Can Muslims consume apple cider vinegar?

Apple cider vinegar is a type of vinegar that is made from fermented apple juice. It has a sour, pungent taste and is used as a food ingredient, condiment, and household cleaner.

Vinegar is mentioned in the Quran as one of the ingredients of the drink that the people of Paradise will be given. The verse reads, "And they will be given to drink a pure drink, sealed with musk - from a spring from which the servants of Allah will drink, gushing forth abundantly, and they give it to drink pure, mixed with ginger." (Surah al-Mutaffifin, 25-27).

Some scholars interpret this verse to mean that vinegar is a permissible drink for Muslims. However, other scholars believe that the vinegar mentioned in this verse is a special kind of vinegar that is not available in this world.

As a general rule, anything that is lawful (halal) for consumption is permissible for Muslims to consume, unless it is specifically prohibited in the Quran or the Sunnah. Since there is no explicit prohibition against consuming apple cider vinegar, it is generally considered to be permissible for Muslims to consume it.

However, it is important to note that some people may have individual sensitivities or allergies to apple cider vinegar. If you experience any adverse effects after consuming apple cider vinegar, you should stop consuming it and consult a healthcare professional.