Quince (Bahi, Safarjal)

Names: –

1. In Hadees it is called as Safarjal.
2. In Urdu & Hindi it is called as Bahi, Bihi.
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.

Benefits of Safarjal (Quince) on Qalb, Breath, Chest & Heart: –

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

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

2. Hazrat Jabir Bin Abdullah says that Nabi  said: “Eat Quince (Safarjal)    because  it  heals  cardiac  problems  &  removes Heaviness  from chest.               [Kanz al-Ummal: 28258]
3. Hazrat Anas Bin Malik says that Nabi  said: “By eating Quince (Safarjal), heaviness in Qalb (heart) reduces. [Kanz al-Ummal: 28261]
4. Hazrat Auif Bin Malik says that Nabi  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  said to eat Quince (Safarjal) early morning on empty stomach. [Kanz al-Ummal: 28259]

Eat Safarjal (Quince) in Pregnancy: –

6. Hazrat Abdullah Ibn Masood says Nabi  said “Give your pregnant to eat Quince (Safarjal) & 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): –

Science & Hadees regarding Quince: –

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

means that Quince pleases / strengthens the heart, & opens the coagulation (if clots are there) 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  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: –

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