Buying a car with a logo which resembles a cross
Question
Is it permissible to buy cars or trucks etc. made by chevrolet as their logo is somewhat of a plus sign which may look like a cross (Christian cross) or may resemble it. So is it permissible to buy their cars ?
Answer
It is permissible to buy the car. One may remove the sign or cover it.
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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