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Question: hindu food

salaamz


hope your ok i jus wanna ask can we buy paan from hindu shops because i heard the put cow wee init cause its der god or sutink


thanks

 
 
Answered by: Ulamaa ID 03 (UK)
Date: 27/10/2005 07:36am

Bismihi Subhanahu Wa-ta'ala Assalamooalaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh Respected Sister or Brother

Find out for sure that this is the case first. We cannot make a decision simply on the basis of rumours.

A. In principle, it is permitted to purchase, eat or consume products made by Non Muslims with the following 2 conditions:

1. The product in itself must be Halaal.

2. It must not be related to any non Muslim religious functions for example, Christmas, Diwali, Cross, Idols, and Easter etc.

Notwithstanding, it is Afzal (best) to buy products from Muslims especially as the products you mention are made by Muslims in the hoards. We should then try our best to avoid.


(Mufti) Abdullah Patel
Halal Food Guide
 
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