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Did the Prophet, peace be upon him, eat apple cider vinegar, and what type of vinegar did he eat, and is the hadith "A house in which there is vinegar will not be poor" authentic?

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The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, ate vinegar and described it as "an excellent condiment." There are authentic hadiths that confirm this, such as his saying, peace and blessings be upon him: "Vinegar is an excellent condiment," and his saying: "Indeed, vinegar is an excellent condiment." However, the hadith: "O Allah, bless vinegar, for it was the condiment of the prophets before me, and a house in which there is vinegar will never be poor," is fabricated. The hadiths did not specify the type of vinegar, but it is most likely grape or date vinegar, given the prevalence and availability of these two types in that era, and what scholars mentioned about vinegar production in their books. Vinegar indicates frugality in eating. All types of vinegar have health benefits, and to determine the differences between them, one should consult specialists.

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