Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 25216 — Dietary restriction for the sick

Ja'far narrates from his father, who said: A tray of dates was presented to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) as a gift, and Sayyiduna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) was feverish at the time. The narrator said: He (peace and blessings be upon him) tossed a date to Sayyiduna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him), then tossed another, until he (peace and blessings be upon him) had given him seven dates. Then he (peace and blessings be upon him) held back his hand and said: "These are enough for you."