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Rulings on worship, marriage and divorce, business, food and everyday life — answered by Mufti Qasim Zia and the scholars of Akhuwat-e-Islami. 890 answers so far.
Food & Drink
Show all fatawaWhat should be done with left over food? Can we throw it away?
What should be done with the food that is left over – can it be disposed of in the bin?
I mistakenly bought some items that contain haram ingredients, can I pass them to my non-Muslim neighbour?
I unconsciously bought a few such things from Aldi which contain Harām ingredients. Should I dispose of these in the bin or should I give them to a non-Muslim acquaintance/friend?
What were the foods and drinks that our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ enjoyed eating and drinking?
What were the favourite dishes of the Noble Prophet ﷺ and what did he ﷺ like to eat & drink so that we may also buy these for the home?
Does meat become Haram to consume if it does not remain in the sight of a Muslim during the delivery process?
If a Halāl [lawful] animal is slaughtered according to Islamic principles, then cleaned, frozen and finally sealed and packed. It is then stamped with Halāl certification, and thereby delivered to…
Can we eat at restaurants that serve alcohol?
Can we eat Halāl food from a restaurant which serves alcohol? We would only be eating the Halāl food from there.
What is the ruling on eating oyster sauce, is it permissible?
Oyster sauce is available where we live, so how is it to eat this according to Hanafīs, what is the ruling of eating oysters and according to which Imām is this permissible?
Is the meat of rabbits and peacocks permissible to eat?
What do the noble ulamā say about eating the meat of peacocks and rabbits? Is it permissible?
Is the gelatine from all animals haram to eat?
Are all the types of Gelatine haram?
Can we give Aqiqah meat to non-Muslims?
Can the meat of ‘Aqīqah be distributed to non-Muslims??
Can Muslims go to the Pub if they don’t drink any Alcohol?
Is it allowed for Muslims to go to the pub if they do not drink alcohol. If it is not allowed, then why not? Then going to the supermarket will also be impermissible because alcohol is also sold…
Can I use mouthwash that contains Alcohol?
Can we use use mouthwash, as it contains alcohol?
Can we eat foods that contain only a small amount of Alcohol?
Is it permissible to eat foods which say there is alcohol inside them as an ingredient, and that actually contain alcohol as well, though one does not lose consciousness from it. Is there also a…
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