676–732 ) about the Words of Allah: And your Lord Revealed unto the bee [16:68] .

676–732 ) about the Words of Allah: And your Lord Revealed unto the bee [16:68] . He said: ‘Inspiration’’. [88] The sixth successor of Prophet (c. 702–765 CE) [89] said: ‘Lick the honey, for there is a healing therein’. He Said: There comes out from their bellies a drink of different colours wherein is healing for the people [16:69] ’. [90] Also, the first successor of the Prophet (c. 600–661) said: ‘Licking the honey is a healing from every illness.

Allah Mighty and Majestic Says: There comes out from their bellies a drink of different colours wherein is healing for the people [16:69] , and it is with the recitation of the Quran and chewing frankincense melting the phlegm’.

[91] Many health and disease control benefit of honey are well established, as per several studies, i.e., there are several evidences suggest the use of honey in the control and treatment of wounds, diabetes mellitus, cancer, asthma, and also cardiovascular, neurological, and gastrointestinal diseases. [92] Drinking rain water, honey, or milk (It has been narrated) from Abu Abdullah (6 th successor of Prophet, c.

702–765 CE), said, ‘I was in his presence, so an old man asked him, ‘I have pain, and I drink intoxicant (النبيذ) for it, and it has been prescribed for me by the Sheykh (as medicine)?’ So he said to him: ‘What prevents you from (drinking) the (rain) water which Allah has Made every living thing ?’ He said, ‘It does not agree with me’. Abu Abdullah said to him: ‘ So what prevents you from the honey ? Allah Says wherein is healing for the people [16:69] ?’ He said, ‘I cannot find it’.

He said: ‘So what is preventing you from the milk by which your flesh grows, and your bones get stronger?’ He said, ‘It does not agree with me’. Thereafter, Abu Abdullah said: ‘Do you want me that I should order you to drink the intoxicant? No, by Allah, I will not order it’.

[93] Science: Here it is unclear whether milk helps to strengthen the bones, but health care professionals say milk is a good source of calcium, which is good for healthy bones [94] , However, science agrees with the benefits of licking honey, e.g., Honey has been linked to health benefits like improved heart health, wound healing, and blood antioxidant status. However, consuming too much may cause adverse effects due to its high sugar and calorie content.

Thus, it’s best to use honey to replace other forms of sugar and enjoy it in moderation.