رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَتُبْ عَليَّ إنَّكَ أنتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ. اللَّهُمَّ إنِّي أعُوذُ بِكَ منَ الكَسَلِ والهَرَمِ والمَغْرَمِ والمَأْثَمِ

Bitteekh (Watermelon)

    :بِطِّيخٌ

 روى أبو داود والترمذىُّ، عن النبىِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم، أنه كان يأكل البِطيخَ بالرُّطَبِ، يقول: "نَكْسِرُ حَرَّ هَذَا ببَرْدِ هذا، وبَرْدَ هَذا بِحَرِّ هذا" وفى البِطِّيخ عدةُ أحاديث لا يَصِحُّ منها شىء غيرُ هذا الحديث الواحد، والمرادُ به الأخضر، وهو باردٌ رطب، وفيه جِلاءٌ، وهو أسرعُ انحداراً عن المَعِدَة من القِثَّاء والخيار، وهو سريعُ الاستحالة إلى أى خلط كان صادفه فى المَعِدَة، وإذا كان آكَلُهُ مَحْرُوراً انتفع به جداً، وإن كان مَبْروداً دفع ضررُه بيسير من الزَّنْجَبيل ونحوه،وينبغى أكلُه قبل الطعام، ويُتْبَعُ به، وإلاّ غَثَّى وقيَّأَ. وقال بعض الأطباء: إنه قبل الطعام يَغسلُ البطن غسلاً، ويُذهب بالداء أصلا

Ibn Al Qayyim wrote for Water melon: It is narrated in Sunan Abu Dawood and Tirmidhi that Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم used to eat water melon with fresh dates, saying: "We break the heat of this (dates) with the coolness of that (melon), and the coolness of this (melon) with the heat of that (dates)." There are several Ahadith regarding melon, but none of them are authentic except this one. The melon referred to here is the green variety (watermelon), which is cold and moist. It is cleansing and passes through the stomach faster than cucumbers and other melons. It quickly transforms into any humor that it encounters in the stomach. If the eater is experiencing heat, it benefits him greatly. However, if a person is cold-natured, the harm of water-melon can be mitigated by consuming a little ginger or something similar. It is recommended to eat melon before a meal, as it cleanses the stomach, but eating it after a meal can cause nausea and vomiting. Some physicians say that when eaten before food, it washes the stomach thoroughly and eliminates disease.

Ibn al-Baytaar wrote: Ripe watermelon has a light essence, while unripe watermelon is heavy in nature. Both types possess properties that cleanse and purify, which is why they increase urination and cleanse the body's exterior. This is particularly effective when the seeds are dried, crushed, sifted, and used as a body wash. Watermelon's predominant temperament is moist, but not excessively so, placing it in the second degree of moistness and coolness. If the seeds and rind are dried, their nature becomes dry, somewhere between the first and second degrees of dryness. The seeds and rind have more cleansing power than the flesh of cucumbers or watermelons that are consumed.

Ripe watermelon flesh increases urination when eaten, and when used as a poultice, it relieves eye inflammation. The rind, when placed on the heads of infants, helps reduce brain swelling. It can also be applied to the forehead to address fluid accumulation in the eyes. Watermelon pulp mixed with wheat flour and dried in the sun can cleanse and polish the skin. It can also be mixed with honey to heal skin disorders.

Al-Razi: Watermelon is prone to turning bitter, especially the sweet and very ripe types. If only the innermost part is consumed without getting close to the rind, it can quickly turn bitter in the stomach. Additionally, watermelon rapidly enters the bloodstream, which can lead to intermittent and burning fevers. Watermelon is prone to entering the veins quickly, causing urination and possibly breaking up kidney stones. Watermelon is so cleansing on its own that it doesn't need to be combined with anything that increases its heat or hastens its effect. Therefore, anyone eating watermelon should focus on ensuring it quickly digests before it enters the veins. To aid this, one should drink sour Sakanjabeen (a vinegar-based drink) and take a long, light walk, avoiding sleep on the right side until digestion occurs. If digestion is slow, consume sour pomegranate juice to prevent bitterness from forming.

When watermelon rind is dried, crushed, and added to a cooking pot with tough, dense meat, it speeds up cooking and tenderizes the meat.

Ibn-e-Sina wrote : Watermelon is cold in the second degree and moist toward the end of the second degree. However, when its seeds are dried, they lose their moisture and exhibit a drying effect in the first degree. Its core is inherently drying. Ripe watermelon is light and gentle on the body, while unripe watermelon is dense and heavy. Unripe watermelon resembles cucumber in nature and has a similar ability to open blockages. Asparagus is considered the best companion for watermelon. Its flesh, especially the seeds, is cleansing and ripens humors. Both ripe and unripe watermelons cleanse impurities, though the seeds are more potent in this regard. Watermelon adapts to any humoral mix in the stomach, leaning more toward producing phlegm rather than bile or black bile.

Skin care: Its seeds, especially when ground, cleanse the skin, and its pulp mixed with wheat flour and dried in the sun is effective for treating blemishes, vitiligo, and heat-related skin issues.

Eye Health: The peel, when applied to the forehead, prevents discharges toward the eyes and is highly effective.

Digestive System Benefits: It induces vomiting, especially the root, as two dirhams of its extract in a drink gently stimulate vomiting. If not digested properly, watermelon may cause diarrhea. Asparagus slows digestion unless eaten with the core of the watermelon, which balances its effects. To avoid nausea or vomiting, watermelon should be followed by other foods. For those with a hot temperament, it is best consumed with vinegar and sugar, while those with a moist temperament should combine it with ginger preserve.

Urinary System Benefits: Ripe and unripe watermelons are diuretic and beneficial for small kidney or bladder stones, especially kidney stones. Asparagus is more effective in promoting urination, softer, and descends more quickly.

Toxicity: If watermelon ferments in the stomach, it transforms into a toxic substance. It is crucial to expel it quickly, ideally through induced vomiting when symptoms arise.

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