The Sidr tree (Lote Tree) is one of the most honored and spiritually significant plants in Islam.
It is mentioned in the Qur’an, used by the Prophet ﷺ, valued in Prophetic medicine, and praised for its healing, cleansing, protective, and medicinal power.

Sidr is not only a physical remedy — it is a spiritual purifier, used historically for ruqyah, illness, wounds, hair, skin, and emotional relief.

📜 Sidr in Qur’an and Sunnah

⭐ 1. Mentioned in Jannah

Allah mentions Sidr in Paradise:

“In Paradise, they will have lote trees with no thorns.”
— Surah Al-Waqi’ah 56:28

This shows its high status — a tree so honorable it appears in descriptions of Jannah.

⭐ 2. The Sidratul-Muntaha

During the Night Journey (Isra’ wal-Mi’raj), the Prophet ﷺ saw Sidratul-Muntaha, a majestic lote tree marking the highest boundary of creation.

This makes the Sidr tree spiritually symbolic of closeness to Allah.

⭐ 3. Hadith on Washing With Sidr

Sidr leaves were used in purification rituals.

When the Prophet ﷺ instructed the women to wash the body of his daughter, he said:

“Wash her three times or five times… with water and Sidr.”
— Sahih al-Bukhari (1253)

This shows:

• Sidr cleans deeply

• It purifies spiritually and physically

• It was the chosen cleanser for the deceased

No other plant has this honor.

🌿 What Is Sidr?

Sidr refers to:

• The leaves (used for cleansing, ruqyah, hair)

• The fruit (nutritious, used in traditional medicine)

• Sidr honey (one of the most healing honeys in the world)

• The wood (strong, aromatic)

Sidr leaves are the most commonly used form in Tibb-e-Nabawi.

🌱 Benefits of Sidr Leaves in Tibb-e-Nabawi

✔ 1. Powerful Natural Cleanser (Sunnah-Approved)

Sidr leaves have:

• antibacterial properties

• antifungal effects

• detoxifying compounds

• deep-cleansing ability

Used historically as:

• a natural shampoo

• a purifier for skin

• a wash for the deceased

• a ruqyah cleanser

✔ 2. Used in Ruqyah and Protection Against Magic/Evil Eye

Classical scholars, including Ibn Al-Qayyim, recommend Sidr for:

• sihr (black magic)

• ayn (evil eye)

• jinn afflictions

How it’s used:

• Sidr leaves are crushed

• Mixed with water

• Qur’an recited over it

• Then drunk or bathed with

This is a well-known method in Islamic healing.

✔ 3. Strengthens Hair and Scalp

Sidr is one of the best natural shampoos in Islamic tradition.

It:

• strengthens hair roots

• reduces hair fall

• gives shine

• treats dandruff

• cools the scalp

For centuries, Muslim women used Sidr powder as their main hair cleanser.

✔ 4. Heals Skin Irritations

Sidr is used to treat:

• acne

• eczema

• rashes

• inflammation

• wounds

Its gentle cleansing and antibacterial qualities make it perfect for sensitive skin.

✔ 5. Supports Digestion When Taken Orally

Sidr fruit and powdered leaves:

• strengthen the stomach

• improve digestion

• help with ulcers

• remove toxins

Traditional Yemeni and Hijazi medicine use Sidr extensively for gut health.

💛 Spiritual Reminder

Sidr is not merely a plant —
it is a symbol of purity, healing, and closeness to Allah.

It purifies the body, protects the soul, strengthens the heart, and brings peace to the home.
Using Sidr connects you to the Sunnah and the tradition of healing that spans back to the Prophets.