that Nabi ﷺ said: "Eat Quince (Safarjal) (السفرجل ) because it heals cardiac problems & removes heaviness from chest.

[Kanz al-Ummal: 28258]

3. Hazrat Anas Bin Malik  ؓ says that Nabi ﷺ said: "By eating Quince (Safarjal) (السفرجل ), heaviness in Qalb (heart) reduces.

[Kanz al-Ummal: 28261]

4. Hazrat Auif Bin Malik  ؓ says that Nabi ﷺ said, Eat Quince (Safarjal) because it prevents Cardiac problems & strengthens the heart.

[Kanz al-Ummal: 28260]

 

Best Time to eat Safarjal (Quince): -

5. Hazrat Anas Bin Malik  ؓ says that Nabi ﷺ said, to eat Quince (Safarjal) (السفرجل ) early morning on empty stomach.

[Kanz al-Ummal: 28259]

 

Safarjal (Quince) in Pregnancy: -

6. Hazrat Abdullah Ibn Masood  ؓ says Nabi ﷺ said, that "Give your pregnant to eat Quince (Safarjal) (السفرجل ) & Hazrat Auf Bin Malik  ؓ added, it prevents Cardiac problems & makes the baby son beautiful.

[Al-Aasaar: 70 (Abdullah Ibn Masood) & Jamiul Ahadees: 15779 (Auf Bin Malik)]

Part used is seeds, fruits.

 

Content of it: -

Carbohydrates, sugar, dietary fibers, fats, protein, water, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin B2, B6, B12, follic acid, calcium, iron, vitamin C, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus, malic acid, pectin & etc.

 

Scientific benefits of Safarjal (Quince): -

1. Helpful in tuberculosis, anorexia (lack of hunger), constipation, cardiac problems, coughs, cold.

2. Helps in bleeding, diabetes, injury, reduces inflammation.

3. It acts as an antibiotic, anti oxidant, anti septic, diuretic (increase urine output) tonic, alkaline & etc.

4. Can be eaten by all, all season in mild quantity.

 

Science & Hadees regarding Quince: -

In Hadees, Quince is said to eaten on empty stomach it is good for the soul, تَم 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.

 

Quince is astringent to the stomach & it checks excessive menstrual flow. A few seeds soaked in water after a few minutes, will turn mucilage (thick sticky) which is an excellent remedy for cough & sore throat, especially in the young. Quince is also excellent for pregnant woman, gladdening their heart. The holy Prophet ﷺ said, "Eat Quince, for it sweetens the heart.’’

The best way to eat the quince is boiled or cooked in honey. The seeds of Quince (Safarjal) help against dryness in the throat, the windpipe & several other ailments. Its oil stops sweating & strengthens the stomach. Quince (Safarjal) jam strengthens the stomach & the liver & relieves the heart & the soul.

 

Conclusion of Hadees: -

1. Quince soothes & strengthens the heart, prevents & heals cardiac problems, removes heaviness in chest (Qalb), Eat it on empty stomach early morning.

Prophet