Cross Contamination

Question Due to possibility of cross-contamination in gloves, ovens, slicers, etc. with pork or other haram products. Is it permissible to eat pizza from fast food chains like Dominos, Pizza Hut, Hungry Howie’s, etc.? Answer One would first need to ascertain the...

Selling Meat with different origins

Question I run meat business, and it concerns me alot on the general practices of meat selling in UAE. Consumer always ask whether the meat is pakistani or indian, however in general the fair pricing of these two countries are not acceptable to customer. So it is a...

Crickets Used in Protein Powder

Question I wanted to use a powder produced by ‘Protein Rebel’, however it has powdered crickets in it. Is this permissible to consume? Answer In the Hanafi school, all insects are unlawful (haram) to consume except for locusts which have been permitted, as an...

Chardonnay Vinegar

Question Salams. I recently came across Chardonnay Vinegar flavoured crisps, please can you let me know if they are halal. I know most Vinegars are but not sure about Chardonnay. Jazakallah Answer Vinegars are permissible to consume even though they originate from...

Alcohol in German Bread

Question I need to ask that in German bread one of the ingredients is alcohol (I don’t know it’s specifications), is it halal to eat it as lot of Muslim eat this bread on the pretext that alcohol is evaporated during baking making it halal to consume....

CBD oil and flower

Question A.w.w. Is the use of CBD permissable in Islam? The Oil, Flowers, etc. The Oil can be applied & also consumed, and the CBD flower can be smoked. Is the use of CBD permissable? Answer If the use of CBD does not result in intoxicating effects and will not be...