Dates or the fruits of the palm trees are a sweet tasted fruit rich with vitamins,minerals and antioxidants. More importantly, it’s cholesterol free.100 grams of this nutrition fruit has 282 calories
In Islam, it carries superior values. Like in Hadith,
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Amongst the trees, there is a tree, the leaves of which do not fall and is like a Muslim. Tell me the name of that tree.” Everybody started thinking about the trees of the desert areas. And I thought of the date-palm tree but felt shy to answer. The others then asked, “What is that tree, O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)?” He replied, “It is the date-palm tree.” [Bukhari]
In another Hadith, the Prophet said,“He who eats seven Ajwa dates every morning, will not be affected by poison or magic on the day he eats them.” [Bukhari]
Also in the Quran, Allah mentioned in Surah Maryam, “The pains of labour drove her to the trunk of a date-palm. She [Maryam] said, “Oh if only I had died before this time and was something discarded and forgotten!” A voice called out to her from under her, “Do not grieve! Your Lord has placed a small stream at your feet. Shake the trunk of the palm towards you and fresh, ripe dates will drop down onto you. Eat and drink and delight your eyes.”
The Last Prophet (ﷺ) was used to eat dates in different occasions especially when he fasted. In Ramdan, he usually broke his fast with dates.
So, the present muslims are also used to break their fast by this nutritious fruit.
Not only that, medical science has proven the superiority of dates. These dates are able to boost the strength very fast . Also, it boosts the immune system of the body. It helps to digest food easily. Eating dates can minimize the pain in pregnancy. The vitamins in it can promote blood pressure, good bone health and blood clotting.
So, indeed, dates are a great source of energy. It has proven medical values and it’s very beneficial in Ramadan.
