رَبِّ أعِنِّي ولا تُعِنْ عَليَّ، وانصُرْنِي ولا تَنصُرْ عَليَّ، وامْكُرْ لِي ولا تَمْكُرْ عَلَيَّ واهْدِنِي ويَسِّر الهُدَى لِي وانصُرْنِي عَلَى مَن بَغى عَلَّ، ربِّ اجْعَلْنِي لَكَ ذَكَّاراً.  لَكَ شَكَّاراً لَكَ رَهَّاباً، لَكَ مِطْوَاعاً، لَكَ مُخْبِتاً، إلْكَ أوَّاهاً مُنِيباً، ربِّ تَقَبَّلْ تَوْبَتي واغْسِلْ حَوْبَتي، وأَجِبْ دَعْوَتي وَثَبِّتْ حُجَّتِي وسَدِّدْ لِسَاني، واهْدِ قَلْبِي، واسْلُلْ سَخيمةَ صَدْرِي

 Rayhan / Basil / Myrtle

ريـحان: قال تعالى‏:‏ ‏{‏فأما إن كان من المقربين فروح وريحان وجنة نعيم‏}‏ ‏[‏الواقعة‏:‏ 88‏]‏‏.‏وقال تعالى‏:‏ ‏{‏والحب ذو العصف والريحان‏}‏ ‏[‏الرحمن‏:‏ 12‏]‏‏.‏ وفي صحيح مسلم عن النبي ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ‏:‏ ‏(‏من عرض عليه ريحان، فلا يرده، فإنه خفيف المحمل طيب الرائحة‏)‏‏.‏ وفي سنن ابن ماجه‏:‏ من حديث أسامة رضي الله عنه، عن النبي ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ أنه قال‏:‏ ‏(‏ألا مشمر للجنة، فإن الجنة لا خطر لها، هي ورب الكعبة، نور يتلألأ، وريحانة تهتز، وقصر مشيد، ونهر مطرد وثمرة نضيجة، وزوجة حسناء جميلة، وحلل كثيرة في مقام أبدًا، في حبرة ونضرة، في دور عالية سليمة بهتة، قالوا‏:‏ نعم يا رسول الله، نحن المشمرون لها قال‏:‏ قولوا‏:‏ إن شاء الله تعالى، فقال القوم‏:‏ إن شاء الله‏)‏‏.‏

Ibn al-Qayyim wrote : Allah mentions basil in the Quran, saying: "But if he is among those brought near [to Allah], then [for him is] rest and basil and a garden of pleasure." (Quran 56:88-89) And: "And grain having husks and basil." (Quran 55:12).

In Sahih Muslim, it is narrated that the Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم said: "If Rehan is offered to someone, they should not refuse it, for it is light to carry and has a pleasant fragrance." In Sunan Ibn Majah, it is narrated from Usama Radi Allaho Anh that the Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم said: "Who will strive for Paradise? Verily, Paradise has no equal. By the Lord of the Kaaba, it is a shining light, a fragrant basil swaying gently, a lofty palace, a flowing river, ripe fruits, a beautiful and fair spouse, and abundant garments in an eternal abode of delight and joy, in elevated and splendid homes." The companions said, "Yes, O Messenger of Allah, we are ready to strive for it." He replied, "Say, if Allah wills (Insha'Allah)." The companions then said, "Insha'Allah."

Rehan~Basil refers to any plant with a pleasant fragrance. Different regions associate basil with specific plants, in the West, it is associated with myrtle, which is what Arabs generally recognize as Basil. In Iraq and the Levant (Sham), it is specifically identified with sweet Basil (Habaq).

Myrtle has a temperament that is cold in the first degree and dry in the second. It is composed of opposing qualities, predominantly earthy and cold, with a subtle warm element. It has strong drying properties, and its components are similar in strength, exhibiting both astringent and constrictive effects, internally and externally. Myrtle is effective in stopping bilious diarrhea and dispels warm, moist vapors when its scent is inhaled. It brings intense joy to the heart, prevents epidemics when smelled, and provides protection if used as bedding in homes. It treats inflammations in the ureters when applied directly. Fresh myrtle leaves, crushed and mixed with vinegar, can be applied to the head to stop nosebleeds. Its dried leaves, when powdered and sprinkled on moist ulcers, aid healing. It strengthens weak organs when used as a poultice, is beneficial for treating paronychia (infections around the nails), and helps heal boils and ulcers on the hands and feet.

When myrtle is rubbed on the body, it stops excessive sweating, dries harmful moisture, and eliminates underarm odor. Sitting in its decoction is beneficial for treating abscesses in the anus and uterus, as well as for relieving joint laxity. When poured over unhealed bone fractures, it aids in recovery. Myrtle cleanses scalp scales, moist sores, and pimples, strengthens falling hair, and darkens its color. If its leaves are crushed, mixed with a small amount of water, combined with oil or rose oil, and applied as a poultice, it benefits moist sores, eczema, redness, acute inflammations, urticaria, and hemorrhoids.

Its seeds are beneficial for spitting blood caused by conditions in the chest and lungs, as they cleanse and tone the stomach without harming the chest or lungs. Myrtle seeds have a unique property of treating diarrhea accompanied by coughing, which is rare among medicines. They also promote urination, soothe bladder irritation, and counteract bites from spiders and scorpions. However, using its decoction for oral rinses can be harmful and should be avoided.

As for Persian basil (referred to as Habaq), it is said to be hot according to one view. Smelling it relieves hot headaches, especially if sprinkled with water, as it cools and hydrates the body. According to another view, it is cold, though there is debate about whether it is moist or dry ? According to differing views, Persian basil contains properties of all four temperaments (hot, cold, moist, and dry). It induces sleep, and its seeds are effective in stopping bilious diarrhea, relieving abdominal cramps, strengthening the heart, and benefiting melancholic disorders.

Ibn-e-Sina wrote for Rehan : It resembles fresh dill, while some describe its leaves as similar to mallow (Khatmi). Its small flowers curl around trees like ivy.

For the Digestive System: Helps with bloating in the stomach when applied as an ointment made from its oil. Beneficial for hemorrhoids when pounded and applied as a poultice or made into an ointment.

For Swellings: Applied with vinegar, it treats redness and phlegmatic swellings effectively. Its leaves or oil can be used as a poultice for phlegmatic swellings.

For Joint Pain: Effective for gout when applied to the affected areas, which is one of its specific properties.

For the Head: Helps with facial paralysis (Laqwah).

For Uterine Pain: Used as a suppository with rose oil for uterine pain.

For Venom: Applied externally to scorpion stings to provide relief.

REHAN by Dawood Antaaki : The term Rehan refers to various types of basil. Some are mentioned under the term Habq (sweet basil), while others are known specifically as Rihan. It is hot and dry in the second degree.

For Respiratory and Head Conditions: Inhalation of its scent clears the brain of harmful moisture and phlegmatic substances in the chest. When applied as a poultice, it relieves hot headaches and dissolves swelling.

For Digestive and Liver Conditions: Drinking its water opens blockages, alleviates jaundice, and stops bleeding wherever it occurs.

For Wounds: When powdered and sprinkled on wounds, it stops bleeding.

For Skin: Washing the body with its water in a bath improves the skin and removes dirt.

Precautions: Excessive use burns the blood. It can be mitigated by mixing with oxymel (Sakanjabeen).