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The hadith about eating seven Ajwa dates in the morning, and whether it is specific to the dates of al-Madinah

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Question:
Is the hadith
He who ate seven 'ajwa' dates in the morningمن تصبح بسبع تمرات عجوة
Sahih Muslim 2047b
specific to the dates of Madinah, or does it apply to all types of dates?

Answer:
The apparent meaning is seven Ajwa dates from Madinah; this is the apparent meaning. If one does not find Ajwa dates from Madinah, he eats seven dates of any kind, for there is benefit and advantage in them. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source شرح كتاب التوحيد [ صالح الفوزان ]، باب ما جاء في النشرة — islamhouse.com (40:09)

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