Fatwa #1643810 March 2008South Africa
Can we eat Macdonalds?
Question
I do not eat macdonalds. if i visit my brother and he offers me macdonalds can i eat it
In S.Africa MJC has approved all McDonalds
Answer
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Assalaamu `alaykum waRahmatullahi Wabarakatuh
We are not a halal certifying body. We are however affiliated with the Jamiat Ulama KZN. You may present your query to the Halal Department of Jamiatul Ulama KZN for guidance. The biggest highlight of the Halal Department of Jamiatul Ulama KZN is that its services are absolutely free of charge. Hereunder are the contact details of the Halal Department.
Jamiatul Ulama – KZN
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Email: admin@jamiatkzn-halaal.org.za
And Allah knows best
Wassalam
Ml. Ehzaz Ajmeri,
Student Darul Iftaa
Checked and Approved by:
Mufti Ebrahim Desai