Discover Why Yorkshire Muslims Are Turning to Raw and Comb Honey from Staincross Apiaries

In the rolling hills of Yorkshire, where wildflowers sway and bees hum busily across the meadows, something truly special is being made – pure, raw honey, just as nature intended. At Staincross Apiaries, we believe honey is more than a sweet treat. For many of our Muslim friends and customers across Yorkshire, it’s a blessing from Allah, cherished for its natural healing and spiritual significance.

Honey in the Qur’an: A Gift from Allah

In Surah An-Nahl (The Bee), verses 68–69, Allah tells us:

“Then eat from all the fruits and follow the ways of your Lord laid down [for you]. There emerges from their bellies a drink, varying in colours, in which there is healing for people. Indeed, in that is a sign for a people who give thought.”

فَكُلُوا مِن كُلِّ الثَّمَرَاتِ فَاسْلُكِي سُبُلَ رَبِّكِ ذُلُلًاۚ يَخْرُجُ مِن بُطُونِهَا شَرَابٌ مُّخْتَلِفٌ أَلْوَانُهُ فِيهِ شِفَاءٌ لِلنَّاسِۗ إِنَّ فِي ذَٰلِكَ لَآيَةً لِّقَوْمٍ يَتَفَكَّرُونَ

This verse highlights both the miracle of the bee and the healing power of honey – a drink that varies in colour and taste depending on the flowers the bees visit.
For generations, Muslims have embraced honey not only as food but as shifā’, a natural medicine that soothes, strengthens, and heals.

Following the Sunnah: The Prophet’s Remedy

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) praised honey for its healing properties, saying:

“Make use of the two remedies: honey and the Qur’an.” (Tirmidhi)

It’s a teaching that resonates deeply today. Many Muslim families in Yorkshire use raw or comb honey as part of their Sunnah-inspired wellness routines – stirred into warm water in the morning, drizzled on dates, or taken by the spoonful before Fajr for energy and clarity.

Why Choose Raw and Comb Honey?

At Staincross Apiaries, every jar of our honey is raw and unblended, meaning it comes straight from the hive to you, retaining all the natural enzymes, pollen, and nutrients that make it so beneficial.
Many of our Muslim customers tell us they prefer comb honey – honey still sealed in its natural beeswax – because it feels pure, unaltered, and true to the Qur’anic image of the bee’s creation. (What is Comb Honey?)

It’s honey exactly as the bees made it, untouched by machinery or additives. Just as Allah intended.

Supporting Local Beekeepers, Supporting Nature

Choosing local Yorkshire honey isn’t just good for your health – it’s a way to support sustainable beekeeping and protect the natural world that Allah entrusted to us.
Every spoonful of honey from Staincross Apiaries helps us care for our bees, plant more wildflowers, and teach others about the vital role bees play in our ecosystem.

As the Prophet (peace be upon him) said:

“If a Muslim plants a tree or sows seeds, and then a bird, or a person, or an animal eats from it, it is regarded as a charity.” (Bukhari)

مَا مِنْ مُسْلِمٍ يَغْرِسُ غَرْسًا أَوْ يَزْرَعُ زَرْعًا فَيَأْكُلُ مِنْهُ طَيْرٌ أَوْ إِنْسَانٌ أَوْ بَهِيمَةٌ إِلَّا كَانَ لَهُ بِهِ صَدَقَةٌ
(صحيح البخاري – Sahih al-Bukhari)

By supporting local bees and beekeepers, you’re taking part in that same spirit of charity and care for creation.

Discover the Sweetness of Faith and Nature

Whether you’re seeking the healing of honey, following the Sunnah of the Prophet, or simply looking for a pure, local product made with respect for nature, Staincross Apiaries invites you to taste the difference of true raw and comb honey.

Every jar tells a story – of bees, blossoms, and blessings.