It
is an alkalizing tonic, having the tendency to remove acidity from the stomach
and digestive system and it also helps to remove other metabolic wastes from the
body. It improves digestion as it's high in soluble fibre and it strengthens the
memory. It assists the spleen function, liver, throat, chest and prostate, and
so is particularly good for men. Nabeez will also benefit patients of Arthritis
and elevated levels of Uric Acid (gout).
Apparently, it is nothing but
soaking the dates (or raisins/sultanas) overnight and drinking the water in
which they were soaked in the morning insha'Allah, but when it is embraced and
honoured as one of the great Sunnah's of Nabi (pbuh), it pulls down Shifa,
blessings and mercy from the treasures of Allah Tala.
'Ajwa' are the best variety to use
if making Nabeez with stoneless dates and 'Manaqqa' is the best variety of
raisins for making it with raisins, but black raisins can also be used, those
colours were not Created without reason, so it is always preferable to keep
changing our diets with new colours and and trying new
varieties.
After Isha prayer, soak around 100
grams of dates or raisins in 1 litre of drinkable / healthy water and keep the
utensil covered with a plate. Ensure the water is kept
cool.
Next
morning after Fajr, you can drink the water and eat the soaked fruit as was the
traditional method, or just use your blender (water + soaked fruit) to obtain a
beautiful cloudy Nabeez. This is the method I have used for the smoothie recipe
below.
And
if you soak the fruit in morning, drink it in the evening. Nabeez should be
consumed within 12 hours of soaking time, but if it is kept air tight inside the
refrigerator, it will not spoil for 2-3 days insha'Allah. Serve cold Nabeez to
your guests instead of tea, coffee, juices and sodas, and explain to them the
beauty of the Sunnah of our beloved Mesenger (pbuh) and the superb health
benefits.
Never mix raisins and dates
together; their Nabeez should be made separately.
Nabeez and
Pomegranate smoothie.
Ingredients (serves
2)
50g
dates, or raisins, soaked in 100ml fresh clean water. This time I used
sultanas
250ml pomegranate
juice.
50g
frozen blueberries.
50g
frozen strawberries.
50g
frozen pomegranate kernels.
Blend all ingredients in a blender
until the mixture becomes smooth and enjoy in the morning for breakfast or serve
to your family and friends in hot weather.
