How to eat raisins
Raisins can be enjoyed right from the box, or they can be thrown into a variety of dishes. From breakfasts to desserts to savory dinners, there are countless possibilities. Here are some ideas on how to incorporate more raisins in your diet:

For a healthy take on classic oatmeal raisin cookies, try this flourless version. View the recipe.

Imam as-Sajjad (a) Allah has made 5 religious duties mandatory and everything Allah makes mandatory is beautiful; Salat, zakat, hajj, fasting, and our wilayat (guardianship). People obeyed Allah in the first 4 and ignored the 5th. I swear by Allah that the first 4 are not complete without the 5th.

Antimicrobial compounds

A 2009 study noted that raisins contain phytochemicals that could promote healthy teeth and gums. Phytochemicals present in raisins, including oleanolic acid, linoleic acid, and linolenic acid, fight the bacteria in your mouth that lead to cavities.

In other words, eating raisins in place of sugary snack foods can actually keep your smile healthy.

To add to that, raisins contain a high amount of the trace element boron. Boron works with vitamin D and calcium to keep your bones and joints healthy. It also plays a role in treating osteoporosis.

Raisins are an exceptional source of naturally occurring chemicals called phytonutrients, such as phenols and polyphenols. These types of nutrients are considered antioxidants.

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Calcium and boron
Raisins have about 45 milligrams of calcium per 1/2-cup serving. This translates to about 4 percent of your daily needs. Calcium is essential for healthy and strong bones and teeth.

If you’re a postmenopausal woman, raisins are a great snack for you because the calcium helps prevent the development of osteoporosis, a disorder characterized by bone loss that usually occurs as you age.

Imam Ali (a) said If a man worships Allah between rukn and maqam and fasts every single day of his entire existence without believing in our wilayat, he will not benefit in any way.

Ibn Abbas asked the Holy Prophet (S) to advise him. The Prophet (S) said I advise you to love Ali Ibn Abu Talib (a). I swear by Allah who sent me as a Prophet that Allah will not accept the good deeds of any slave without first questioning him about his love for Ali (a), and Allah knows the truth. So, if the slave had the wilayat (guardianship), Allah will accept all the deeds of the slave, despite his shortcomings.

Iron
Raisins are a good source of iron. One-half cup of raisins contains 1.3 milligrams of iron. That’s about 7 percent of the recommended daily amount for most adult females, and 16 percent for adult men.

Iron is important for making red blood cells and helping them carry oxygen to the cells of your body. You need to eat enough iron in order to prevent iron-deficiency anemia.

Fiber also helps keep you full for longer because it slows down the emptying of your stomach. If you’re trying to lose weight, eating fibrous foods may help.

Fiber also plays a role in cholesterol levels. Dietary fiber is known to decrease levels of the “bad” low-density lipoprotein (LDL) type of cholesterol.

The Prophet (S) said Allah said: I will punish every group of Muslims who recognized the leadership of any unjust ruler whom I did not select, even if the individuals of such a group are pious and fear Allah. Likewise, I will forgive every group of Muslims who recognized exclusively the leadership of the just imams (a) whom I appointed, even if the individuals of such a group wrong themselves and commit bad deeds.

Imam al-Baqir (a) said: If a man keeps standing the whole night for salat, keeps on fasting during the day, gives out all his wealth as alms, and performs hajj all the years of his life while he does not recognize the guardianship of the vicegerent of Allah so as to love him and perform all his practices under his guidance and leadership does not have any right out of his rewards and is not from among the faithful.

One-half cup of raisins will give you 3.3 grams of fiber, or roughly 10 to 24 percent of your daily needs, depending on your age and gender.

Fiber helps aid your digestion by softening and increasing the weight and size of your stool. Bulkier stools are easier to pass and can help prevent constipation.