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Sahih Muslim #5202

The Book of Drinks
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The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، عَنْ هَاشِمِ بْنِ هَاشِمٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ عَامِرَ بْنَ سَعْدِ بْنِ أَبِي وَقَّاصٍ، يَقُولُ سَمِعْتُ سَعْدًا، يَقُولُ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ مَنْ تَصَبَّحَ بِسَبْعِ تَمَرَاتٍ عَجْوَةً لَمْ يَضُرَّهُ ذَلِكَ الْيَوْمَ سُمٌّ وَلاَ سِحْرٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
He who ate seven 'ajwa' dates in the morning, poison and magic will not harm him on that day.
Narrated by 'Amir b. Sa'd b. Abu Waqqas reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ mentions the protective benefits of consuming seven 'ajwa' dates in the morning. He assures that those who do so will be safeguarded from poison and magic for that day. This teaching emphasizes the spiritual and physical benefits of certain foods.

Modern Application

Today, many people seek natural remedies and health benefits from their diets. This hadith encourages the inclusion of nutritious foods, like dates, in our daily meals, promoting health and well-being as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Provision and Blessings in Food because it highlights the special status of 'ajwa' dates as a source of protection and divine favor.

Divine ProvisionBlessings in Food

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This hadith is #5202 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Drinks. It is graded Sahih and narrated by 'Amir b. Sa'd b. Abu Waqqas reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

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