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Alcohol in Islam

Q: Is it allowed for a Muslim to take alcohol? A: Alcohol and all intoxicants are completely forbidden in Islam, irrespective of the quantity consumed. Almighty Allah states in the Holy Qur'aan: O Believers! Verily wine is filth of Shaytaan, so abstain totally from it; (Surah 5: 90) And: “They ask you about wine and …

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Alcohol in Islam

Q: Is it allowed for a Muslim to take alcohol? A: Alcohol and all intoxicants are completely forbidden in Islam, irrespective of the quantity consumed. Almighty Allah states in the Holy Qur'aan: O Believers! Verily wine is filth of Shaytaan, so abstain totally from it; (Surah 5: 90) And: “They ask you about wine and …

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Debonairs PE Halaal Status

Q: Is Debonairs in Port Elizabeth Halaal? A: To the best of our knowledge Debonairs is not Halaal. We suggest that you visit them and ask to be shown a Halaal certificate. Mufti Siraj Desai

Debonairs PE Halaal Status

Q: Is Debonairs in Port Elizabeth Halaal? A: To the best of our knowledge Debonairs is not Halaal. We suggest that you visit them and ask to be shown a Halaal certificate. Mufti Siraj Desai

Carp Fish and Prawns

Q: Is carp halaal? What about prawns? A: Carp is a fish and is, therefore, totally halaal. Prawns are not halaal in the Hanafi math-hab because this is not a fish. In the Hanafi math-hab, only fish among seafood is halaal.

Carp Fish and Prawns

Q: Is carp halaal? What about prawns? A: Carp is a fish and is, therefore, totally halaal. Prawns are not halaal in the Hanafi math-hab because this is not a fish. In the Hanafi math-hab, only fish among seafood is halaal.

Softdrinks and Pig Ingredients

Q: I received an e-mail saying that Pepsi contains pork extracts. They say the head of Delhi University’s science and technology department, Dr. Mangoshada scientifically proved that the key element in Pepsi and cola contains extract from the intestines of pig. Is there any truth in this report? A: The email that was circulated regarding …

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Softdrinks and Pig Ingredients

Q: I received an e-mail saying that Pepsi contains pork extracts. They say the head of Delhi University’s science and technology department, Dr. Mangoshada scientifically proved that the key element in Pepsi and cola contains extract from the intestines of pig. Is there any truth in this report? A: The email that was circulated regarding …

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Moir’s Jelly and Custard

Q: What is the ruling on the following sweet products: Moir's jelly and custard products and Maynards? A: Contact SANHA or other reputable Halaal certifying bodies with your query.

Moir’s Jelly and Custard

Q: What is the ruling on the following sweet products: Moir's jelly and custard products and Maynards? A: Contact SANHA or other reputable Halaal certifying bodies with your query.