Ajwa dates are one of the most expensive dates in its raw form in Saudi Arabia. Its look is unique and taste is superb. Dates are also rich in natural fibers. Modern medicine has shown that they are effective in preventing abdominal cancer.
They also surpass other fruits in the sheer variety of their constituents. They contain oil, calcium, sulfur, iron, potassium, phosphorous, manganese, copper and magnesium.The dates are highly nutritious, full of sugar (60%), and small quantities of fat (2%), proteins (2%), and minerals (2%). In other words, one date satisfies the minimum requirements of a balanced and healthy diet.
A new research says it has found evidence that the Ajwa date from Madinah contains active elements useful in the prevention of diseases like cancer.
The research was carried out in Riyadh-based King Saud University (KSU) to discover the health benefits of Ajwa dates, which resulted in the finding that the fruit has anti-inflammatory properties similar to commercially available drugs like ibuprofen and aspirin.
The study found that the inhibition rate in Ajwa was equal to existing commercial anti-oxidant products available in the market. The research was published in the 61st issue of the US-based journal for agriculture and food chemistry, a KSU official said.
The official said that professor Muraleedharan Nair, head of the natural materials laboratory at the University of Michigan, conducted the research in collaboration with KSU’s date palm research chair. A number of researchers from both the universities participated in the study.
Saleh A. Aldosari, the chair’s supervisor, said the research was the first among a series of studies being conducted at the center to study the main types of dates found in Saudi Arabia. The research projects are supported by KSU as well as King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) and the Kingdom’s national plan for research projects.
King Saud University has adopted a policy of pursuing scientific leadership through its many scientific research chairs, which are sponsored by the university’s agency for graduate studies and scientific research.
The dark brown Ajwa date from the Madinah region of the Kingdom is known for its softness, dryness and high price in the Kingdom’s date market.
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) also mentioned the benefits of the Ajwa, saying they prevent certain diseases.
According to health experts, Ajwa dates contain many flavonoid glycosides, which have anti-oxidant properties. Beyond the anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, the sugar in Ajwa dates is only monosaccharaides, making the date beneficial for people who suffer from Type 2 diabetes.
Ajwa dates are also found to have a cyclo-oxygenase inhibitory effect that is similar to commercial anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin, ibuprofen, celebrex and naproxen.
The research was carried out in Riyadh-based King Saud University (KSU) to discover the health benefits of Ajwa dates, which resulted in the finding that the fruit has anti-inflammatory properties similar to commercially available drugs like ibuprofen and aspirin.
The study found that the inhibition rate in Ajwa was equal to existing commercial anti-oxidant products available in the market. The research was published in the 61st issue of the US-based journal for agriculture and food chemistry, a KSU official said.
The official said that professor Muraleedharan Nair, head of the natural materials laboratory at the University of Michigan, conducted the research in collaboration with KSU’s date palm research chair. A number of researchers from both the universities participated in the study.
Saleh A. Aldosari, the chair’s supervisor, said the research was the first among a series of studies being conducted at the center to study the main types of dates found in Saudi Arabia. The research projects are supported by KSU as well as King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) and the Kingdom’s national plan for research projects.
King Saud University has adopted a policy of pursuing scientific leadership through its many scientific research chairs, which are sponsored by the university’s agency for graduate studies and scientific research.
The dark brown Ajwa date from the Madinah region of the Kingdom is known for its softness, dryness and high price in the Kingdom’s date market.
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) also mentioned the benefits of the Ajwa, saying they prevent certain diseases.
According to health experts, Ajwa dates contain many flavonoid glycosides, which have anti-oxidant properties. Beyond the anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, the sugar in Ajwa dates is only monosaccharaides, making the date beneficial for people who suffer from Type 2 diabetes.
Ajwa dates are also found to have a cyclo-oxygenase inhibitory effect that is similar to commercial anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin, ibuprofen, celebrex and naproxen.
The Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, “Whoever has seven Ajwa dates every morning he will not be harmed on that day by poison or magic.” [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5445) (5768) (5769) (5779)].
The Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, “Ajwa dates are from paradise.” [Tirmidhee (2068) he said hasan Saheeh and it was authenticated by Shaikh al-Albaani].
Referring to eating seven Ajwa dates, the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, “He will not be harmed by anything until he reaches the evening.” [Saheeh Muslim (2047)].
These dates cost around 70 Saudi Riyals per KiloGram.
There are also "imitations" or some sold an inferior quality dates and "conned" the customers as "AJWA dates" To know whether its AJWA, look closely at the dates. There are very fine white lines on the dates.
Madina Dates Keep Away Harm
The Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, “Whoever has seven dates between the two areas (the east and west of Madina) as soon as he wakes up every morning, he will not be harmed on that day by poison until the evening.” [Saheeh Muslim (154) (2047)].
Dates In One’s Home
The Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, “O Aisha! A house that has no dates in it their family is hungry. Oh Aisha! A house that has no dates in it their family is hungry.” [Saheeh Muslim (153), (2046)].
The Health benefits Of Eating Ajwa / Medina Dates :
AJWA Dates The Royal Holy Fruit
Health benefits of Ajwa Dates (Khajur) are uncountable, as this fruit is abundant in natural fibres. Dates are rich in Vitamin A,D,E, and minerals. These natural products contain Hemoglobin, calcium, sulphur, iron, potassium, phosphorous,manganese, copper and magnesium which are advantageous for health. Dates help in fighting constipation, intestinal disorders, weight gain, heart problems specially Heart Attack, sexual weakness, diarrhoea and abdominal cancer.
Ajwa Dates are termed as the best sweets in the world and the most expensive dates in the world.
From thousands of years Arabian people prefer Ajwa dates as a remedy for Heart Attack there are many examples in islamic great books ,like there was a brave warrior known as Saad Bin Abi Waqas, he had first heart attack in the history of Islam. When Prophet Muhammad came to know about this .He give him Ajwa Dates along with seeds , so it’s Ajwa dates plus crushed seeds of Ajwa dates. after using this, Saad Bin Abi Waqas became healthy and he never had a heart attack for the rest of his life.
In Saudi Arabia, doctors advise patients to take Ajwa Dates who have Heart Disease. Procedure is very simple any one who has heart disease take 4-5 Ajwa Dates along with powdered seeds of Ajwa Date for time period of 30-40 days, it will definitely cure you. Ajwa Dates Help Control and Prevent Diabetes so diabetes patients can also take this extremely powerful dates.
Benefits of Ajwa Dates :
Prevent From Heart Attack :
Scientists says our heart can work for 2200 years non stop if any one gets into heart attack at the age 40-50 it’s worst use of heart . Ajwa Dates are extremely helpful in maintaining your heart in a healthy condition they prove to be extremely good for weak hearts. They help in making heart strong if taken daily. Dates are rich in potassium content which are essential for a healthy nervous system. Research reveals that 1 Ajwa dates daily can reduce the risk of strokes by 98%. Moreover dates are low in sodium content thereby preventing the blood pressure levels from rising. Ajwa advisable to sugar patients ,it’s not harmful for any one ,any age, any problem because it’s cultivated by God himself Prophet Mohhamad .
Anti Aging :
Rich in antioxidant flavonoids such as beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin.These antioxidants have the ability to help protect cells and other structures in the body from oxygen free radicals and are found to be protective against colon, prostate, breast, endometrial, lung, and pancreatic cancers, Manganese is used by the body as a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutasen ,which is good to keep us young and healthy ,Copper is required in the production of red blood cells. Magnesium is also essential to keep us young ,strong and tension free.
Poison Remover :
Ajwa Dates are known as an excellent remedy for alcoholic intoxication. Dates provide quick relief in the case of alcoholic intoxication if a person is feeling extremely bad by taking alcohol infected by poison of alcohol the dates are remedy even if person feels Bizarre and panicky symptoms from alcohol the next day then he should take 4 – 5 dates in breakfast .it is effective in removing poison ,infection from blood.
Sexual Weakness :
Ajwa Dates are extremly beneficial for increasing sexual stamina in the human body but you cannot call it nature’s viagra, because it’s holy fruits cultivated by God himself we have to respect it no matter how powerful it is. A handful of dates are very useful tonic for increasing sex endurance and sterility caused due to functional disorders.
Diarrhoea and food poison :
Ajwa Dates contain potassium. Potassium is beneficial for controlling diarrhoea. They are easily digestible, which helps to cope up with the problems of diarrhoea and food poison .
Treats Anaemia :
Ajwa Dates have a high content of iron in them which makes them great home remedies for reducing iron deficiency. Anaemia patients are advised to eat several dates on a daily basis to raise their level of iron in the blood and dates are also helpful in increasing level haemoglobin in body.
Normal delivery :
Ajwa Dates help strengthen the uterus muscles, enabling it to dilate in a smooth manner during delivery. Dates also enrich the mother’s milk, The iron and calcium contains of dates makes mother’s milk more powerful and it is good for baby’s brain, bones, blood, eyes, heart and skin and overall growth ,also responsible for furnishing essential nutrients, helps food digestion and is an energy provider.
Good for Bones and Teeth :
They are also rich in minerals like calcium, manganese, copper and magnesium. Calcium is an important mineral it is an essential constituent of bone and teeth and required by the body for muscle contraction.
Barkat : Ajwa ( عجوة ) is a soft dry variety of date fruit from Saudi Arabia. It is cultivated at the city of Madinah. “Ajwa dates are from paradise. Tirmidhee no. (2068). And referring to eating seven Ajwa dates, it gives Barkat to the devotees the Prophet Muhammad (upon him be prayers and salutations), “He will not be harmed by anything until he reaches the evening.” Sahih Muslim no. (2047).
Dates are rich in several vitamins and minerals. When the level of trace elements falls in the body, the health of the blood vessels is affected leading to an increased heart-rate and a consequent inability to perform its function with normal efficiency. As dates are also rich in calcium, they help to strengthen the bones. When the calcium content in the body decreases, children are affected with rickets and the bones of adults become brittle and weak.
Dates are also important in keeping up the health of eyes. It is quite effective in guarding against night-blindness. In the early years of Islam, dates served as food for Muslim warriors. They used to carry them in special bags hung at their sides. They are the best stimulant for muscles and so the best food for a warrior about to engage in battle.  |
Prepared by: M.Ajmal Khan.
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