وَالتِّينِ وَالزَّيْتُونِ
By the fig and the olive.
Surah at-Tîn (The Fig), 95:1
Translation to be validatedAllah opens Surah at-Tîn with an oath by the fig and the olive. Figs can be enjoyed fresh or dried, on their own, as jam or with savoury dishes.
In the tradition
- A fruit eaten for its digestive benefits in many traditions.
- Traditional use against constipation, especially as soaked dried figs.
What research says
- Figs are rich in fibre, which helps intestinal transit.
- They provide minerals (potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron) and vitamins.
- They contain an enzyme, ficin, which helps to digest proteins.
Precautions
- The latex in fig tree leaves and stems contains psoralens: it can cause skin irritation or burns in sunlight.
- Dried figs are very sweet: be careful if you have diabetes.
This information is general. It is not medical advice. Ask your doctor or pharmacist, especially if you are taking a treatment, are pregnant or breastfeeding.