Honey was treated like a medicine in the times of Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him, the holy prophet told us more than 1,400 years ago that honey is beneficial for a variety of physical and medical problems.

Allah says in the Quran, “And the lord inspired the bee, saying: Take your habitations in the mountains and in the trees and in what they erect. Then, eat of all fruits and follow the ways of your Lord made easy (for you)’. There comes forth from their bellies a drink of varying colour wherein is healing for men. Verily in this is indeed a sign for people who think.” [Qur’an 16:68-69]

Prophet’s Recommendation About Honey

Honey was a good alternative medicine for the cure of many diseases and health problems in the time of holy prophet. These problems include stomach ailments. One hadeeth, reported by Bukhari, states that a man came to the Prophet , sallallahu aleyhe wa sallam (peace be upon him), because his brother had a stomach disorder. The Prophet said “Let him drink honey.” The man returned a second time and again the Prophet , sallallahu aleyhe wa sallam (peace be upon him), responded again, “Let him drink honey.” The man returned again, and said “I have done that.” The Prophet then responded, “Allah has said the truth, but your brother’s stomach has told a lie. Let him drink honey.” He drank it and was cured.

Tirmithi, Ibn Majah and Baihaqi also reported that the Prophet, sallallahu aleyhe wa sallam (peace be upon him), said, “Make use of the two remedies: honey and the Quran.”

Modern Science Proves Benefits of Honey

The modern medical science is exploring the healing power and health benefits of honey in the 21^st century, it is proven that sore throat can be cured with honey and a mixing of lemon. It reduces the irritation in throat as well and blocks the growth of oral bacteria. The honey is also beneficial to reduce the stomach pains and  the gastric or peptic stomach ulcers can be treated well with honey. Honey can also be beneficial for healing of many wounds  and fighting infections. It is a perfect antimicrobial (antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal) properties.

Honey has a lot of minerals and sugars.  It is a perfect anti-oxidant which allows the blood circulation better in the body. It helps to provide more oxygen to various parts of body like brain and lungs. It can be directly applied to wounds for healing,  It is helpful against tear burns and  and acts as a sweetner for the patients of diabetes. Overweight people or heart patients can also use honey without any problem for health benefits.

There is Healing in Honey

A variety of medical disorders can be healed with honey.  However children under the age of one year never be given honey due to the possibility of infant botulism. This can cause food poisoning into them which can be deadly, however, the adolescents can take it if they are above one year of age. Honey should be pure and no mixing of plants should be done in it.

The prophet Muhammad peace be upon him had divine blessings, and he revealed the truth about honey that is proved by the medical science. The new ways are also being discovered to make use of honey that Allah and his prophet recommended for recovery.

Source: missionislam.com/health/miraclehoney.htm