I have a tamil neighbour who buys fruit/sweets for our children. She assures us that she buys only halaal. She also has an interest acc at ABSA. Can my children consume her food?

· 18 Ramadan 1423 AH1 min readFatwa 7223English

Question

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I have a tamil neighbour who buys fruit/sweets for our children. She assures us that she buys only halaal. She also has an interest acc at ABSA. Can my children consume her food?

Answer

This good offering of your neighbour should be welcomed.

You should use this as a means of getting them closer to Islam. We suggest you educate your children to accept the fruits and sweets but if there is any doubt of halaal and haraam they should abstain and without the knowledge of your nieghbour dispose of the sweets or fruits.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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