QUESTION: Is a Muslim allowed to eat crabs and lobsters? ANSWER: It is not permissible to consume anything from the ocean besides fish according to the Hanafi Madhab. Hence, consuming crabs and lobsters is impermissible since they are not a part of the fish family....
QUESTION: Are Escargot or land snails Halaal to consume? ANSWER: No, it is not permissible to consume snails irrespective of whether they are land or sea snails, as they fall in the category of impurity. (ولا يحل) (ذو ناب يصيد بنابه) فخرج نحو البعير (أو مخلب يصيد...
Question:- Recently an article has been circulating stating that certain Bakers biscuits which contain ethanol are Haraam. After some research with the company, they have confirmed that the products do contain ethanol, however certified by NIHT. I am confused if I...
Question:- Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported : Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam prohibited drinking directly out of the mouth of a water-skin (container where water is kept). [Al-Bukhari and Muslim] Does this mean that we should not drink out of our...
QUESTION: 1. Is synthetic alcohol Halaal for consumption? Synthetic alcohols are lab made; they are not made by fermenting of grapes or wheat (which is done in wine/beer making). 2. Also, what about substances like propylene glycol, which have 2 alcohol groups (as in...
QUESTION: What is the ruling regarding meat that is grown in laboratories? ANSWER: Islam is a complete and perfect way that has covered every aspect of a Muslim’s life, leaving no scope for any addition or subtraction. The laws of our beautiful Deen have been...
QUESTION: Kindly advise on the permissibility of the ingredient 'shellac', when used in food items? ANSWER: Shellac is a resin secreted by the female lac bug on tree trunks in the forests of India and Thailand. Branches covered in these tiny insects and the lac they...
Question:- Is nutmeg Halaal or Haraam? Answer:- Fataawa Mahmoodiyyah states that to eat nutmeg itself is prohibited. However, if it is used in minimum quantity in food as Masala and is not intoxicating then it will be permitted. [Fataawa Mahmoodiyyah Pg.84 Vol.27]...