Olives (Zaytun) have numerous health benefits, including being rich in Vitamins (in particular Vitamin E), minerals, monounsaturated fats, and anti-oxidants.
They are full of nutritional value, helping to fight against a number of critical diseases; including cancer, arthritis, osteoprosis, constipation, inflammation and asthma.
It isn’t any wonder that Allah (Ta’ala) has sworn by the Olive in the Qur’an;
"By the Fig and the Olive, and the Mount of Sinai..."
[surah at-Teen; 95: 1-2]
The mufassireen (commentators of the Qur'an) have suggested numerous explainations for this ayah. It has been said that the most likely explanation of the mentioning of the (fig and) olive, is that they both represent deen (religion) and faith or to man as the creature fairest and goodness in shape and form. The special mentioning of this fruit, and the inferences made from it indicate the unique essence and value of the Olive.
The Qur'an makes manetion of Olives in several places; namely, surah al-An'am; 6: 99, 141, surah an-Nahl; 16: 11, surah an-Nur; 24:35, surah al-Mu'minun, surah at-Tin; 95: 1, and surah Abasa; 80: 29.
The Benefits
The Vitamin E contained in Olives is the body's primary fat-soluble antioxidant.
Anti-oxidants help to strengthen the body's immune system; reducing the severity of asthma, cancer, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis, premature ageing, as well as delaying the effects of ageing.
Olives contain compounds called polyphenols that appear to have significant anti-inflammatory properties. Imam as-Suyuti comments that in using olive oil as a balm, you fortify your limbs and as a result reduce inflammation.
Ibn Umar recorded the well-known hadith: “use olive oil and anoint yourself with it, because it is ‘from a blessed tree’”(24:35)
[al-Bayhaqi]
The juice of the olive, otherwise known as olive oil (Zayt), is a delicious source of antioxidants. This oil is monounsaturated, and it has a positive effect on the cholesterol level in our blood streams, by helping to reduce it. Monounsaturated fats are an important part of our diets.
These oils act to keep cholesterol from sticking to our artery walls, and thus combating against diseases such as heart disease and strokes. Not only that, but they help to control blood sugar, a big plus in offering protection against Diabetes.
As regards to the Zaytun tree, Allah (Ta’ala) says:
”And a tree that grows on mount Saini which provides oil – and enjoyment for those who eat it”
[23:20]
The roots of the Zaytun tree are so extensive and strong that in times of drought, when other trees die, the zaytuna tree is still standing because it draws from deep within the earth when the heavens withhold their life-giving water.
The human body easily absorbs olives. This aids digestion, and so your body can handle food with ease.
Imam Jalaluddin as-Suyuti in his book, “Medicine of the Prophet” suggests drinking Olive oil so as to keep the bowels moving, soothing pains and combating constipation.
Indeed, Allah Ta'ala has mentioned the Olive tree as being blessed as well;
"a blessed Tree, an Olive, neither of the east nor of the west, whose oil is well-nigh luminous.."
[surah 24: 35]
Key benefits of olives
The Zaytun oil can also be used on hands, hair and as a base for massage oil.
Used as a balm, it fortifies the hair
It keeps the hair shiny and prevents dandruff
Used as a balm, it fortifies and moisturises the skin, combating dry skin and softening it. It also combats against acne.
Massaged onto the body, Olives fortify the limbs, combat against inflammation, and sooth away aches and pains from tired muscles and so on.
Help against wrinkles and delaying the effects of old age.
Help combat against strokes, heart-disease, High blood pressure, diabetes.
It aids digestion and strengthens the bowels, as well as the stomach.
Soothes pain
Strenthens the body's immune system
Drunk, the tea from Olive leaves help against High blood pressure.
General consumption of Olives, due to their high anti-Oxidant properties, help to combat against diseases such as cancer (studies in particular show Breast cancer), asthma, arthritis, osteoprosis, and others.
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