Ramadan is not just about fasting—it’s about reviving the Sunnah in every aspect of our lives, including the way we eat! 🌙 The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us the best foods for nourishment, healing, and barakah, and what better time to implement them than in this blessed month?
By incorporating Sunnah foods into our diet, we gain both physical benefits and spiritual rewards. So, let’s take a look at some Sunnah foods that will energise you, aid digestion, and keep you feeling healthy throughout Ramadan!
🌿 1️⃣ Dates – The Ultimate Sunnah Superfood
The Prophet ﷺ broke his fast with fresh dates (or dry ones if fresh were unavailable), and there’s so much wisdom in this!
✅ Instant energy boost – High in natural sugars for a quick pick-me-up
✅ Rich in fibre – Helps digestion and prevents constipation
✅ Packed with minerals – Magnesium, potassium, and iron to keep you strong
💡 Sunnah Tip: Eat an odd number of dates when breaking your fast.
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to break his fast with fresh dates before praying. If there were no (fresh dates), then with dry dates. If there were no (dry dates), then he would take a few sips of water. (Tirmidhi)
✨ Try this:
📌 Date & Nut Energy Balls – Blend dates, almonds, and honey for a healthy snack.
📌 Ajwa Dates – The Prophet ﷺ specifically recommended Ajwa dates for protection and health.
🥛 2️⃣ Milk – A Drink of Barakah
Milk was one of the Prophet’s favourite drinks, and it’s an excellent choice for Suhoor!
✅ Great source of calcium – Strengthens bones
✅ Keeps you full longer – High in protein and healthy fats
✅ A Sunnah drink! – The Prophet ﷺ made dua when drinking milk:
اللهم بارك لنا فيه وزدنا منه
Allahumma barik lana fihi wa zidna minhu.
O Allah, bless it for us and give us more of it.
💡 Sunnah Tip: Drink milk with honey or dates for extra nourishment!
✨ Try this:
📌 Date Milkshake for Suhoor – Blend dates (or use date syrup), milk, and a pinch of cinnamon for a filling drink – for a thicker healthy shake, add sugar free ice cream.
📌 Organic Goat’s Milk Powder or Fresh Goat’s Milk – The Prophet ﷺ drank goat’s milk too!
🍯 3️⃣ Honey – The Cure in the Sunnah
The Prophet ﷺ praised honey as a natural medicine. It’s perfect for keeping your throat soothed, boosting immunity, and adding natural sweetness to your meals!
✅ Natural energy booster – Keeps you active throughout the day
✅ Soothes the stomach – Helps with digestion
✅ Healing properties – Mentioned in the Quran:
“There emerges from their bellies a drink, varying in colours, in which there is healing for people.” (Quran 16:69)
💡 Sunnah Tip: Take a spoon of honey in the morning for health and energy!
✨ Try this:
📌 Honey & Lemon Tea for Suhoor – A warm, soothing drink to hydrate before fasting.
📌 Raw Manuka Honey – Best for boosting immunity during Ramadan.
🍇 4️⃣ Olives & Olive Oil – The Blessed Tree
The Prophet ﷺ said olive oil is blessed and encouraged us to use it for eating and applying to the skin.
✅ Rich in healthy fats – Helps you feel full for longer
✅ Anti-inflammatory – Aids digestion and prevents bloating
✅ Sunnah-approved – The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Eat olive oil and apply it, for indeed, it is from a blessed tree.” (Tirmidhi)
💡 Sunnah Tip: Drizzle olive oil over your meals for extra barakah and health!
✨ Try this:
📌 Olive Oil & Zaatar with Bread for Suhoor – A traditional, nutritious Sunnah meal.
📌 Organic Palestinian Olive Oil – Authentic, pure olive oil.
🐠 5️⃣ Barley – A Sunnah Super Grain
The Prophet ﷺ frequently ate barley in soups, bread, and porridge, and it’s one of the healthiest grains you can eat!
✅ Great for digestion – High in fibre
✅ Provides steady energy – Prevents sugar crashes
✅ Helps with recovery & illness – Used in Talbina, a Sunnah barley porridge
💡 Sunnah Tip: Make Talbina (a barley porridge) for Suhoor—it’s both Sunnah and a great energy source!
✨ Try this:
📌 Talbina Barley Porridge for Suhoor – Cook barley with milk, honey, and cinnamon.
📌 Organic Barley Flour – Use it for Sunnah bread or porridge.
🌰 Other Sunnah Foods to Include in Your Ramadan Diet
🫘 Lentils & Chickpeas – A great source of protein
🍏 Figs – Mentioned in the Quran as a nutritious fruit
🥜 Black Seed – The Prophet ﷺ said it’s a cure for all diseases (except death!)
🍎 Apples, Grapes & Pomegranates – Fruits packed with antioxidants
📥 Printable: Sunnah Foods Checklist
Want to start incorporating more Sunnah foods into your diet? Download this sunnah superfood book to track your meals and make meal planning easier! 📥
Final Thoughts 💭
Eating Sunnah foods is more than just a diet change—it’s a way to bring barakah into your life. These foods provide not only physical nourishment but also spiritual benefits, as they were loved and encouraged by our beloved Prophet ﷺ.
This Ramadan, let’s make a conscious effort to incorporate these blessed foods into our Suhoor, Iftaar, and daily meals. May Allah put barakah in everything we eat and give us the strength to fast with ease! 🤲
💬 Which Sunnah food is your favourite? Let me know in the comments!
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