Eating the previous night's food the next morning
Question
Can we eat left over food of the previous night the next morning. What does Islam say about it?
Answer
It is permissible.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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