Question
In prisons the haraam carrion chickens certified by SANHA and MJC are served to Muslim prisoners. Some prisoners abstain from consuming these haraam chickens. However, others argue that since proper halaal food is not available in prison, we may eat the chickens. These inmates ask if they should recite Bismillaah when eating the haraam carrion chickens?
Answer
It is Haraam to say 'Bismillaah' (The Name of Allah) on carrion chickens and meat. In prison other foods besides the rotten haraam carrion which the shaitaani organizations certify are available. In the circumstances it is not permissible to devour the rotten haraam chickens. Reciting Bismillaah when devouring SANHA and MJC-approved carrion chickens is an aggravated sin
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 20 No 09
- PDF page
- 4
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