A beloved Sunnah
A well-known hadith mentions eating seven Ajwa dates in the morning, and many families keep this tradition, especially in Ramadan.
Nutrition
- Natural fruit sugars for energy
- Fibre, potassium and magnesium
- Antioxidants from the dark skin
How to spot real Ajwa
- Small, round-ish and almost black
- Fine white lines near the cap
- Soft, slightly dry, mildly sweet, never sticky-sugary
This article is general information about nutrition and traditional use, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a health condition, please speak to your doctor first.
