Darul Ifta, Darul Uloom Azaadville

Printing The Name Of Allah Ta’ala On Edible Items

· 19 Rabiʻ I 1447 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it possible to write words which contain Allah’s names as decoration on edible items. For example, JazakhAllahu Khairan on cakes or biscuits intended as gifts to teachers?

Answer

In the enquired case, one should avoid writing Allah Allah Ta’ala’s name on edible items because it is made for cutting, biting and consuming with no intention of acquiring a cure or barakah from it. Eventually the name may even be left marred or smudged if half the Great Name is cut causing apparent disrespect. Mere words of thanks should be used to attain the objective.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

: إن كان بقصد العلامة لا يكره وللتهاون يكره…

الاشباه والنظائر ص ٢٨ ج ١

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Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.
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