Surah Maryam, verses 23-25, describes Maryam’s intense labour pains leading her to a palm tree, where she wishes for death in her distress. A voice (implied to be Jesus or an angel) comforts her, pointing out a nearby stream and instructing her to shake the tree for fresh dates.
Mentioned in: Qur’an & Sunnah
Qur’an: Surah Maryam (19:25)
“And shake toward you the trunk of the palm tree; it will drop upon you ripe, fresh dates.”
Sunnah:
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Whoever eats seven Ajwa dates in the morning will not be harmed by poison or magic that day.”
(Bukhari & Muslim)
Why it’s special
The Prophet ﷺ broke his fast with dates, Extremely nutritious. Rich in natural sugars, fibre, and minerals.
Reflection idea:
Dates symbolize Allah’s mercy and provision, especially seen in the story of Maryam (AS) during hardship.