(Second chain) The Noble Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him and his family, was very fond of pumpkin. When a broth containing pumpkin was brought to him, the side of the vessel with the pumpkin would be brought closer to him, peace and blessings be upon him and his family.

It is also narrated from Sayyiduna Anas (may Allah be pleased with him), he says: I saw the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) eating fresh dates and watermelon together.

It is narrated from Sayyiduna Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Vinegar is the best condiment; the house is not devoid of curry in which there is vinegar.

(Second chain) The Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) asked his household for a condiment. They said: There is no condiment, but there is vinegar. He (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) asked for vinegar, and began to eat with it, and said: Vinegar is the best condiment.

Sayyiduna Jabir bin Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with them both) narrates that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) took my hand and walked with me towards his house. When we reached the house, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) asked:“Is there any lunch or dinner?”They gave a few pieces of bread. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:“Is there no curry?”They replied:“No, but there is vinegar.”The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:“Bring it to me, vinegar is the best curry.”Sayyiduna Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) says: Since I heard from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) that vinegar is the best curry, from that time I started liking vinegar. And Sayyiduna Talha bin Nafi’ (may Allah have mercy on him) said: Since I heard this from Sayyiduna Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) about vinegar, from that time I also started liking vinegar.

Ismail narrates from his father: He says: I entered upon a man who was eating dates mixed with milk. He said to me: Come closer and eat, for the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) has declared both of these things to be superior and excellent.

It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Usaid (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) said: Eat olive oil and apply it to your body, for it is produced from a blessed tree.

Sayyiduna Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: The superiority of Sayyidah Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) over other women is like the superiority of tharid over all other foods.

Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) narrates that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Whoever is provided food by Allah, let him say: "O Allah! Bless it for us and provide us with better than it." And whoever is provided milk to drink by Allah, let him recite this supplication: "O Allah! Bless it for us and increase it for us." Milk alone suffices in place of both food and drink.

Wahshi bin Harb narrates from his father, and he from his grandfather, that a man said to the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him): We eat food, but we do not feel satisfied. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Perhaps you eat separately. Eat together and mention the name of Allah over it; there will be blessing for you.