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[Baaqir]

I would like to 'Islamicize' my diet so I began reading through the hadith in tashayyu.org but I'm still left with questions. Some of those questions include:

• What exactly did the Prophet and his family ÕáæÇÊ Çááå Úáíåã  eat on a daily basis?
• What size were to portions of the meals?
• It is recommended by ahadith that we should include meat in our diet, but what type of meat? I ask because a few hadith mentioned that the meat of a cow is a malady. Example:

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5 – And from one of our companions form `Abdullah b. `Abd ar-Rahman the deaf from Shu`ayb from Abu Basir from Abu `Abdillah Úáíå ÇáÓáÇã.  He said: Amir al-Mu'mineen Úáíå ÇáÓáÇã said: The meats of cows are a malady.

And from an-Nawfali from as-Sakuni from Ja`far from his fathers Úáíåã ÇáÓáÇã likewise.

[Ahmad ibn Mājid]

I don't really get what you mean by 'Islamicizing' your diet, if you already eat halal, then what else are you asking for? Or want to do?

Edited by Ahmad ibn Mājid, 18 May 2011 - 10:21 PM.

[Ahmad ibn Mājid]

Baaqir, on 18 May 2011 - 10:24 PM, said:

I want to eat just like the Prophet and his family in terms of what they ate as well as the size of meals. I want to go a step further than avoiding haram.

Ah, I see, well, then I shall definately be tuning for this thread. Sorry I'm not being much help, never considered this before.

[Dar'ul_Islam]

Insha'Allah we can all learn from your aspirations and desire to be like Ahlulbayt .

I don't know "specifics" aside from a few: Pomegranate, Banana, Cooking Meat with Milk

The Ahlulbayt ate light. Very light. They wouldn't only eat when they were hungry and stopped eating while they were still hungry. There's a lot about not eating a lot on Tashayyu in the ahadeeth. We should be eating enough to survive, never in excess. https://sites.google...xcessive-eating

[macisaac]

Baaqir, on 18 May 2011 - 09:58 PM, said:

I would like to 'Islamicize' my diet so I began reading through the hadith in tashayyu.org but I'm still left with questions.

There are many many more hadiths out there on this topic other than what has been put up on the site.  In sha Allah, more to come in translation over time.

[Blissful]

I remember a hadeeth from Imam Ali that said something along the lines of: eat in a way such as 1/3 of your stomach is food, 1/3 is for water and the last third is empty, so you don't get too full.

Interesting article I also found...it's quite long but worth reading. I think this is what you will need to islamicise that diet of yours:





Qualities Of Foods     (From Traditional Sources)

    Aniseed (anisun)--Among its many properties, the seed     of anise soothes internal pains, increases menstrual flow, promotes secretion of milk and     semen, and dissolves intestinal gas. It may be applied in tea form to the eyes to     strengthen eyesight. In nature, snakes coming out of winter hibernation seek out the anise     plant and rub their eyes against it, because their vision becomes weak over winter.

    Apple (tuffah)--Sour apples are more cooling than     sweet ones. It is claimed that apples strengthen the heart.

    Asparagus (hiyawn)--Hot and moist, asparagus opens     obstructions of the kidneys and eases childbirth. It is said that asparagus will kill dogs     that eat it.

    Banana (mawz)--Hot in the first degree, banana has     little use as a food, except for people with a very cold intemperament, who should eat it     with honey.

    Barley (sha’ir)--Barley ranks below only wheat     as a desirable food. It is the first recommendation for hot intemperament diseases. Barley     is soaked in water, which is drunk for coughs and sore throats. The Prophet (s.a.w.s.)     always gave a soup made from barley to anyone suffering from the pain of fever. '

    Basil, Sweet (rayhan)--Smelling basil strengthens     the heart. Sleep is promoted by rubbing the head with basil and water.

    Bread (khubz)--The best bread is made of the finest     whole grain flours and is baked in a circular stone oven. Bread should be allowed to cool     somewhat before being eaten, or it will make one excessively thirsty. Stale bread clogs     the bowels. Bread containing substantial bran is digested quickly, but is very nourishing.     The softer the bread, the easier the digestion and the greater the nourishment. Bread     crumbs produce gas. Breads made from barley and pea flours are slow to be digested and     must have salt added to them. Said the Prophet (s.a.w.s.): "Do not cut bread with a     knife, but give it due honor by breaking it with the hands, for Allah has honored     it."

    Butter (zubdah)--Butter is mildly hot and moist.     Useful to alleviate constipation, butter is also mixed with honey and dates to make a food     that removes the food cravings of pregnant women.

    Cauliflower (qunnabit)--This vegetable is hard to     digest, and it is said to harm the vision.

    Chamomile (babunaj)--Hot in the first degree,     chamomile is mild. Its main use is to promote urination and menstrual flow.

    Carrot (jazar)--Sexual urges arise from eating     carrot, which is hot in the second degree. It also is used to increase menstrual flow and     urination.

    Coconut (narjil darja'i)---The best type is very     white, which is hot and moist. The nature of coconut is that it increases sexual powers     and relieves pain in the back.

    Coffee Bean (qahwah)--Coffee is a corrective for     dysentery, relieves thirst, and is said to produce wisdom. It should be used sparingly.

    Coriander Seed (habb al-suda)--The most respected     books of traditions state that the Prophet (s.a.w.s.) said, "Make yours the seeds of     coriander, for it is a cure of all diseases except swelling [cancer], and that is a fatal     disease." It is also reported that Allah informed the Prophet, "She has been     given every-thing." And then Allah revealed that "she" is coriander.     Coriander alleviates flatulence and resolves fevers. It is effective in the treatment of     leukoderma, and it opens the subtlest networks of the veins. Excess moisture in the body     is dried up by coriander, and it increases milk flow, urine, and menses. It is     particularly useful when a person has a cold. The oil of coriander is a treatment for     baldness and scalp problems, and prevents gray hair. The smoke of the burning seeds is an     insect repellent.

    Chicken (dajaj)--Light on the stomach and easy to     digest, chicken is the best of fowl meats. It corrects and balances all the essences, is a     food that is good for the brain, and improves the complexion. However, overconsumption of     chicken leads to gout. The best chicken is a hen that has never laid an egg.

    Cinnamon (darchini)--Cinnamon is hot in the third     degree. Its volatile oil is a great medicine for indigestion. It forms an ingredient in     spice blends used as the basis of cooking in almost three-fourths of the world.

    Citron (utrujj)--The Prophet (s.a.w.s.) is reported     to have said, "The citron is like a true believer: good to taste and good to     smell." Citron strengthens the heart, dispels sadness, removes freckles, satisfies     hunger, and slows the flow of bile. The wife of the Prophet (s.a.w.s.) used to treat blind     persons with citron dipped in honey. Citron is best taken about ten minutes after the     conclusion of meals.

    Cucumber (qitta')--Ripe cucumbers dispel heat and     are diuretic. Eating dates with green cucumber is said to cause weight gain.

    Cumin (kammun)--Cumin is very hot. It is reported to     be the only spice or herb that travels through the stomach unaffected by digestion, until     it reaches the liver. Cumin soaked in water, which is then drunk, is excellent for colic.

    Dates, Dried (tamr)--The Prophet (s.a.w.s.) is     reported to have said, "A house without dates has no food." Prophet Muhammad     (s.a.w.s.) used to plant date trees himself. Dates should be eaten with almonds to annul     any adverse effects. Fresh dates were the food eaten by Mary (r.a.), at the time of her     delivery of the infant Jesus (a.s.). Said the Prophet (s.a.w.s.), "He who finds a     date, let him break his fast on that. If he finds no date, let him break it on water. For     verily that is purity."

    Eggplant (badhinjan)--The dark variety of eggplant     causes production of bile. Small amounts of it help piles. Eggplant's tendency to produce     bile is corrected by eating it with meat dishes.

    Eggs (baydah)--The best eggs are those of chickens,     eaten soft, not hard-boiled. Egg white relieves pain of sunburn, aids healing of burns,     and prevents scarring. Eggs are aphrodisiac.

    Endive (hindiba')--The effects of endive change     according to the season. Endive at the earliest time is best, and at the end of the     growing season, virtually useless. The Hadith states: "Eat endives and do not belch,     for verily there is not one day that drops of the water of Paradise do not fall upon them     [endives]."

    Fenugreek (hulbah)--It is reported the Prophet     (s.a.w.s.) once said: "If my people knew what there is in fenugreek, they would have     bought and paid its weight in gold." Fenugreek is hot and dry. As a tea it aids     menstrual flow and is useful in colic and as a cleansing enema. Fenugreek strengthens the     heart.

    Fig (tin)--Fresh figs are preferred to dried.     Although quite nourishing, they are very hot. The Prophet (s.a.w.s.) is reported to have     said, "If you say that any fruit has come from Paradise, then you must mention the     fig, for indeed it is the fruit of Paradise. So eat of it, for it is a cure for piles and     helps gout."

    Fish (samak)--Fresh-water fish are best, and those     which feed on plant life, not mud and effluvia. Uncooked fish is hard to digest and     produces imbalance of phlegm.

    Garlic (thawm)--Garlic is hot in the third degree.     It is used to dispel gas, promote menses, and expel afterbirth. It is excellent to correct     cold intemperament, for dissolving phlegm, and the oil is used to treat insect bites. The     eating of raw garlic and then visiting the mosque has been forbidden by the Prophet     Muhammad (s.a.w.s.).

    Ghee (clarified butter) (samn)--Ghee is the most     fatty of all condiments. It is to be considered a medicinal additive to foods. Mixed with     honey, ghee is said to be an antidote to poisons.

    Ginger (zanjabil)--Ginger is mentioned in the Holy     Qur'an (76:17). It is hot in the third degree, and is best for softening phlegm. It also     aids digestion and strengthens sexual activity.

    Henna (hinna)--One Hadith reports that nothing is     dearer to Allah than henna. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) recommended it for many     conditions: bruises, pain in the legs, infection of nails, burns, and to beautify the     hair. Henna is noted for its great heat and its ability to excite the passions of love.     The perfume made from henna flowers is considered to be one of the finest in the world.     The dyeing of hands, nails, and feet is a common practice in the East, especially for     weddings and feasts.

    Honey ('asal)--Allah has said: "There comes     forth, from within [the bee], a beverage of many colors in which there is a healing for     you." Mixed with hot water, and taken in several small doses, honey is considered the     best remedy for diarrhea.

    The Prophet (s.a.w.s.) once said, "By Him in whose hand is my     soul, eat honey. For there is no house in which honey is kept for which the angels will     not ask for mercy. If a person eats honey, a thousand remedies enter his stomach and a     million diseases will come out. If a man dies and honey is found within him, fire will not     touch his body [i.e., he will be immune from the burning of hell]." The Prophet     (s.a.w.s.) himself used to drink a glass of honey and water each morning on an empty     stomach.

    Honey is considered the food of foods, the drink of drinks, and     the drug of drugs. It is used for creating appetite, strengthening the stomach, and     eliminating phlegm; as a meat preservative, hair conditioner, eye salve, and mouthwash.     The best honey is that produced in the spring; the second best is that of summer, and the     least quality is produced in winter.

    Lentils ('adas)--All lentils produce dryness. Small     amounts should be eaten, as a side dish, for in quantity they are generally bad for the     stomach. Hadith say that the eating of lentils produces a sympathetic heart, tears in the     eyes, and removes pride.

    Lettuce (khass)--Although cold, lettuce is     considered the best nourishment of all vegetables. It softens a hard constitution and     helps those who suffer delirium. It contradicts the sexual energy and dries up semen.     Excess consumption of lettuce weakens the eyesight.

    Marjoram, Sweet (marzanjush)--The Prophet (s.a.w.s.)     is reported to have said that sweet marjoram is most excellent for anyone who has lost the     sense of smell.

    Meat (lahm)--Allah has said in the Qur'an (52:22):     "And we will aid them with fruit and meat, such as they desire." The Prophet     (s.a.w.s.) reportedly said that one who does not eat meat for forty consecutive days will     waste away, whereas to eat meat for forty consecutive days will harden the heart. In other     words, one should moderate the intake of meat.

    The most desirable of all meats is mutton, which is hot and moist     in temperament. The best mutton is that of a male yearling; the best cut is a shoulder     roast. Mutton should be cooked in some liquid, or it tends to dry out.

    Beef fat mixed with pepper and cinnamon acts as a tonic medicine.     The meat of pigs is forbidden to eat. The consumption of horse flesh as a food is     disputed. Avicenna said the flesh of camels, horses, and asses are the worst of all meats.     Also prohibited for human consumption are beasts of prey, animals that possess canine     teeth, and birds with hooked talons.

    Said the Prophet (s.a.w.s.): "Do not cut up meat with a knife     upon the dish, for that is the way of non-Muslims. But grasp it in your fingers and so it     will taste better." And, he said: "One sheep is a blessing; two sheep are two     blessings; three sheep are wealth."

    Melon (battikh)--Said the Prophet (s.a.w.s.):     "Whenever you eat fruit, eat melon, because it is the fruit of Paradise and contains     a thousand blessings and a thousand mercies. The eating of it cures every disease."     Generally, the sweeter a melon, the greater its heat. Green varieties tend to be cold; the     yellow, hot. The Prophet took melons with fresh dates. Melon purifies the bladder and the     stomach, and improves the spinal fluid and eyesight. Melons should not be eaten first in a     meal. Said the Prophet (s.a.w.s.): "None of your women who are pregnant and eat of     watermelon will fail to produce offspring who are good in countenance and good in     character."

    Milk (laban)--Allah has mentioned milk to us,     saying, "Rivers of milk the taste whereof does not change" (Qur'an 47:15). And     again He said, "Pure milk, easy and agreeable to swallow for those who drink"     (Qur'an 16:66). The Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.s.) is said to have remarked that milk is     irreplaceable and that he himself loved milk.

    Milk is composed of fat and water and milk solids (cheese).     Together, these components are well suited to the constitution of humans. However, we     should not take the milk of animals whose pregnancy lasts longer than that of humans. The     milk of cows is best, for they feed off grasses.

    Said the Prophet (s.a.w.s.): "Drink milk, for it wipes away     heat from the heart as the finger wipes away sweat from the brow. Furthermore, it     strengthens the back, increases the brain, augments the intelligence, renews vision, and     drives away forgetfulness."

    A milk diet is the best treatment there is for dropsy; however,     anyone with fever must avoid milk.

    Mint (nana)--The most subtle and refined of pot     herbs, mint is heating and drying. Mint strengthens the stomach, cures hiccups, and     encourages sexual activity. Placed in milk, mint will prevent it from turning to cheese.

    Myrtle (as)--Cold in the second degree, myrtle is     most used to stem diarrhea. Smelling the oil will cure headache caused by overheating.     Myrtle tea with quince added is used for coughs.

    Narcissus (narjis)--One Hadith says, "Smell a     narcissus, even if only once a day or once a week or once a month or once a year or once a     lifetime. For verily in the heart of man there is the seed of insanity, leprosy, and     leukoderma. And the scent of narcissus drives them away."

    Olives and Olive Oil (zayt and zaytun)--The     older olive oil is, the hotter it becomes. Olive oil is an excellent treatment for the     skin and hair, and it delays old age.

    Allah has said of the olive tree: "And a tree that grows out     of Mount Sinai which produces oil and a condiment for those who eat. For olive oil is the     supreme seasoning." Allah has also called it the Blessed Tree (Qur'an 24:35).

    Green olives are the most nourishing, and counteract     autointoxication. Black olives cause the spleen to overproduce bile and are hard on the     stomach. Olive leaves can be chewed as treatment for inflammation of the stomach, skin     ulcerations, and eruptions of herpes and hives.

    Onion (basal)--Quite hot, the onion is a good     corrective for all excess wetness. Onion improves the flavor of foods and eliminates     phlegm. Raw onions cause forgetfulness. An excess of cooked onions causes headache and     forgetfulness.

    Parsley (karafs)--A Hadith states that eating     parsley just before sleep will cause one to awaken with sweet breath and will eliminate or     prevent toothache. Parsley stimulates sexual activity.

    Peach (khu'kh)--Peaches generate cold, relax the     stomach, and soften the bowels. A good laxative, peaches should be eaten before, rather     than after, a meal.

    Pistachio (fustaq)--It is said that to eat the heart     of a pistachio nut with egg yolk will make the heart grow strong. The reddish skin stems     diarrhea and vomiting.

    Pomegranate (rumman)--Sweet pomegranates are     preferred over the sour. The juice stems coughs. All kinds of pomegranates settle     palpitations of the heart. Hazrat Ali (r.a.) said that the light of Allah is in the heart     of whoever eats pomegranates. It is also reported that one who eats three pomegranates in     the course of a year will be inoculated against ophthalmia for that year.

    Said the Prophet (s.a.w.s.): Pomegranate "cleanses you of     Satan and from evil aspirations for forty days."

    Quince (safarjal)--It is said that to eat quince on     an empty stomach is good for the soul. Cold and dry, quince is astringent to the stomach,     and it checks excessive menstrual flow. A few seeds placed in water will, after a few     minutes, form a mucilage which is an excellent remedy for cough and sore throat,     especially in the young. Quince is also excellent for pregnant women, gladdening their     hearts. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) said: "Eat quince, for it sweetens the heart. For     Allah has sent no prophet as His messenger without feeding him on the quince of Paradise.     For quince increases the strength up to that of forty men."

    Rhubarb (rawand)--Rhubarb is hot and dry, and best     when picked fresh. It opens blockages of the liver and resolves chronic fever.

    Rice (aruzz)--Next to wheat, rice is the most     nourishing of whole grain foods. It is said eating rice increases pleasant dreams and the     production of semen. Eating rice cooked in fat from sheep's liver is better and more     effective than a major purging.

    Saffron (zafaran)--Hot and dry, saffron is excellent     for the blood and strengthening to the soul. It eases pains in the joints, but can cause     great increase in the sex drive of young men.

    Salt (milh)--Hot and dry in the third degree, salt,     when taken moderately, is beautifying to the skin, giving it a soft glow. Salt causes     vomiting when purging, and stimulates the appetite. Excessive use causes the skin to itch.

    The Prophet (s.a.w.s.) recommended beginning and ending each meal     with a pinch of salt. He said: "From the one who begins a meal with salt, Allah wards     off three hundred and thirty kinds of diseases, the least of which are lunacy, leprosy,     bowel troubles, and toothache. The rest is pre-scribed in the supreme knowledge of     Allah."

    Senna (sana)--The best species of henna is that from     the blessed city of Medina, where it grows plentifully. The chief property of senna is     that it strengthens the heart without harshness. Its nobility has caused it to be referred     to by the hakims as the Glory of Drugs. Its uses are many--in purgative infusions,     decoctions, pills, enemas, and powders. Senna causes the bile to flow, and reaches to the     very depths of the joints to balance the essences therein. The most effective use is as a     tea, which can be made even more efficacious by adding violet blossoms and crushed red     raisins. The Prophet (s.a.w.s.) recommended senna most highly, making a statement similar     to the one about coriander: that it cures every disease except death itself.

    Spinach (asfanakh)--Spinach is cold and moist,     causing irritation to the chest and throat. Still, it softens the bowels.

    Sugar (sukkar)--Sugar is cold and moist. It is most     often used in combination with other medicinal herbs, which carry the effects to the     furthest point of an organ. Eating too much sugar creates disease of moisture.

    Thyme (sa'tar)--In the time of the Prophet     (s.a.w.s.), it was customary to fumigate houses by burning frankincense and thyme. Thyme     is cold and dry in the third degree. An excellent digestive aid to heavy foods, thyme     beautifies the complexion, annuls intestinal gas, and benefits coldness of the stomach and     liver. When drunk as an infusion, it is said to kill tapeworms.

    Vermicelli (itriyyah)--This food is hot and     excessively moist, thus hard to digest. For those with very strong constitution, it     provides excellent nourishment.

    Vinegar (khall)--The Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.s.) was     reported to have once remarked that vinegar was the seasoning of all the prophets who came     before him. Vinegar is both cold and hot, nearly balanced between the two. Mixed with rose     water, it is an excellent remedy for toothache and headache. Vinegar dissolves phlegm.     Another Hadith states that a house containing vinegar will never suffer from poverty.

    Walnut (jawz)--Walnut is the hottest of nuts.     Although hard to digest, when eaten with raisins it is the best remedy for winter cough.     Avicenna said that walnuts cure the effects of poisons.

    Water (ma')--The Prophet (s.a.w.s.) reportedly said:     "The best drink in this world and the next is water." Water is moist and,     because of this, slightly cooling. It extinguishes thirst and preserves the innate     moisture of the body. It assists digestion of foods and absorption of nutrients. Said the     Prophet (s.a.w.s.): "When you have a thirst, drink [water] by sips and do not gulp it     down .... Gulping water produces sickness of the liver."

    Wheat (hintah)--Wheat is somewhat hot, and balanced     between dryness and moisture. The eating of raw wheat produces intestinal worms and gas.     Wheat flour should be ground during the daytime.

Source: http://www.chishti.o...the_prophet.htm