Distributing Dates in the Mosque Before the 'Id al-Fitr Prayer

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: Is there a difference between the one who distributes dates in the mosque before the Eid al-Fitr prayer and the one who distributes food to the worshippers?

Answer:
By Allah, this is something that has not been reported, my brothers. It has not been reported that dates are distributed in the 'Id prayer ground. What was reported is that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) used to eat dates before he went out. This is what was reported in the Sunnah. It was not reported that the Salaf distributed dates in the mosques or in the 'Id prayer grounds. Yes. And we do not go beyond what was reported from the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). Yes.
So whoever wants to follow the Sunnah, he eats fresh dates before he leaves his house. Whoever wants to follow the Sunnah on the day of 'Id al-Fitr, he eats dates before he leaves his house, following the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Yes.

The presenter:
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