Is meat considered a condiment?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Expiations

Book 60 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

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Meat is considered a condiment. The Prophet, peace be upon him, said, "The master of condiments is meat," and also, "The master of your condiments is salt." This is because meat is customarily eaten with bread, thus functioning as a condiment, similar to items used for dipping.