honey is mentioned in the Quran when Allaah, Almighty, speaking about the rivers of Paradise, Says (what means): “The description of Paradise which the pious have been promised [is that] in it are rivers of water, the taste and smell of which are not changed, rivers of milk of which the taste never changes, rivers of wine delicious to those who drink, and rivers of clarified honey [clear and pure]…” [Quran 47: 15]
In the Quran, Allaah, Almighty, Says (what means): “And your Lord inspired the bees, saying: ‘Take you habitations in the mountains and in the trees and in what they erect. Then, eat of all fruits, and follow the ways of your Lord made easy [for you].’ There comes forth from their bellies, a drink of varying color wherein is healing for men. Verily, in this is indeed a sign for people who think.” [Quran 16: 68-69]
Honey is a cure for so many diseases, and it is the medicine recommended by our Prophet Muhammad who said: “You have the two cures: Honey and the Quran.” [Ibn Maajah]
A man came to the Prophet and said: “My brother has some abdominal trouble.” The Prophet said to him: “Let him drink honey,” – the man came for the second time and the Prophet said to him “Let him drink honey.” – He came for the third time and the Prophet said, “Let him drink honey.” – He returned again and said, “I have done that.” The Prophet then said, “Allaah has said the truth, but your brother’s abdomen has told a lie. Let him drink honey.” So he made him drink honey and he was cured at last.”
[From: "Birds and Animals Mentioned in the Holy Quran" By: Nour M. Jaffala]