Is Sasko and Albany bread halaal?

Answer

Now why would you ask this question? Almost everyone consumes this bread. We shall venture the motivation for your question. Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: "Sin is what agitates your conscience" When a person's Imaan is sound and healthy, there is a jilaa' (a radiant light/noor) in the Mu'min's heart. The healthy and radiant Imaan sends up a warning alarm if confronted by something which is inimical to the Muslim's moral, spiritual and physical well-being. Look at the formidable list of chemical ingredients in Sasko and Albany bread. The list of chemical ingredients should be sufficient to deter Muslims from consuming such bread. After digesting the list of ingredients, bring to mind that Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: "Seek a fatwa from your heart." This is an issue for which you do not require a Mufti's fatwa, especially the maajin and crank muftis of this era. Your heart, if your Imaan is sound, will be an adequate Mufti to guide you.

Halaal-Tayyib bread which you bake in your home with your taahir hands, will become stale the very next day. But all bread prepared commercially remains 'fresh' even after several days. The ingredients are the answer for this deceptive 'freshness'. Abstain from all commercially prepared bread, and protect your Imaan and Akhlaaq with halaal-tayyib bread prepared at home.