Fatwa #496015 February 2002South Africa
Asalaam'u'a'laikum. Imam, what are views about eating "Hot Cross Buns". There were some rumours about the "cross" having some Christian significance are we supposed to abstain from eating them?
Answer
Kindly refer below our standard reply to similar queries.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Moulana Imraan Vawda
FATWA DEPT.
Q: Is it permissible to purchase, sell and/or consume easter eggs and
bunnies?
A: According to the Encylopaedia Britannica, the easter egg along with the
easter bunny are popular customs reflecting many ancient pagan survivals.
(britannica.com). Apart from this, the egg and the Easter lamb have deep
significance in the Christian faith. (Holy Cross Catholic Church;
britannica.com).
It is not permissible to purchase, sell and/or consume Easter eggs and
bunnies. The proceeds from the sales of easter eggs and bunnies will be
Haraam. The same ruling applies for Hot Cross Buns.
Al-Mahmood 18
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Moulana Imraan Vawda
FATWA DEPT.
Q: Is it permissible to purchase, sell and/or consume easter eggs and
bunnies?
A: According to the Encylopaedia Britannica, the easter egg along with the
easter bunny are popular customs reflecting many ancient pagan survivals.
(britannica.com). Apart from this, the egg and the Easter lamb have deep
significance in the Christian faith. (Holy Cross Catholic Church;
britannica.com).
It is not permissible to purchase, sell and/or consume Easter eggs and
bunnies. The proceeds from the sales of easter eggs and bunnies will be
Haraam. The same ruling applies for Hot Cross Buns.
Al-Mahmood 18