اللَّهُمَّ قَاتِلِ الكَفَرَة الذينَ يُكذَّبونَ رُسُلَكَ ويَصُدُّونَ عَن سَبيلكَ، واجْعَلْ عَلَيْهِمْ رِجْزَكَ وعَذَابَك إلهَ الحَقِّ آمِينَ. اللَّهُمَّ مُنِزلَ الكِتَابِ، ومُجْريَ السَّحَابِ، وهَازِمَ الأحْزَابِ اهْزِمْهُمْ وانصُرْنَا عَلَيْهِمْ

TAMAR (Dried Dates)

Dried dates are called TAMAR & some of their benefits were quoted by Ibn Al Qayyim as under:

تـمر : ثبت في الصحيح عنه ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ‏:‏ ‏(‏من تصبح بسبع تمرات وفي لفظ‏:‏ من تمر العالية لم يضره ذلك اليوم سم ولا سحر‏)‏‏.‏ وثبت عنه أنه قال‏:‏ ‏(‏بيت لا تمر فيه جياع أهله‏)‏‏.‏ وثبت عنه أكل التمر بالزبد، وأكل التمر بالخبز، وأكله مفردًا‏.‏ وهو حار في الثانية، وهل هو رطب في الأولى، أو يابس فيها‏؟‏‏.‏ على قولين‏.‏ وهو مقو للكبد، ملين للطبع، يزيد في الباه، ولا سيما مع حب الصنوبر، ويبرئ من خشونة الحلق، ومن لم يعتده كأهل البلاد الباردة فإنه يورث لهم السدد، ويؤذي الأسنان، ويهيج الصداع، ودفع ضرره باللوز والخشخاش، وهو من أكثر الثمار تغذية للبدن بما فيه من الجوهر الحار الرطب، وأكله على الريق يقتل الدود، فإنه مع حرارته فيه قوة ترياقية، فإذا أديم استعماله على الريق، خفف مادة الدود، وأضعفه وقلله، أو قتله، وهو فاكهة وغذاء، ودواء وشراب وحلوى‏.‏

It is established in the authentic Hadith that Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم said: "Whoever starts his day by eating seven dates, particularly from the elevated region (Aaliyah of Madinah), will not be harmed by poison or magic that day."

It is also reported that Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم said: "A house that has no dates has hungry inhabitants." Our beloved Prophet is known to have eaten dates with butter, with bread, and also on their own. Dates are considered hot in the second degree, but there are differing opinions on whether they are moist in the first degree or dry.

Dates strengthen the liver, soften the constitution, and increase libido, especially when combined with pine nuts. They alleviate roughness in the throat, but for those unaccustomed to them, such as people from cold regions, dates may cause blockages and harm the teeth, potentially leading to headaches. To counteract these negative effects, one can consume almonds and poppy seeds.

Dates are among the most nourishing fruits for the body due to their warm, moist properties. Eating them on an empty stomach can kill intestinal worms because their warmth contains an antidotal strength. Continuous consumption on an empty stomach can reduce the presence of worms, weaken them, or even kill them. Thus, dates serve as a fruit, food, medicine, drink, and sweet treat.

Ibn al-Baytaar wrote for TAMAR : Tamar (dried dates) : Dates can be difficult to digest and may cause headaches if consumed in excess. Their nourishing properties can be heavy and somewhat sticky, especially when the dates are fleshy and sweet. This heaviness can lead to blockages in the liver, which is particularly harmful if there is already swelling or hardness present. The impact of dates on the spleen can also be significant.

Al-Razi, in his work on dietary effects, observed that dates warm the body and nourish it, but they can produce thick, unpleasant blood if there is already heaviness in the liver or spleen. They are beneficial for the chest and lungs but can trigger headaches and eye problems. Excessive consumption can lead to issues such as headaches, eye infections, and dental pain.

For those prone to such ailments, it is advisable to consume dates with sour pomegranate juice or vinegar to mitigate their effects. They can also be mixed with water to alleviate digestive issues. However, for those who do not suffer from these problems, dates can provide nourishment, especially for chronic pain in the back and hips.

For individuals with weak teeth and gums, it’s recommended to rinse the mouth with warm, fresh water after eating dates. Eating dates with milk or cheese, or soaking them in milk, can also be beneficial, provided one rinses the mouth with warm water afterwards.