Taking promotional products from companies
Question
Some companies promote their products by offering them for free for for a limited time/at a specific place. Is it permissible to consume these products?
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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