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Food and Beverages

259 answers. Every one links back to its page or issue on themajlis.co.za.

Is the food of the People of the Book halaal?

The food of the Ahl-e- Kitaab (People of the Book) in the current age is not permissible, just as the meat and chickens which Muslim bodies certify as 'halaal' are not permissible.…

The Majlis Vol 25 No 01, p.5

Is it permissible to throw bones in the dirt bin?

It is permissible to throw bones in the bin. It is better to leave the bones somewhere outside for dogs. Also, according to the Hadith, bones are food for the jinn. A passing jinn…

The Majlis Vol 25 No 02, p.2

Is it permissible to sell tobacco and cigarettes?

The mufti is the type whom the Fuqaha label as 'maajin'(a moron, a buffoon, a chap lost in compound ignorance). Tobacco is extremely harmful for the health. It causes cancer and a…

The Majlis Vol 25 No 02, p.3

Is homeopathic medicine permissible?

Homeopathic medicine will be permissible if it does not contain alcohol, or animal ingredients. However, if no halaal remedy is available, then it will be permissible to accept…

The Majlis Vol 25 No 02, p.4

What is the status of grapetizer?

This potion is not halaal. It is poisonous - harmful for the physical health and destructive for the baatini (spiritual) health. In this potion of reconstituted muck, be sure of…

The Majlis Vol 25 No 03, p.4

Why are pigs haraam?

These animals are haraam because Allah Ta'ala says in His Kalaam that pigs are haraam.

The Majlis Vol 25 No 03, p.4