Bismillah hir Rahman nir Raheem
In the name of Allah the most beneficent the most merciful
This article is entirely devoted to the love of food and drink that which is halal, i.e. permissible
The love of food is the main reason for people to work. We work so we can fill our bellies and that of our families and the people in need.
Putting food on the table is the responsibility of the father, and the best cooks are those people that enjoy eating and feeding others. Cooking is a very enjoyable process, the enjoyment and time it takes to prepare a dish that has fine aromas and delicious flavours is a very pleasant and relaxing process.
The satisfied look on a persons face after a delicious meal brings contentment to those that prepare the food. The enjoyment of different regional dishes from around the world is a pleasure that a person loves to undertake. People have put together a wide range of combinations of different ingredients to make the most pleasant and fine flavours.
So what is food, it is provision given to man so that he can perform work, and work is what puts food on the table. This provision also known as rizq in Arabic is a blessing given to man from the Almighty Allah SWT. For it is the combination of the change of seasons, the conditions of the soil and the descent of water from the sky that produces crops for people and the means to support livestock. If Allah SWT was to withhold the rain or make the water recede into the ground than there is no power on earth that can provide you with the means to cultivate the land so that you can grow crops and feed your livestock. Allah SWT has made the perfect conditions that man has taken advantage of and innovated modern farming techniques that allow food to be produced and stored. If it were not for the grace and mercy of Allah SWT none of us would have the means to enjoy the variety of foods that end up on our table. That is why a muslim begins with the name of Allah before eating and finishes praising and thanking Allah for the food that has been given to them through the work of the person that puts food on the table.
Food is what sustains life, and is a treasure. The variety and different types of food that are available make life worth living. The taste of fruits fresh ripe and succulent takes away any pain that a person maybe feeling and cleanses the body from within.
The types of food that nourish and provide wellbeing are wholesome natural foods. Like milk, butter, yogurt, fruits, nuts and seeds, bread, eggs, meat (that which is halal) and fresh vegetables.
If you do not like a type of food then do not speak ill of it, just do not eat it. For it is very disrespectful to speak about a blessing of Allah that sustains life for a person, everyone has their own tastes likes and dislikes.
Fruits are a gift from Allah for mankind, some of the fruits mentioned in the Quran are dates, figs, bananas, grapes, pomegranates and olives. Dates are a desert fruit, highly nutritious and very good for regulating the digestive system, they are a superfood and can provide all the nutrition a body needs for a day in just a handful of them. All the fruits mentioned in the Quran are recommended to be consumed for providing good health and vitality.
All these fruits are good for the digestive system and contain iron which is good for the blood.
Other foods mentioned in the Quran are garlic, shallots, lentils, cucumbers and ginger these too are good for any person and like all food a blessing from Allah to mankind.
A personal favourite drink of mine is to soak cut cucumbers, lemon, mint leaves and ginger in a jug of water overnight and to drink this over the course of the next day particularly good on an empty belly in the morning. This is a very refreshing drink and energises a person.
There are roots that when consumed bring well-being to a person examples are ginger root, Korean ginseng and turmeric root. Turmeric root crushed and ground to a powder and used in cooking and even a spoonful in some warm water are very good for the lungs. Ginger root is good for overall health regulating the various systems of the body and taste great with chicken curries. Korean ginseng is a renowned energizer for physical activity and gives good health to a person. Roots can be used for medicinal purposes, even for dyes and best of all as complementary to various sweets and savory dishes.
Firm roots well-grounded means you have a stronger plant.
Good apples are a gift from Allah, the first juicy crunch bite into the fruit as it is devoured over the course of the next few minutes is usually the best. Each bite after that tastes good however the first bite is what is remembered the most. The taste buds are delighted with the tantalizing fruit and makes the consumption of the fruit delicious and appetizing.
Just as a seed is the basis for a plant love is the basis for all life. The seed is lifeless and dormant and when placed in the correct environment of soil and water produces life that which is given by Allah. Seeds produce shoots, stems and roots all of which are necessary for the design of the plant to reach maturity.
The best part about preparing good food to eat is the method in which it is cooked, it takes balance, timing and knowledge of the type of dish you are trying to cook. For example a roast leg of lamb is best studded with garlic and rosemary and is left to temper for 24 hours in the fridge before placing it in the oven to slow cook for at least an hour and 45 minutes, the result will be delicious tender meat that will be absolutely scrumptious to the taste buds and a pleasure to eat. The meat will easily be sliced as it had become soft and tender to the touch. Preparation and timing is necessary for preparing a fine cuisine.
Olives are from a blessed tree and the fruit of olives are very good to eat and contain many benefits for mankind. Olive oil should be used for cooking or lightly sprinkled over salads. Olives are tasty and unique kind of fruit. They go well in salads or can be eaten on their own.
Food is life and life is good and good food makes living all that much better. A meal will keep you going for the next 6 to 7 hours and eating at least two to three times a day is recommended. Although it depends how much energy you burn during physical activity if your undertaking heavy physical activity then you will need to consume more good food.
The best part about the pleasure of eating good food is the smiles and satisfaction of being content with what you have been given, it is important to note that a person should not consume too much food in one go. Leave one portion of your stomach for food, one portion for water and one portion empty, this division of three parts for your stomach will ensure good health, digestion and will not make you feel sluggish or lazy. The worst vessel that a person can fill is his belly. So be moderate in your consumption of good food.
Drink milk for milk is a source of healing, it provides vital nourishment and gives you well-being. Milk is a delight to drink especially the different types of milk available from cows, buffalos, goats and camels. Milk builds strength and power and provides exceptional vitality and endurance. We have rivers of milk in this world via the cows and an incredible source of beneficial health for all those that consume it. Milk with honey is an excellent combination and hot milk has many healing properties. Cold milk is refreshing and milk provides life to the body.
Honey is a superfood, it has many beneficial healing properties and has been used for many a millennia as a means to good health. The bee produces honey and we have rivers of honey in this world due to them. The best aspect about honey is not only the taste but the thick texture of the food and is like a most delightful drink.
Wheat is a source of satisfaction, sometimes the belly just does not feel satiated until it has been filled with some bread. It is preferable to break bread in the company of people and should be shared amongst the people in groups. A meal is enough for two people and two meals is enough for three people and so on so forth. Hot bread like chapatti is normally localized to a region as the majority of people consume cold bread. The bread should be warm and is an excellent complementary food to other dishes. Bread and eggs is an all-time favourite combination of food.
Water is a superior drink and life cannot exist without water. It is refreshing and cool to drink and hydrates the body and refreshes the mind. The water we drink is the same water the first humans drank due to the cyclical nature of water. Water is never impure but can be contaminated as a person can still extract pure drinking water from contaminated water. Water is a delight to the touch and when one bathes in water they feel invigorated and good and lively. Water is the best cleanser and provides the means for life to exist. Drink the natural spring water of the land you live in, for this will adapt your gut to the regions food. Water is a precious resource so do not waste water even if a river runs by your dwelling.
Oats are a power food, give a horse a handful of oats and you can see how much power it attains when it gallops ahead. Oats are good to eat in the mornings for breakfast and oat biscuits like hobknobs are a delicious treat.
Coffee is a bitter but distinctive drink to be had, it makes a person alert and allows him to continue working through the night, very useful for engaging in long bouts of worship. Tea is another beneficial drink as it contains many antioxidants and is a more moderate mild stimulant than coffee. It is better to use coffee sparingly and tea can be consumed three to four times a day, any more and it can have adverse effects.
Food is a blessing from the Almighty Allah, the love for food is a great love that almost everyone enjoys at some point in their lives. Food should be respected treated well and this provision will look after you by giving you strength, power and well-being.
Food is a wonderful pleasure that should be enjoyed in moderation. For this provision is best used when gaps of 7 to 12 hours are placed between meals. This will ensure good health and stability for the worst vessel to be filled is the stomach. Portions of food highly nutritious and drink which is cooling and calming from that which is halal is the best provision.
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