Incredible Health Benefits of Dates in Islam

According to SAEDNEWS, Modern nutritionists have also discovered many benefits of dates. Dates contain substances that help expand the womb and make childbirth easier and smoother. As is clear from this blessed verse: “Shake the trunk of this palm tree toward you; it will drop fresh, ripe dates upon you.” (Surah Maryam, Ayah 25).

Quranic commentators have pointed out that dates are very beneficial for pregnant women. Therefore, when Lady Maryam (PBUH) experienced labor pains, dates were brought to her (Surah Maryam, 23, 25).

Muhammad bin Ahmad al-Dhahabi narrates from the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) who said, “If you can, have breakfast with dates.”

Um al-Mundhir narrated that once the Prophet (PBUH) advised Imam Ali (PBUH) to eat a lot of dates because he had just recovered and was weak. (Musnad Ahmad bin Hanbal 3,29).

Jabir bin Abdullah narrated that the Prophet (PBUH) recommended eating raisins and dates together.

The Prophet (PBUH) said: Gabriel (PBUH) told me, “The Barni dates increase the water in the spinal cord.”

The Prophet (PBUH) said: Dates are from the fruits of Paradise and their cure is in them.

Imam Ali (PBUH) said: “Eat dates, for in them is the cure for pain.”

Imam Sadiq (PBUH) said: Dates make food more pleasant and light, remove fatigue, and provide satiety.

Imam Sadiq (PBUH) also narrated: “The people of the Bani Abd al-Qays tribe came to the Prophet (PBUH), and they placed a basket of dates woven from palm branches before him. The Prophet (PBUH) asked: ‘Is this a charity or a gift?’ They replied, ‘It is a gift.’ He then asked: ‘What type of dates are these?’ They said, ‘These are Barni dates.’ The Prophet (PBUH) replied: ‘These are the dates of Gabriel. He informs me that these dates have certain properties: they cause madness in Satan, strengthen the back, increase the ability to engage in intimacy, enhance vision and hearing, bring a person closer to Allah, keep away from Satan, aid digestion, relieve pain, and freshen the breath.’”

Muhammad bin Hassan said about dates: “I wrote to Imam Kadhim (PBUH) that one of the Shia complained about bad breath. He instructed him to eat Barni dates.”

In another narration, it is mentioned that a person wrote to Imam Kadhim (PBUH) complaining about his body’s moisture.

Imam Kadhim (PBUH) ordered him to eat Barni dates (and not drink water afterward).

Another person wrote to Imam Kadhim (PBUH) complaining about the dryness of his body.

Imam Kadhim (PBUH) instructed him to eat Barni dates on an empty stomach and then drink water. He did so, gained weight, and his body moisture returned.

He then wrote again to Imam Kadhim (PBUH) complaining about excessive body moisture.

Imam Kadhim (PBUH) advised him to eat Barni dates on an empty stomach and not drink water afterward. He followed this instruction, and his body became balanced.

Imam Reza (PBUH) said: “If seven pieces of Hirun dates + cow oil are consumed, they are beneficial for preventing hemorrhoid swelling.”

Benefits of Dates in Islamic Medicine

Dates are highly valued in Islamic medicine. From a nutritional perspective, there is a significant difference between fresh, soft dates and dry ones. However, dry dates have less moisture and a longer shelf life than fresh ones. They also contain more fiber and carbohydrates, whereas fresh dates have more vitamins. Small-sized dates have higher antioxidant content. Dates have a warm and moist nature, and their complementary foods include pomegranate juice, almonds, vinegar, poppy seeds, rosewater, and lettuce. The nature of date syrup is warm and dry, and its complementary foods include vinegar, almonds, rosewater, and natural pickles.

Dates are rich in nutrition and help produce strong blood. They are beneficial for cold and phlegmatic diseases, back pain, joint diseases, respiratory illnesses, and cold-related diseases. Soaking them in fresh milk with cinnamon is useful for enhancing sexual strength. Date milk (made with sweet almond paste, ripe dates, honey, and cold water) is a brain-boosting drink that, when consumed before sleep, helps prevent osteoporosis, joint wear, and arthritis. Consuming dates with sweet almond paste regularly is an excellent way to gain weight, boost sexual energy, strengthen the kidneys, and serve as a mild laxative.

Excessive consumption of dates is harmful for those with a hot temperament living in hot climates, as it may cause problems with teeth, eyes, and throat, as well as lead to the creation of “burnt blood,” excessive humors, and headaches. In traditional medicine, dates are often recommended to be eaten with cinnamon, as it balances the body’s heat (especially for those living in regions where dates are not grown).