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Can I eat food from a non-Muslim's function or home?

52 fatawa in the archive answer questions on this, from 4 South African Darul Iftas (Ask Imaam, Mufti Online, Azaadville, Ibn Masood). Below, each Darul Ifta’s answer is quoted word for word from the opening of one of its fatawa.

Based on the fatawa linked below. Please read the sources and double-check with a Darul Ifta for your situation.

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What the Darul Iftas say

“It is not permissible for a Muslim to show any type of respect to any kuffaar celebration or festival or associate with it in any way. Hence, it is not permissible for a Muslim to say "Happy Diwali" to Hindus.”

Mufti Online — Wishing Hindus "Happy Diwali" on the occasion of Diwali · 2 Nov 2020

“If a person wishes non-Muslims “Happy Diwali” in honour of the day, then there is a fear of losing one’s Imaan. By wishing the Kuffar “Happy Diwali”, their customs and beliefs of Shirk are honoured, which we have been prohibited from doing.”

Ibn Masood — Wishing Hindus “Happy Diwali” and selling fireworks · 5 Nov 2023

“Diwali is a religious celebration of the Hindus in which the return of Lord Rama is commemorated, along with Sita and Lakshmana , from his 14-year-long exile and vanquishing the demon-king Ravana.”

Ask Imaam — Are Muslims allowed to visit their Hindu friends for Diwali and have sweets at their house? · 13 Nov 2012

Quotes are the opening words of each answer as published; the full answer, its conditions and references are on the fatwa page. Answers depend on the exact details of each question.

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  1. Dressmaker altering clothing of non-Muslims for Diwali or ChristmasMufti Online · 21 Jun 2026
  2. Applying Mehndi On A Non-Muslim At The Time Of DiwaliAzaadville · 31 Oct 2024
  3. Greeting Kuffar with 'Merry Christmas'?Ask Imaam · 13 Dec 2023
  4. Wishing Hindus “Happy Diwali” and selling fireworksIbn Masood · 5 Nov 2023
  5. Partaking of food prepared by Hindus at the time of DiwaliMufti Online · 23 Nov 2025
  6. A Non-Muslim Transporting Halaal MeatAzaadville · 4 Jul 2022
  7. How to reply to the Salaam of Non-Muslims and wishing Non-Muslims ‘happy diwali’?Ask Imaam · 9 Sep 2019
  8. Non-Muslim delivering Halaal meatIbn Masood · 8 Dec 2021
  9. Greeting non-Muslims and treating them wellMufti Online · 5 May 2025
  10. Is it permissible supply a Hindu Pooja/prayer shop with sweet meats?Ask Imaam · 7 Jun 2018
  11. Husband taking a Christian as a second wife and ill-treating the first wifeMufti Online · 11 Feb 2023
  12. Is it permissible supply a Hindu Pooja/prayer shop with sweet meats?Ask Imaam · 2 Jun 2018
  13. Buying food from a non-Muslim restaurant that gets its meat from a MuslimMufti Online · 24 Jan 2023
  14. Wishing Hindus "Happy Diwali" on the occasion of DiwaliMufti Online · 2 Nov 2020
  15. Are Muslims allowed to visit their Hindu friends for Diwali and have sweets at their house?Ask Imaam · 13 Nov 2012

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