For some adults or children, it is quite difficult for them to eat the dates as it is. Perhaps turning it into a drink would be easier for them to consume.

 

Here's an age old recipe from Prophet Muhammad S.A.W himself. 

 

~ From Sunan Abu Dawood ~ Book of drinks – Narrated Ad-Daylami:
 

“We came to the Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam) and said to him: O Apostle of Allah, you know who we are, from where we are and to whom we have come. He said: To Allah and His Apostle. We said: Apostle of Allah, we have grapes; what should we do with them? He said: Make them raisins. We then asked: What should we do with raisins? He replied: Steep them in the morning and drink in the evening and steep them in the evening and drink in the morning. Steep them in skin vessels and do not steep them in an earthen jar, for it is delayed in pressing, it becomes vinegar.”
 

This drink is commonly known as "Nabeez".

 

 

Note: You can either use dates OR raisins, but not the two ingredients together at the same time.
 

1. Take 6-7 dates (Ajwa) OR a handful of raisins

2. 6-8 oz of water

3. After the Isha prayer time, take the given amount of dates or raisins and store them in water.

4. Soak it overnight at room temperature till the Fajr.
 

5. Remove the raisins or the dates and drink the water.
 

An important point here is that the ingredients must not be soaked for more than 2 to 3 days as it may lead to the process of alcohol brewing.

It can be served to guests as a substitute for tea, not just because it has health benefits, but also because you will practice the Sunnah.

 

All the best in trying this out and we hope it will benefit your family.