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Is vanilla extract Halaal? |
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Q: 83 – Title: Is vanilla extract Halaal?
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Is vanilla extract halal for consumption when used in other food products e.g. chocolate or other foods.
Is vanilla flavoured foods e.g. yoghurt, drinks, ice cream halal because I have heard vanilla is extracted using alcohol?
Jazakallah for your time
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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salamu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullahi wa-barakatuh.
There are different types of vanilla extracts and vanilla flavored foods including the processing structures such as cold processing, etc. Therefore, we cannot issue a general ruling on the permissibility or impermissibility of Vanilla extracts.
In order for us to issue a ruling, kindly specify the specific type of Vanilla Extract/vanilla flavored food and the manufacturing company you are referring to.
And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Ismail Desai,
Student Darul Iftaa
Durban, South Africa
Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai. |
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Q: 82 – Title: Is crab halal?
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I would like to know that is crab halal or haram?
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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salamu 'alaykum wa-rahmatullahi wa-barakatuh.
According to Hanafi Madhab, all water borne creatures besides fish are impermissible to consume. This includes creatures like crab, tortoise and frog. [1]
And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Mawlana Faisal bin Abdul Hameed
Student, Darul Iftaa
Canada
Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai.
www.daruliftaa.net
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[1] (قال: ولا يؤكل من حيوان الماء إلا السمك) ش: أي قال القدوري - رَحِمَهُ اللَّهُ - في " مختصره ": وقال الكرخي - رَحِمَهُ اللَّهُ -: كره أصحابنا كل ما في البحر إلا السمك خاصة فإنه حلال أكله إلا ما طفى منه فإنهم كرهوه. وقال شيخ الإسلام خواهر زاده: ويكره أكل ما سوى السمك من دواب البحر عندنا كالسرطان، والسلحفاة، والضفدع وخنزير الماء ( البناية شرح الهداية ج 11، ص 604 ، دار الكتب العلمية)
(ويكره) أي لا يحل (أكل الضبع) لأن له ناباً (والضب) دابة تشبه الجرذون لورود النهي عنه، ولأنه من الحشرات (والحشرات) وهي صغار دواب الأرض (كلها) : أي المائي والبري كالضفدع والسلحفاة والسرطان والفأر والوزغ والحيات لأنها من الخبائث (اللباب في شرح الكتاب ، ج3 ، ص 230، المكتبة العلمية) |
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Is it permissible to open a subway? |
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Q: 80 – Title: Is it permissible to open a subway?
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I have 2 brothers and we are all working together in the US since we arrived with my parents. We used to own a gas station which sold haram things and we moved to a different type of business which is import and export, but as the economy is now suffering really bad, money is very tight now and we do not make enough money to even pay the house payment, let alone food and other bills for almost 3 years now.
We have been looking for a long time for a halal business but we are unable to find anything. We are thinking about opening a restaurant such as subway, but we know that it sells pork. I would like to know if it is permissible or not since these restaurants require the sale of all their products and I cannot refuse to sell pork? Jazzakallah Khair.
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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salamu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullahi wa-barakatuh.
It is not permissible to sell pork.[1] You should live a simple lifestyle which does not demand a high income. Adopt a lifestyle which would best allow you to repay all your debts. If you are experiencing financial difficulties then you should consider making adjustments in your standard of living and downscale your expenses. All you require is courage and determination.
Allah Ta’ala says,
{وَمَنْ يَتَّقِ اللَّهَ يَجْعَلْ لَهُ مَخْرَجًا}
“And whosoever fears God, He shall make for him a way (out of every difficulty).”
Quran 65:2
Constantly make the following Dua for ease in sustenance,
اللَّهُمَّ اكْفِنِي بِحَلاَلِكَ عَنْ حَرَامِكَ، وَأَغْنِنِي بِفَضْلِكَ عَمَّنْ سِوَاكَ
Alhummakfini bi halalika ‘an haramik wa aghnini bi fadhlika ‘aman siwak
“Oh Allah suffice me with that which you have permitted abstaining from that which you have forbidden and make me independent of all those besides you.”
(Tirmizi vol.5 pg.452; Dar algharb alislami)
And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Mawlana Ali bin Cassim
Student Darul Iftaa
Los Angeles, CA (USA)
Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai.
www.daruliftaa.net
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[1] قال: (وبيع الميتة والدم والخمر والخنزير والحر وأم الولد والمدبر، والجمع بين حر وعبد، وميتة وذكية باطل) أما الميتة والدم والحر فلأنها ليست بمال (الاختيار لتعليل المختار ج2 ص 23،مطبعة الحلبي) |
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Can I share food with a Hindu? |
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Q: 81 – Title: Can I share food with a Hindu?
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I am a student living in London. My friend is a Hindu and I have to share food with her which is not permissible in Islam. What should I do? She is also my friend so I cannot just tell her directly to go and eat somewhere else because that will be very rude. I am very tensed! Please let me know can I share food with a Hindu?
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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salamu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullahi wa-barakatuh.
One of the integral aims of a Muslim is to call others to the success of this life and the hereafter. Through interaction with non-Muslims we are afforded the opportunity to display the beauty of Islam. Wherever we are we should be beacons for the guiding light of Islam. Islamic values and principles should be instilled in our lives so that we influence the people and environment around us.
As Muslims our mission is to emulate our Beloved Prophet salallahu 'alayhi wasallam in displaying high and lofty character. We should be an example for all in our conduct and dealings with those around us. Nabi salallahu 'alayhi wasallam himself was known for his great personality even before the advent of Islam. In a like manner we should exert ourselves in displaying good conduct. Nabi salallahu 'alayhi wasallam said,
مَا مِنْ شَيْءٍ أَثْقَلُ فِي الْمِيزَانِ مِنْ حُسْنِ الْخُلُقِ
“There is nothing weightier than good character on the scales (of Qiyamah).”
(Abu Dawood vol.4 pg.253; Maktabah al-Asriya)
Through sublime conduct we win the hearts of people and exemplify Islam in its practical form. Those around us will be attracted to that which governs our character. This in turn will feed people the understanding of Islam and how it creates the best of society.
If you have to share meals with non-Muslim colleagues then use the opportunity to share Islam and the character of Muslims. If you do this with the intention of propagating Islam then it is hoped that you will be rewarded. However in doing so, guard your Islamic values and practices.
And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Mawlana Ali bin Cassim
Student Darul Iftaa
Los Angeles, CA (USA)
Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai. |
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Are Muslims allowed to eat seafood? |
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Q: 79 – Title: Are Muslims allowed to eat seafood?
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Are Muslims allowed to eat seafood?
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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salamu `alaykum wa-rahmatullahi wa-barakatuh.
According to Imam Abu Hanifah (Rahmatullahi Ta’Ala), only live fish from the creatures of the sea can be consumed. Anything else besides live fish from the sea is not permissible. [i]
It is not permissible to eat a fish if it is dead and floating in the sea.[ii]
According to Imam Malik (Rahmatullahi Ta’Ala) it is permissible to eat everything from the except the pig, dog and human.[iii]
According to Imam Shafi (Rahmatullahi Ta’Ala) it is permissible to eat everything from the sea, except the dog and donkey.[iv]
According to Imam Ahmad Bin Hambal (Rahmatullahi Ta’Ala), it permissible to eat the lobster and the turtle from the sea, but it is not permissible to eat the frogs, snakes and crocodiles. [v]
And Allah knows best.
Mawlana Saeed Ahmed Golaub
Westmoreland, Jamaica, West Indies
Student Darul Iftaa
Checked and Approved
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
daruliftaa.net
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[i] البناية –فى شرح الهدية المكتبة الحقانية -قال: "ولا يؤكل من حيوان الماء إلا السمك" vol.14, p.329
[ii] أ - بِحَدِيثِ أَبِي دَاوُدَ عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُمَا قَال: قَال رَسُول اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: مَا أَلْقَى الْبَحْرُ أَوْ جَزَرَ عَنْهُ فَكُلُوهُ، وَمَا مَاتَ فِيهِ فَطَفَا فَلاَ تَأْكُلُوهُ الموسوءة الفقهية الكويتية – و زارة الأوقاف والشنون الإسلامية vol. 5. P. 128
[iii] البناية –فى شرح الهدية المكتبة الحقانية - وقال مالك وجماعة من أهل العلم بإطلاق جميع ما في البحر. واستثنى بعضهم الخنزير والكلب والإنسان vol.14, p.329-330
[iv] وَقِيلَ إنْ أُكِلَ مِثْلُهُ فِي الْبَرِّ حَلَّ، وَإِلَّا فَلَا: كَكَلْبٍ وَحِمَارٍ
مغينى المحتاج دارو الحديث Vol.6. P.160
[v] وَذَهَبَ الْحَنَابِلَةُ فِي الْحَيَوَانِ الْبَرْمَائِيِّ، كَكَلْبِ الْمَاءِ وَالسُّلَحْفَاةِ وَالسَّرَطَانِ إِلَى أَنَّهُ إِنَّمَا يَحِل بِالتَّذْكِيَةِ.
وَزَادُوا بِالإِْضَافَةِ لِلضُّفْدَعِ اسْتِثْنَاءَ الْحَيَّةِ وَالتِّمْسَاحِ، فَقَالُوا بِحُرْمَةِ الثَّلاَثَةِ: فَالضُّفْدَعُ لِلنَّهْيِ عَنْ قَتْلِهَا، وَالْحَيَّةُ لاِسْتِخْبَاثِهَا، وَالتِّمْسَاحُ لأَِنَّ لَهُ نَابًا يَفْتَرِسُ بِهِ الموسوءة الفقهية الكويتية – و زارة الأوقاف والشنون الإسلامية vol. 5. P. 131 |
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