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How authentic is the Hadith: "My mother fattened me with cucumbers and dates," narrated from Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her)?

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The hadith narrated from Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, regarding her fattening with cucumbers and fresh dates is good (hasan). Muslim narrated from Abdullah ibn Ja'far that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, used to eat cucumbers with fresh dates.

It is inferred from this hadith that it is permissible to combine two types of food, such as cucumbers and fresh dates, to balance their natures (the warmth of fresh dates and the coolness of cucumbers), and to expand in foodstuffs without extravagance. It also indicates a woman's concern for her beauty and good appearance for her husband.

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