Question
Is it permissible to eat the food which Indian neighbours sent to us on their holy days? In general is it permissible to eat halaal food from the utensils of non-Muslims?
Answer
(The meaning of 'Indian' as understood by the brother, is Hindu. There are Indian Muslims and Hindus who are Indian mushrikeen.)
The Fuqaha have unanimously decreed that without valid reason it is not permissible to consume the food of kuffaar nor to eat from their utensils. If there develops a real need, e.g. Muslim prisoners have no choice, then the halaal food may be consumed, and their utensils should be first washed, then used.
It is not permissible to eat the food which Hindus present. For Hindus, cow urine and cow dung are pure and holy substances. Moreover, these filthy substances are regarded as purifiers. In addition, they 'bless' their food on their holy occasions. Their blessings are acts of idol-worship. A Muslim is not in need of any fatwa for understanding the prohibition. Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: "Seek a fatwa from your heart."
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- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 25 No 03
- PDF page
- 6
Verbatim verified against the source PDF
Appears under THE FOOD AND UTENSILS OF KUFFAAR. This heading is the nearest headline at or before the page and is approximate. Do not cite it alone.