Is salt considered a condiment?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Expiations

Book 60 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

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Salt is considered a condiment. The Prophet, peace be upon him, stated, "The master of your condiments is salt," as narrated by Ibn Majah. Salt is a condiment because it is customarily eaten with bread and is not usually consumed by itself.