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Why didn't the Prophet Muhammad eat seven 'Ajwa dates to ward off magic and poison, when he was bewitched for six months and affected by poison for four years until he died, while the Hadith states: "Whoever eats seven 'Ajwa dates in the morning will not be harmed on that day by poison or magic"?

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Authentic hadiths have been narrated concerning the virtue of Ajwa dates, stating that whoever eats seven Ajwa dates from Al-Aliyah in the morning will not be harmed by poison or magic until nightfall. The fact that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, was afflicted with magic and poison is established, and this does not contradict the virtue of Ajwa dates. This is because it has not been established that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, consumed Ajwa dates every day in this manner, or that the incident occurred during the day. Furthermore, the benefit of Ajwa is restricted until nightfall. And Allah does what He wills for a profound wisdom.

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