Nabeez/Nabidh - An energising Sehri 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 (Peace be Upon Him).
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Nabeez/Nabidh - An energising Sehri drink for Ramadan
Nabeez or Nabidh was a drink consumed by our beloved Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم.
You can use dates (any variety) or raisins to make Nabeez.
However raisins or dates should not be used together.
Ajwa is the recommended Date for Nabeez.
What is the Prophetic drink?
The Prophetic drink is Nabeez/Nabidh.
It is a simple drink made by soaking pitted dates in water overnight.
The remaining water is Nabidh.
What is Nabeez/Nabidh?
Nabeez is a Prophetic drink -a drink consumed by the Prophet Muhammad (of Islam) صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ (Peace be Upon Him).
In this recipe, dates are soaked in water. This is left overnight and the water is consumed in the morning.
What are the benefits of Nabeez/Nabidh?
It aids and promotes good digestion.
Helps to relieve constipation.
It removes metabolic waste from the body such as excretement or substances left over from metabolic processes.
It is good for the memory.
It helps the function of the Spleen, Liver, Chest, Throat, and Prostate.
What are the 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.
Is Nabeez a Sunnah?
Nabeez/Nabidh/Nabeedh is a Sunnah as it was one of the Prophet صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ favourite drinks.
Is Nabeez Alkaline?
Yes Nabeez/Nabidh is Alkaline and is particularly beneficial for digestion and detox.
What is the best time to drink Nabeez/Nabidh?
The best time to drink Nabeez is at Sehri/Suhoor or in the morning after the morning prayer - Fajr Salah.
What are the 7 Sunnah of drinking water?
The 7 Sunnah below are important to remember when drinking water and Nabidh/Nabeez:
Fill a clean glass with water. Water should be consumed from a cup/glass rather then directly from a bottle or jug.
Say Bismillah hir-Rahman nir-Rahim / بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ (In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful).
Drink water with the right hand.
Sit down to drink water.
Drink water in sips, pausing in between each sip rather then in one big gulp.
Do not blow or breathe into the glass.
Say Alhamdulillah / الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ ([All] praise is [due] to Allah) after drinking water.
Is Nabeez/Nabidh Alcoholic/Intoxicating?
No it is not but leaving it out for too long especially in water countries can of course cause fermentation.
It should therefore not be consumes beyond 3 days as mentioned in the Hadith below:
'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
Ingredients in Nabeez/Nabidh
Water - Preferably Zam Zam or filtered Water.
Dates - Any Varieties but Ajwa is recommended.
How to make Nabeez/Nabidh drink at home
Remove the stone from the Dates.
Add Pitted Dates to 250ml Water.
Drink the water in the morning. Don't forget to recite Bismillah first!
What to do with the leftover Dates
Leftover dates will be very ripe and 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 - Smoothie/Juice
You can blend Nabeez with fruits and juices of your choice to make a smoothie.
My experience with Nabeez
I was pleasantly surprised when I had Nabeez because it is delicious.
Soaking the dates makes the date water sweet and so it is easy to drink.
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.
I found that the drink made me feel energised throughout my fast, it gave me an energy boost and the usual tiredness and aching experienced whilst fasting wasn't present.
It also has the added benefit of being detoxifying.
I felt like i had the energy to take on more and was able to engage in my usual long walks.
Hadith re Nabeez/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
FAQS for Nabeez/Nabidh
How to make nabeez/nabidh with raisins?
Take a handful of raisins.
In the evening, place the raisins in a cup and add 225 ml water on top. Cover and set aside.
Remove the raisins from the water and drink the water in the morning. At Sehri, Suhoor or post Fajr Salah.
Can nabeez/nabidh help with weight loss?
Nabeez aids and promotes good digestion and as such, it can help with weight loss consumed regularly.
Can we drink Nabeez/nabidh daily?
Yes it can be had daily. Just make sure that you consume it within 3 days to prevent fermentation.
What is Nabeez/nabidh good for?
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.
It 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.
What was the Prophet Muhammad صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ favourite food?
It was Tharid which is described as a dish made of barley bread crumbled in a meat soup/stew.
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Nabeez/Nabidh - An energising Sehri drink for Ramadan
Nabeez/Nabidh - An energising Sehri 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 (Peace be Upon Him).
Ingredients
- 7 Dates I use Medjoul
- 250 ml Water
Instructions
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Soak the dates in water overnight (preferbaly after Isha), in a large cup or jar with a lid.
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Put into the fridge. Remove from the fridge half an hour before you plan to drink it so it can come to room temperature.
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Drink at Sehri/Suhoor or Post Fajr.
Recipe Notes
What to do with the leftover Dates
Leftover dates will be very ripe and 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 - Smoothie/Juice
You can blend Nabeez with fruits and juices of your choice to make a smoothie
FAQS
What is Nabeez?
Nabeez is a Prophetic drink -a drink consumed by the Prophet Muhammad (of Islam) صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ (Peace be Upon Him).
In this recipe, dates are soaked in water. This is left overnight and the water is consumed in the morning.
Is Nabeez a Sunnah?
Nabeez/Nabidh/Nabeedh is a Sunnah as it was one of the Prophet صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ favourite drinks.
What is the best time to drink Nabeez/Nabidh?
The best time to drink Nabeez is at Sehri/Suhoor or in the morning after the morning prayer - Fajr Salah.
How to make nabeez with raisins?
Take a handful of raisins.
In the evening, place the raisins in a cup and add 225 ml water on top. Cover and set aside.
Remove the raisins from the water and drink the water in the morning. At Sehri, Suhoor or post Fajr Salah.
Can nabeez help with weight loss?
Nabeez aids and promotes good digestion and as such, it can help with weight loss consumed regularly.
Can we drink Nabeez daily?
Yes it can be had daily. Just make sure that you consume it within 3 days to prevent fermentation.
Is Nabeez Alcoholic/Intoxicating?
No it is not but leaving it out for too long especially in water countries can of course cause fermentation.
It should therefore not be consumes beyond 3 days as mentioned in the Hadith below:
'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
What is Nabeez good for?
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.
It 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.
What was the Prophet Muhammad صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ favourite food?
It was Tharid which is described as a dish made of barley bread crumbled in a meat soup/stew.
Calories
The calories are based on the Dates only. If you do not eat the dates, the water is calorie free.
Sonia Tabassum says
Thank you for this!
Safira says
You're welcome! 🙂