Fatwa #332322 June 2001United States of America
Is it permissable to eat in restaurants that serve alcohol? Also can we eat food that is prepared by non Muslims?
Answer
Tayyibaat refers to that food which is pure (Halaal) beyond doubt.
Therefore, precaution should be exercised in determining which food is
Halaal beyond doubt. It is not sufficient to rely on the Halaal signs
advertised on windows of food outlets as many people use the sign only for
commercial purposes.
Food prepared by non-Muslims or served in a restaurant serving alcohol is
not Tayyibaat.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.
Therefore, precaution should be exercised in determining which food is
Halaal beyond doubt. It is not sufficient to rely on the Halaal signs
advertised on windows of food outlets as many people use the sign only for
commercial purposes.
Food prepared by non-Muslims or served in a restaurant serving alcohol is
not Tayyibaat.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.