Following requests from many of our esteemed Ulama on precautionary guidelines for Musallees and families for the holiday period, we have compiled a “Whether Warning”. The questions are common ones encountered over the years to which we have provided links to comprehensive explanations.
The question “whether” has been paraphrased to each of the common questions we receive during the holiday periods. Links have also been provided for your detailed reading and guidance.
1) Whether outlets advertised as Halaal Friendly are approved by SANHA?
Halaal Friendly can be Haraam deadly. Click here to understand just how deadly:
https://www.sanha.org.za/flashnews/2021/media/Halaal_Gazette_20.pdf
2) Whether having a cup of coffee in an establishment serving alcohol is permissible?
Give such places a wide berth. Get the Islamic ruling here:
https://www.sanha.org.za/flashnews/2021/media/Halaal_Gazette_21.pd
3) Whether a place that is Muslim-owned needs certification?
Whilst we cannot cast aspersions on anyone, rather place your reliance on our proven 28-year independent third-party quality assurance system. Click here for an explanation:
http://www.sanha.org.za/flashnews/2013/flashn77.htm
4) Whether we can consume Kosher when Halaal is unavailable as it is the safest and closest to Halaal?
The link below illustrates that substituting Kosher for Halaal is a grave error which compromises one’s faith:
https://www.sanha.org.za/flashnews/2021/media/Halaal_Gazette_18.pdf
5) Whether we can use food apps to order from the Halaal menus of delivery services?
Currently, there is no service provider certified for the exclusive delivery of Halaal food. This means that no protocols are in place to regulate the service to prevent contamination with Haraam items or even receiving one’s order from a non-Halaal vendor.
Click to view:
http://www.sanha.org.za/flashnews/2020/flashn155.html
6) Whether we can stick to breads and cakes from a non-Halaal bakery?
Certification of bakery outlets is amongst the most critical areas of Halaal certification.
Click here for the Knead to Know :
https://www.sanha.org.za/flashnews/2021/media/Halaal_Gazette_22.pdf
7) Whether we can just say Bismillah and Eat?
Get an understanding of this oft-misunderstood Hadith:
https://sanha.org.za/2023/08/20/128-just-say-bismillah-eat/
8) Whether generic Halaal Signs can be trusted?
Anybody can print or download Halaal logos from the internet for display to attract Muslim patrons. Without contractual agreements and consequent audits, they are not worth the paper they are written on. Remember, a body nourished by even a single morsel of Haraam becomes worthy of Hellfire!
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