Dates are a type of palm plant or in Latin known as phonex dactylifer fruitful and be eaten , either when fully ripe or unripe . Based on the scientific research of the scientists , palm fruit is very rich in protein , fiber sugars , vitamin A and C and minerals such as iron , calcium , sodium and potassium . Protein content that is in a date that is equal to 1.8 - 2.0 % , while the fibers as much as 2.0 - 4.0 % and sugar by 50-70 % glucose .
With the sugar content , a date can give extra power even for people who break fast so that he can feel refreshed and energized again to worship without feeling tired or sleepy . Usually , those who feel tired and sleepy while praying night because most of the food consumed contains carbohydrates provide instant energy ( extra ) . Therefore , to avoid this, a date is the answer .
Why ? For, as the research conducted by the World Kesahatan ( WHO ) , the sugars that are in contrast to the palm sugar in fruits such as cane sugar or regular sugar contains sucrose which the substance was directly absorbed into the body . This makes sugars that should be solved in advance by enzymes before they turn into glucose . Instead , the dates do not require such a process .
While potassium is in the palm fruit is useful for troubleshooting stress , constipation and muscle weakness . Not only that , thanks to the iron and calcium were there on dates , people will avoid high risk diseases such as heart disease and diabetes .
Based asbabul wurud ( decrease causes a hadith ) mentioned that Prophet Muhammad used to break the fast is eaten are dates. Dates are eaten was named Kurma Ajwa ( Ajua ) . The story , when it Ajwah is the name of the son of Salman Alfarisi friend , the Persian who eventually converted to Islam . He mewakafkan date palm land for the cause of Islam . To honor his work , the Apostle eventually named date he ate during fasting as Ajwa Dates trace the name child friend Salman Al Farisi . That is the reason why , eventually referred to as Ajwa Dates Dates prophet .
In fact , in another hadith which he himself had said , " The house is not a home its date as there is no food . " Rasullah words it shows how important the health benefits of dates for our bodies . So , every family should save dates as the obligatory snacks at home . Therefore , we should take a date not only month of fasting , but also makes the daily diet of dates . Whether it be eaten morning as the Prophet never recommended above or as a snack while relaxing.
In this way , we not only get a healthy body but also get rewarded for running the sunnah of the Holy Rasullah Wallahu'alam sowab bil .
