What are the two blacks? And what is the reason for their naming?

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Question:
What are the two blacks?

Answer:
Dates and water.
Q: What is the wisdom behind naming dates and water the two blacks?
A: It appears—may Allah know best—that this is a case of predominance; because the dates are black.

Source binbaz.org.sa

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