Dates have long been celebrated not only for their sweet taste but also for the wealth of health benefits they offer. Ajwa Dates are the most popular among Muslims today and there are many important reasons why. Ajwa dates are quite dark in colour, slightly smaller and tend to be more of the dry and chewy variety of dates. Ajwa dates are extra special because they are actually cultivated in Madinah Munawwara and our beloved prophet (PBUH) was said to have blessed its seed.

Words from our beloved Prophet relating to Ajwa Dates:

Narrated by Saud; the Messenger (PBUH) said,

If somebody takes seven Ajwa dates in the morning, neither magic nor poison will hurt him that day.

[Sahih Bukhari, Book #71, Hadith #664 (also 663, 672)]

The Messenger (PBUH) also said:

Ajwa dates are from paradise.

[Tirmidhi (2068) hasan Saheeh and it was authenticated by Shaikh al-Albaani]

Referring to eating seven Ajwa dates, the Messenger (PBUH) said:

He will not be harmed by anything until he reaches the evening.”

[Sahih Muslim (2047)]

A’isha (RAA) reported Allah’s Messenger (PBUH) as saying:

The Ajwa dates of ‘Aliya’ contain heating effects and these are antidote in the early morning.”

[ Sahih Muslim, Book #023.]

Hadith #5083 Narrated Sa’d: The Prophet (PBUH) said:

If somebody takes some ‘Ajwa dates every morning, he will not be affected by poison or magic on that day till night. (Another narrator said seven dates).

[ Sahih Bukhari ]

The Prophet (PBUH) said:

When one of you breaks his fast, let him break it with dates for they are blessed.

Sayyidatuna ‘Aaisha (RAA) reported that the blessed prophet (PBUH) said:

The household which has dates will not go hungry.