Dates with Ghee/Butter
A blessed and simple Prophetic meal of butter and dates. The Prophet (ﷺ) was known to love this combination, and it was served to him on a visit to the companions. "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) came to visit us and we offered him butter and dates, for he liked butter and dates." — Sunan Abu Dawud
- Serves: 1
- Calories: 280 kcal
Ingredients
- Dates
- Ghee/Butter
Method
Step 1 — Prepare the dates: Arrange a handful of fresh or dried dates on a simple plate or cloth. Step 2 — Serve the butter: Place a small portion of soft butter or ghee alongside the dates in a dish. Step 3 — Eat together: Begin with Bismillah. Take a date and accompany it with a little butter — simple, wholesome, and Prophetic. Step 4 — Enjoy unhurriedly, in the spirit of the Sunnah.