Is there any mention of almonds made in the Sunnah?
Published as Benefit of Almonds
Question
Is there any mention of almonds made in the Sunnah? If there is, what is the Sunnah method of eating them?
Answer
We haven’t come across any narration in regard to eating almonds mentioned in the Hadith Sharif. Yes, eating of almonds is encouraged from a health perspective as it consists of numerous health benefits. However, it should be eaten in moderation.
- Answered by
- Mufti Mohammed Desai
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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