Barley
What is the arabic word for barley?
الشعير - Shaeer
This cool green vegetable is called خيار in Arabic. What is the English name for it?
Cucumber
Is ginger a root, fruit, or leaf?
Root
What is the Arabic word for pomegranate?
رمان
Pumpkin is a type of what?
A. squash
B. melon
C. grain
D. nut
A. Squash
Name at least two foods made from barley
Ex: Soup, Porridges, Bread, Flour
True or False: Cucumbers are about 95% water
True
Ginger has a warm, spicy taste that can help support processes in one of our body systems. Which body system is this?
Our digestive system
What are pomegranate seeds called?
Arils
What are some popular ways to cook pumpkins?
Pumpkin soup, bread, pie, cookies, syrup, curry, etc.
Eating healthy grains like barley helps us take care of this gift Allah (SWT) entrusted us with. What is this gift?
Our bodies
What two vitamins are cucumbers especially known for?
Vitamin C and Vitamin K
Which surah in the Quran mentions a drink flavored with ginger?
Surah Al-Insan
What climates are the most ideal for pomegranate trees?
Areas with hot and dry summers
How do pumpkins grow?
They grow on vines with good amount of sunlight and water
Name two health benefits of barley
It is high in fiber, helps digestion, and controls blood sugar
What are some ways cucumbers can befit our skin?
They can hydrate and soothe inflammation or any redness on skin.
What are the medicinal qualities in a ginger?
Ginger contains gingerol, which is a powerful anti-inflammatory. It can help with digestion, weight loss, lower blood sugar, and reduce joint pain.
Where are some countries where pomegranate trees grow? (Give at least 3)
Iran, Afghanistan, Europe, Pakistan, Japan, India, and U.S
What are the 3 minerals in pumpkins?
Copper, Iron, and Magnesium
Which companion of the Prophet (SAW) was known to prepare talbinah for people who were grieving, experiencing sickness, or sadness?
Aisha (رضي الله عنها)
Why are cucumbers successfully grown in every continent?
Because they thrive anywhere that there is warm weather, sunlight, and fertile soil
In Surah Al-Insan, ginger is mentioned as the flavoring of a drink served in Paradise. What is the name of the spring from which that drink comes from?
Salsabil
Besides being delicious, what are two things pomegranates are rich in?
Antioxidants and Vitamin C
In which surah does Allah (SWT) mention causing a gourd (pumpkin) plant to grow over Prophet Yunus (Alayhi Asalam)
Surah As-Saffat