Is it necessary to eat dates in odd numbers in compliance with the the Sunnah?
If the question is about eating with others, then whoever eats dates with partners should eat them one by one, and not take more than one except with their permission, due to the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) prohibition of eating two dates at a time (iqran) except with the brother's permission. If the food belongs to one person and he hosts his companions with it, it is recommended that he not combine (dates) except with their permission. However, if the question is about eating dates every day, it is recommended to eat seven dates in the morning, and it is best if they are from the dates of Madinah, especially Ajwah dates.
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