What is Sahih Muslim 5204 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Drinks), narrated by 'A'isha reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:, states: "The 'ajwa' dates of 'Aliya' contain healing effects and these are antidote in the early morning."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 5204 in the Book of The Book of Drinks.

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Sahih Muslim #5204

The Book of Drinks

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، وَيَحْيَى بْنُ أَيُّوبَ، وَابْنُ، حُجْرٍ قَالَ يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى أَخْبَرَنَا وَقَالَ الآخَرَانِ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ جَعْفَرٍ - عَنْ شَرِيكٍ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ أَبِي نَمِرٍ - عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي عَتِيقٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ فِي عَجْوَةِ الْعَالِيَةِ شِفَاءً أَوْ إِنَّهَا تِرْيَاقٌ أَوَّلَ الْبُكْرَةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

The 'ajwa' dates of 'Aliya' contain healing effects and these are antidote in the early morning.

Narrated by 'A'isha reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, 'A'isha reports that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) mentioned the healing properties of 'ajwa' dates, particularly emphasizing their benefits when consumed in the morning. This highlights the importance of certain foods in Islamic tradition and their potential health benefits, encouraging believers to consider their dietary choices.

Modern Application

In modern times, many individuals are increasingly aware of the health benefits of natural foods. The emphasis on 'ajwa' dates in this hadith resonates with contemporary trends of seeking nutritious and beneficial foods, encouraging people to incorporate such items into their diets.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Blessings in Food because it highlights the special qualities attributed to certain foods, particularly those mentioned by the Prophet (ﷺ).

Blessings in Food