Sidr (Lote Leaf): The Tree Mentioned in the Quran, Used by the Prophet ﷺ Himself
Prophetic Remedies
Some ingredients are trends. Others are timeless.
Sidr — also known in English as the lote tree, and its leaves as lote leaf — belongs to the second category. It isn't just a plant used in traditional skincare. It's a tree named directly in the Quran, and one the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself instructed be used for washing and purification.
Few ingredients on earth carry that kind of weight.
🌿 Sidr (Lote Tree) in the Quran
The Sidr — the lote tree — is mentioned four times in the Quran.
In a changed landscape brought on by ingratitude, a sparse, thorny Sidr tree is described among what was lost.
Surah Saba, 34:16
"…amid lote-trees with no thorns." Commentators explain that the very tree known to the Arabs for its sharp thorns is transformed in the Hereafter — every thorn replaced with fruit.
Surah Al-Waqi'ah, 56:28
The Sidr appears again as Sidrat al-Muntaha — the Lote Tree of the Utmost Boundary — the tree the Prophet ﷺ witnessed during his night journey (Mi'raj), marking a limit beyond which no created being may pass.
Surah An-Najm, 53:14–16
A plant mentioned in the context of Paradise itself, and at the boundary of the heavens — that is not a small thing.
🕌 Sidr in the Sunnah
The Prophet ﷺ didn't just speak of Sidr in a spiritual sense — he prescribed its practical use, specifically for washing and cleansing.
When his daughter passed away, he instructed the women preparing her body: "Wash her three times, five times, or more if you think it necessary, with water and Sidr…"
Sahih al-Bukhari 1253
In another narration, when a man wished to embrace Islam, the Prophet ﷺ told him to bathe with water and Sidr as part of that purification. — Abu Dawud, An-Nasa'i
And when a companion in the state of Ihram passed away, the Prophet ﷺ instructed the same — wash him with water and Sidr, and shroud him simply, without perfume.
Across every one of these narrations, one detail repeats: Sidr and water together, used for cleansing. This is not folklore. It is a practice directly instructed by the Prophet ﷺ, preserved in authentic hadith.
Why Does Lote Leaf Matter for Your Skin and Hair Today?
Sidr leaves — the lote leaf, botanically Ziziphus spina-christi — have been used for centuries across Arabia, India and North Africa, ground into a fine powder for washing hair and skin, long before commercial shampoo and soap existed.
What people noticed, generation after generation:
✦ A gentle, natural cleanse for both scalp and skin
✦ Helps reduce dandruff and scalp irritation with regular use
✦ Leaves hair feeling stronger at the root
✦ A calming, non-stripping wash for sensitive skin
✦ No synthetic sulphates, silicones, or fragrance needed
We didn't invent any of this. We simply packaged an ingredient with 1,400 years of continuous use into a form that fits into daily life today — as a leaf powder, and as a soap.
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Sidr Leaf Powder (Beri ke Patte)
Pure, finely ground Sidr leaf — nothing added, nothing diluted. Traditionally made into a paste with water and used as a hair and scalp treatment, or as a gentle face pack.
How to use:
1. Mix with water (or yogurt / aloe vera) into a smooth paste
2. Apply to scalp and hair, or as a face pack, avoiding the eyes
3. Leave on for 20–30 minutes
4. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water
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Sidr Soap
For those who want the same Sunnah-inspired cleansing benefit in a simpler daily routine — Sidr extract in a gentle, halal-certified base, ideal for everyday face and body use.
How to use:
1. Wet skin with clean water
2. Lather the bar between your palms or directly on skin
3. Massage gently for 30–40 seconds
4. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry
BUY SIDR SOAP →At Prophetic Remedies, we see Sidr — the lote leaf — as more than an ingredient. It's a living link to a practice the Prophet ﷺ himself instructed. Whether you choose the leaf powder for a traditional hair and skin treatment, or the soap for daily simplicity, you're reaching for something that has served Muslim households for over 1,400 years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is lote leaf the same as Sidr?
Yes. "Lote tree" and "lote leaf" are the common English translations used in English renderings of the Quran for Sidr (Ziziphus spina-christi). Sidr, lote leaf, and beri ke patte all refer to the same plant.
Can I use the Sidr Leaf Powder on colour-treated hair?
Sidr is generally gentle and natural, but if your hair is chemically treated, we recommend a patch test first.
How often should I use the Sidr powder as a hair treatment?
Once or twice a week is typical for most people.
Can I use the Sidr Soap and Sidr Leaf Powder together?
Yes — many customers use the soap daily and the leaf powder as a weekly deeper treatment.
Is Sidr safe for children?
Sidr has traditionally been used across all ages, but for infants or young children, please consult a doctor before introducing any new product.
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