36/30. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 2051a — Vinegar as the Best Condiment
The virtue of vinegar and using it as a condiment
Hadith About Vinegar: Food Manners and Simple Praise
Sahih Muslim : 2051a
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 2051a
حَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الدَّارِمِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ حَسَّانَ، أَخْبَرَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ، بْنُ بِلاَلٍ عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " نِعْمَ الأُدُمُ - أَوِ الإِدَامُ - الْخَلُّ " .
A'isha Narrated from:
A'isha reported Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as saying: The best of condiments or condiment is vinegar.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 2051aIn-book reference : Book 36, Hadith 224USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 23, Hadith 5091
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 2051a
This Hadith about vinegar is short, but it gives a warm lesson about simple food. 'A'isha reported that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said the best of condiments, or condiment, is vinegar. The wording praises vinegar as an accompaniment to food. It does not turn vinegar into a cure for every sickness, nor does it list health claims. The main point is that a plain condiment can be valued and spoken of well. People searching for vinegar hadith or the best condiment is vinegar hadith are usually looking for this exact prophetic praise. The report teaches a simple attitude: appreciate what is available and do not look down on modest food.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم praised vinegar as a condiment.
- The Hadith values simple food without adding extra claims.
- A believer can learn to appreciate what is available.
