Removing hair from food items
Question
If a hair from a human or animal gets on a food or drink item, do we have to dispose of it? I have multiple cats at home.
Answer
You should remove that hair.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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