What items fulfill the requirement for the blessed pre-dawn meal?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Fasting
Primary text
Any form of eating or drinking fulfills the virtue of the Suhur, based on the saying of the Prophet, "even if one of you takes a single sip of water." Furthermore, dates are affirmed as the best Suhur for a believer, according to the narration of Abu Hurayrah.
Supporting text
Sexual intercourse (Jima') is not recommended to be delayed until the time of Suhur because it is not something that provides strength for the fast and carries the risk of invalidating the fast and incurring expiation (Kaffarah).