اللَّهُمَّ إنِّي أَسْأَلْكَ مِن كُلِّ خَيْرٍ خَزَائِنُهُ بيَدِكَ، وأعُوذُ بِكَ مِن كُلِّ شَرٍّ خَزَآئنه بِيَدِك ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِن شَرِّ مَا أنتَ آخِذٌ بِنَاصِيَتِهِ

Tal'h (Banana)

طَلْحٌ: قال تعالى: وَطَلْحٍ مَّنضْوُدٍ (الواقعة: 29) قال أكثر المفسِّرين: هو المَوْز. و"المنضودُ": هو الذى قد نُضِّدَ بعضُه على بعض، كالمُشْط. وقيل: "الطلحُ": الشجرُ ذو الشَّوْك، نُضِّدَ مكانَ كل شَوْكة ثمرة، فثمرُه قد نُضِّدَ بعضُه إلى بعض، فهو مثل الموز، وهذا القولُ أصح، ويكون مَن ذكر الموزَ من السَّلَف أراد التمثيل لا التخصيصَ.. والله أعلم. وهو حارٌ رطب، أجودُه النضيج الحلو، ينفع مِن خشونة الصدر والرئة والسُّعال، وقروح الكُلْيتَيْن، والمثانة، ويُدِرُّ البَوْل، ويزيد فى المَنِىِّ، ويُحَرِّكُ الشهوة للجِماع، ويُليِّن البطن، ويُؤكل قبل الطعام، ويَضر المَعِدَة، ويزيد فى الصفراء والبلغم، ودفعُ ضرره بالسكر أو العسل

Ibn al-Qayyim wrote : Allah, the Exalted, states: "And Talh, layered" (Al-Waqi'a: 29). Most commentators interpret "Talh" as referring to the banana. "Layered" means that it is arranged in stacks, similar to a comb. Another interpretation is that "Talh" refers to a thorny tree, where each thorn bears fruit, resembling the stacking of bananas. This latter interpretation is considered more accurate, suggesting that those who mentioned bananas among early scholars intended it as an analogy rather than a specification.

Talh is classified as hot and moist, with the best quality being ripe and sweet. It is beneficial for alleviating roughness in the chest and lungs, relieving cough, treating kidney and bladder ulcers, and increasing urine flow. Additionally, it enhances libido, softens the abdomen, and is advised to be consumed before meals. However, it may be harmful to the stomach and can increase bile and phlegm. Its adverse effects can be mitigated by consuming it with some Honey.

Ibn al-Baytaar wrote :

Al-Khalil ibn Ahmad: In the Qur'an, Talh refers to the banana.

Abu Hanifah: The banana plant grows similar to the papyrus plant, with a thick stalk. Its leaves are long and wide, measuring about three by two arms' lengths. The leaves are not round like palm fronds but more rectangular. The banana plant can grow as tall as a standing man, and its offshoots continue to grow around it, each smaller than the previous one, sometimes up to twenty offshoots. When the main plant bears bananas, the smaller shoots grow taller, and once the bananas are ripe, the main plant is cut from the base, allowing the offshoots to grow into the next main plant. This cycle continues perpetually. A banana bunch can contain between thirty and fifty bananas, and once the stem is ready, it hardens.

Suleiman ibn Hassan: The banana tree resembles a palm tree in shape, with a smooth and wide trunk. It has large, beautiful leaves with striped patterns, and a cluster of bananas grows from it, resembling cucumbers. At first, the bananas are green, then turn yellow, and finally black when fully ripened. Inside, the banana is soft and sweet, with a taste similar to butter. It can be eaten with sugar and has a moisturizing effect on the stomach, providing gentle cooling and softening the chest. It is beneficial for treating dry coughs.

Ibn Masawayh: Bananas are warm in the middle of the first degree and moist at the end. They provide light nourishment, but overeating them can cause heaviness. Bananas are especially useful for treating ulcers in the throat, chest, lungs, and bladder. However, excessive consumption can be heavy on the stomach, so those with cold temperaments should drink honey water or sweetened vinegar (Sakanjabeen) after eating bananas. It is also recommended to take preserved ginger after drinking Sakanjabeen, as bananas are a natural laxative.

Shindhashar: Bananas increase sperm and phlegm.

Ibn Masawayh: Overconsumption of bananas can cause blockages.

Ancient Medicine: Bananas stimulate sexual desire, increase bile production, and are heavy on the stomach.

Al-Alhaman: Bananas are good for treating chest and kidney ailments and increase urine production.