Nabeez – An energising Suhoor drink for Ramadan

Nabeez is a Prophetic drink that is cleansing, alkalising and has many other benefits. It was one of the favourite drinks of the beloved Prophet Muhammad صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ (Peach be Upon Him).

Nabeez

Nabeez or Nabidh was a drink consumed by our beloved Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم.

You can use any dates or raisins to make Nabeez.

However raisins or dates should not be used together.

Ajwa is the recommended Date for Nabeez.

 

How to make Nabeez

Remove the stone from the Dates.

Add Pitted Dates to 250ml Water.

Drink the water in the morning.

 

Leftover Dates

Leftover dates can be used to make a smoothie.

You can blend the Dates with a Banana, melted Chocolate and Milk to make a delicious smoothie.

You will need to add more liquid then I have here!

Variation

You can blend Nabeez with fruits and juices of your choice to make a smoothie.

Benefits of Nabeez

• Nabeez is an Alkalising tonic – Illness thrives in an acidic environment and Nabeez cures acidity in the stomach and digestive system. 
• Nabeez is beneficial in cases of Arthritis and Gout/cases of elevated Uric Acid.  
• It removes other metabolic wastes from the body such as excretements or substances left over from metabolic processes (such as cellular respiration) which cannot be used. This includes nitrogen compounds, water, CO₂, phosphates, sulphates, etc.
• Enhances digestion as it is high in soluble fibre.
• It is good for the memory.
• It helps the function of the Spleen, Liver, Chest, Throat, and Prostate.

My experience with Nabeez

 

I have only starting making Nabeez recently after reading a message about its benefits.

This is a prophetic drink and as such i knew it would hold some benefit to me.

However that didn’t mean i was looking forward to trying it! I imagined that it would be really ‘bitty’. 

I was pleasantly surprised when I had Nabeez because it is delicious.

Soaking the dates makes the date water sweet.

A Kilner jar is ideal for Nabeez because you can just screw the lid on and forget about it but a tall glass covered with a small dish is also perfect. 

Energy Boost

I also found that the drink made me feel energised throughout my fast and the usual tiredness and aching experienced whilst fasting wasn’t present.

I felt like i had the energy to take on more and was able to engage in my usual long walks. 

Benefits of Dates

• Dates contain Fibre,  Potassium, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium and Vitamin B6.
• Dates also promote Digestive Health.
• They help to relieve constipation thanks to the fibre content.
• They boost heart health.
• They are an anti inflammatory, help boost iron levels, help to reduce blood pressure, promote respiratory health.

Hadith re Nabidh

‘Abdullah (radhi Allahu anhu) said that “I heard Sufyan being asked about Nabidh. He said: ‘Make Nabidh at night and drink it in the morning.'” 

Sunan an Nas’ai Vol. 6, Book 51, Hadith 5745

Note – Do not consume beyond 3 days

Leaving the date water for too long in a warm place can cause fermentation. 

‘Ibn Abbas (radhi Allahu anhu) reported that Nabidh was prepared from raisins for Allah’s Messenger (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) in the waterskin and he would drink it on that day and on the next day and the day following and when it was the evening of the third day, and he would drink it and give it to (his Companions) and if something was left over, he threw that away.’

Sahih Muslim Book 23 Hadith 4974

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