By Jamiatul Ulama Gauteng

Melon is one of the best recommendations for health Nabi صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَم has given us. Melon is one of the few fruits and vegetables rich in BOTH vitamin C AND Beta-Carotene. In addition, half a melon contains 825 milligrams of potassium. The body uses potassium to help eliminate excess sodium, which in large amounts can cause blood pressure to rise. .

Melons also provide a very rare nutrient called folate, a B vitamin, which is essential in combating birth defects and heart disease. Prevention’s New Foods for Healing Guide mentions a study of almost 4,000 mothers that revealed that those who got enough folate were 60% less likely to have children with brain and spinal cord defects.

Melon contains 1000 blessings & 1000 mercies, Nabi صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَم said “None of your women who are pregnant & eat of water melon will fail…