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Sahih Muslim #5215

The Book of Drinks
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The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي بِشْرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم سَأَلَ أَهْلَهُ الأُدُمَ فَقَالُوا مَا عِنْدَنَا إِلاَّ خَلٌّ ‏.‏ فَدَعَا بِهِ فَجَعَلَ يَأْكُلُ بِهِ وَيَقُولُ ‏ "‏ نِعْمَ الأُدُمُ الْخَلُّ نِعْمَ الأُدُمُ الْخَلُّ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
We have nothing with us but vinegar. He asked for it, he began to eat it, and then said: Vinegar is a good condiment, vinegar is a good condiment.
Narrated by Jabir b. 'Abdullah reported that Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) asked his family for condiment. They (the members of his household) said:

Context

Jabir b. 'Abdullah narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) asked for a condiment and was given vinegar, which he praised as a good condiment. This illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) appreciation for simple and humble food items, promoting a positive attitude towards what is available.

Modern Application

In everyday life, this hadith encourages individuals to appreciate and make the best of what they have, even if it is something as simple as vinegar. It promotes gratitude and a positive mindset towards food and sustenance.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Eating Etiquette and Blessings in Food because it emphasizes the importance of appreciating simple condiments and food items.

Eating EtiquetteBlessings in Food

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This hadith is #5215 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Drinks. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Jabir b. 'Abdullah reported that Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) asked his family for condiment. They (the members of his household) said:.

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