زيت الزيتون

Olive Oil

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Oil from the olive, described as coming from a 'blessed tree,' recommended both as food and rubbed onto the skin.

sahih graded

كُلُوا الزَّيْتَ وَادَّهِنُوا بِهِ، فَإِنَّهُ مِنْ شَجَرَةٍ مُبَارَكَةٍ

“Eat olive oil and rub it on your skin, for it comes from a blessed tree.” (meaning, not a literal translation)

Sunan al-Tirmidhi 1851; Sunan Ibn Majah 3319 Sahih (graded authentic by al-Albani)

Ibn al-Qayyim's Commentary

Ibn al-Qayyim notes olive oil as warming and softening, beneficial for joints and skin when massaged in, and slow to spoil compared to other oils of the era.

Caution

Topical use can trigger reactions in those with a nut/plant-oil allergy — patch test first.