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Riyad as-Salihin 736 (Book 2, Hadith 10) #37225
Contentment with Vinegar

SUMMARY: Eating with vinegar is a sign of contentment and satisfaction.

Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet asked for sauce and was told that there was nothing except vinegar. He asked for it and began to eat from it saying, "How excellent is vinegar when eaten as sauce! How excellent is vinegar when eaten as Udm!" Muslim.
وعن جابر رضى الله عنه أن النبي سأل أهله الأدم فقالوا‏:‏ ما عندنا إلا خل، فدعا به، فجعل يأكل ويقول‏:‏ ‏ "‏نعم الأدم الخل، نعم الأدم الخل‏"‏ ‏.‏‏‏((رواه مسلم))‏

TOPICS
contentment  *  satisfaction  *  eating  *  vinegar  *  udm

QUICK LESSONS:
Appreciate the blessings given by Allah; Make the best out of what you have; Be contented with what you have; Stay away from greediness and envy

EXPLANATIONS:
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was once offered vinegar as a sauce to eat his food with. He accepted it happily and praised its taste. This hadith teaches us that we should be content and satisfied with whatever we have in life. We should not always strive for more than what we need or can afford. Instead, we should appreciate the blessings that Allah has given us and make the best out of them. Even if something may seem small or insignificant to us, it can still bring joy and satisfaction if used in the right way. This hadith also encourages us to stay away from greediness and envy as these are traits that will only lead to unhappiness in life.

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