Dates in Prophetic Medicine
Discover how Qur’anic guidance and Prophetic teachings align with contemporary research on health, wellness, and medical science, with NIH-referenced studies.
Summary
Dates—and especially the Ajwa variety—are highlighted in Prophetic medicine for their spiritual protection and nutritional benefits. Modern pharmacological research supports many of these benefits: Ajwa date extracts have shown antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic and hypolipidemic effects, beneficial effects on lipid profile, liver and kidney protection, and rich micronutrient content. While the exact protection against poison or magic cannot be scientifically validated in the same terms, the biological benefits provide a plausible basis for the traditional recommendation.
Hadith narration
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'Whoever eats seven Ajwa dates in the morning, neither magic nor poison will harm him that day.' He also used to break his fast with fresh dates before praying.
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