http://www.greaterkashmir.com/newTRADITION By Dr Fiaz Fazili
Publish Date: Aug 17 2011 12:00PM
s/gk-magazine/dates-the-energy-enhancer-fruit/101671.html
Publish Date: Aug 17 2011 12:00PM
A single date contains an average amount of 25-30 calories; a quick burst of energy. Dates are the perfect food to consume after hours of fasting. Dates contain Vitamin A1, B1, B2, B3, B5, C and more than 20 different amino acids; they help digest and assimilate carbohydrates easier and control blood sugar levels and fatty acids content in our bodies.The selenium lowers the risk of cancer and heart diseases, as well as helps us keep our immune systems healthy. Dates are also rich in natural fibers, therefore help fight many of the ailment of intestinal disturbances with which we commonly suffer today. Offering a wide variety of nutritional benefits such as iron, potassium, magnesium, sulphur, copper, calcium and phosphorus. Certain researches have also shown that dates contain some stimulants which strengthen the muscles of the uterus in the last months of pregnancy.
The Prophet (SAW) took all varieties of dates, but preferred the variety called dates of cure - 'Ajwah’ in Arabic. Sayyidah Aisha related the saying of Allah's Messenger(SAW); "Ajwah date is an excellent remedy." (Bukhari and Muslim) "Ajwah is from Paradise (Tirmidhi).
Breaking the fast in prophet mosque Al Medinah needs a special mention- a rare scene to watch. As soon as devotees step in through the gates of the Mosque, many children come running from all directions attempting to invite people to break the fast with them, with special type of refrigerated fresh dates of “Rotana” variety called “Rutoob”- or small containers of “zabadi” (yoghurt) and water. Millions of hungry people are invited to take food at one time, without any stampede - a classical example of charity, equality, discipline and hygiene to witness.
A common mistake which many Muslim women make in Ramazan is that they spend far too much time in the kitchen preparing variety of dishes, heaps of fruit chaat, frying samoosas or pakooras for Iftaar and for Sehar, thus spending most of their time on this. This takes away valuable time available for worshiping Allah during this blessed month. Also lot of food gets wasted during Ramazan as people throw iftar parties dominated by the element of pomp. Ramadhan is a holy month where you get the chance to get connected to Allah. And everyone knows Allah doesn't like people wasting food. Dates can be an answer to this wasting also.
Can Diabetics eat dates? Depending on the severity of your diabetes It is better to have limited amount of these sweet items with high GI /GR value. It provides natural sugar in the form of glucose and fructose. Having them once a while probably won't hurt, but to be safe ask your Physician.
Dates also have a special place in Muslim tradition. In fact, they were one of the Prophet's (SAW) most frequently consumed foods. Breaking fast with Dates brings benefits , spiritual as well as for natural.The Prophet (SAW) took all varieties of dates, but preferred the variety called dates of cure - 'Ajwah’ in Arabic. Sayyidah Aisha related the saying of Allah's Messenger(SAW); "Ajwah date is an excellent remedy." (Bukhari and Muslim) "Ajwah is from Paradise (Tirmidhi).
Breaking the fast in prophet mosque Al Medinah needs a special mention- a rare scene to watch. As soon as devotees step in through the gates of the Mosque, many children come running from all directions attempting to invite people to break the fast with them, with special type of refrigerated fresh dates of “Rotana” variety called “Rutoob”- or small containers of “zabadi” (yoghurt) and water. Millions of hungry people are invited to take food at one time, without any stampede - a classical example of charity, equality, discipline and hygiene to witness.
A common mistake which many Muslim women make in Ramazan is that they spend far too much time in the kitchen preparing variety of dishes, heaps of fruit chaat, frying samoosas or pakooras for Iftaar and for Sehar, thus spending most of their time on this. This takes away valuable time available for worshiping Allah during this blessed month. Also lot of food gets wasted during Ramazan as people throw iftar parties dominated by the element of pomp. Ramadhan is a holy month where you get the chance to get connected to Allah. And everyone knows Allah doesn't like people wasting food. Dates can be an answer to this wasting also.
Can Diabetics eat dates? Depending on the severity of your diabetes It is better to have limited amount of these sweet items with high GI /GR value. It provides natural sugar in the form of glucose and fructose. Having them once a while probably won't hurt, but to be safe ask your Physician.
