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Lawful to you is the game of the sea and its food, a provision for you and for the travelers, and the
game of the land is forbidden to you so long as you are on pilgrimage, and be careful of (your duty to)
Allah, to Whom you shall be gathered
The reason why fish is such an important source of nutrition is that it both provides substances necessary for the
human body and also reduces the risk of various diseases. For example, it has been revealed that when fish-which
acts as a shield in terms of health with the omega- 3 acid it contains-is consumed on a regular basis, it reduces the
risk of heart disease and strengthens the immune system.
The fact that fish, the health benefits of which have only newly been scientifically registered, is an important
nutritional source is revealed in the Qur'an. Almighty Allah makes the following references to seafood in the Qur'an :
And He it is Who has made the sea subservient that you may eat fresh flesh from it and bring forth from it
ornaments which you wear, and you see the ships cleaving through it, and that you might seek of His bounty and
that you may give thanks (SURAH NAHL 16:14)
Furthermore, particular attention is drawn to fish in Surah Kahf (18:60-63) in which it is revealed that the Prophet
Musa (as) set out on a long journey with his servant and that they took fish along with them to eat:
“But when they reached their meeting-place, they forgot their fish which quickly burrowed its way into the sea.
When they had gone a distance further on, he said to his servant, "Bring us our morning meal. Truly this journey of
ours has made us tired." He said, "Do you see what has happened? When we went to find shelter at the rock, I
forgot the fish…" (SURAH KAHF 18:61-63)
Another point worth noting is that in Islam dead meat is ‘prohibited’ with the exception of sea food. This also tells us
about the importance of sea food in Islam.
Yahya related to me from Malik from Zayd ibn Aslam that Sad al-Jari, the mawla of Umar ibn al-Khattab asked
Abdullah ibn Umar about fish which had killed each other or which had died from severe cold . He said, "There is
no harm in eating them.'' Sad said,' 'I then asked Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al As and he said the same."
Also it should be noted that first food given to those who enter Paradise would be fish.
Allah's Apostle said, "The first portent of the Hour will be a fire that will bring together the people from the east to
the west; the first meal of the people of Paradise will be Extra-lobe (caudate lobe) of fish-liver.”
(SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 55 :: VOLUME 4 :: HADITH 546)
When we examine the nutritional properties of fish, we encounter some very striking facts. Fish, given to us as a
blessing by our Lord, are a perfect food, particularly in terms of protein, vitamin D and trace elements (certain
elements found in minimal quantities in the body but which are still of great importance to it). Due to the minerals
they contain-such as phosphorus, sulphur and vanadium-fish encourages growth and enables tissues to recover. Fish
meat also assists in the formation of healthy teeth and gums, benefits the complexion, makes the hair healthier and
contributes to the fight against bacterial infection. It also plays an important role in the prevention of heart attacks
as it beautifully regulates the level of cholesterol in the blood. It helps the body to break down and use starch and
fats, making it stronger and more energetic. On the other hand, it also influences the functioning of mental activities.
In the event that the vitamin D and other minerals contained in fish are not consumed in sufficient quantities,
disorders such as rickets (bone weakness), gum disease, goiter and hyperthyroid may all arise.
This document is based on my under process book. I plan to collect all the Ayaats of the Holy Quran with deal with
scientific, historical and archaeological subjects. I am trying to provide explanation to those Ayaats in light of
Previous commentaries (Tafaseer), established science, archaeological discoveries and Arabic lexicons. Send in
your comments, queries and suggestion at Muhammad.Awais.Tahir@gmail.com
Please do not copy paste without permission, until my book is published, Insha’Allah.
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