In the interests of the safety of its citizens, warnings for various reasons are issued by the relevant authorities. These could be anything from civil unrest, criminal activity, scams, pandemics, road hazards, food safety, travel advisories and the one known to all, the weather warnings.

The purpose of such warnings is to alert the public on the possible impact that could occur. In the case of weather warnings, risk and danger will be mitigated through preparation such as type of clothing, carrying of umbrellas, avoidance of low lying areas, planning alternate travel routes, arming oneself with emergency response contact numbers, etc.

All this in the interest of one’s safety and prevention from physical harm. Moreso is the shelter from spiritual harm which could jeopardize our Faith. A Halaal lifestyle remains to be of the most important requirements for those who seek the pleasure of Allaah Ta’ala. Undeniably, the very act of consuming Halaal is a testimony to our belief in Allah Almighty and obedience to His Revelation.

The year-end holidays are upon us and heralds in school and business closures, local and overseas travel, as well as stay at home family reunions. It is a time of rest and recreation. However, there is no break from the command of consuming Halaal, even on holiday, as occasions and times do neither abrogate nor relax this obligation. The risk of consuming Haraam, albeit inadvertently, is highest at this time of the year. Misconceptions, misinformation and a lax attitude can cloud one’s judgment and lead to complacency in making food choices. This has prompted us to issue this cautionary “whether” warning

“Whether” Warning

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/flashn24.htm

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 which 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 from the link below.

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 printed on.  Remember, a body nourished by even a single morsel of Haraam becomes worthy of Hellfire!

Don’t Throw Caution into the Wind – Stay Halaal.