الدباء

Gourd / Pumpkin (Dubba')

Food Digestive & StomachGeneral Tonic & Immunity

A squash the Prophet ﷺ was reported to particularly enjoy, noted by commentators as easily digested and nourishing.

sahih graded

فَجَعَلْتُ أَتَتَبَّعُ الدُّبَّاءَ فَأُلْقِيهِ بَيْنَ يَدَيْهِ

“I began picking out the pieces of gourd [from the stew] and placing them in front of him, [having noticed he liked it].” (meaning, not a literal translation)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5433; Sahih Muslim 2041 Sahih

Ibn al-Qayyim's Commentary

Ibn al-Qayyim notes gourd as cooling and moistening, gentle on a weak digestion, and a useful food to reintroduce after illness.

Caution

None significant; a generally well-tolerated food.