A hadith and commentary.
It is narrated in an authentic hadith that the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, asked for some food to eat.
They could find nothing for him but some loaves of bread, so they brought them to him.
He asked, "Do you have any condiment?"—meaning a side dish such as meat, broth, oil, or the like.
They replied, "We have nothing but vinegar."
He ordered them to bring it, and he began to eat with it, saying:
"What an excellent condiment is vinegar."
"What an excellent condiment is vinegar."
Commentary.
Imam Ibn al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy on him, said:
He said that to comfort and please the heart of the one who provided it.
May the prayers, peace, and blessings of Allah be upon him.