Eating food distributed in the musjid
Question
Muslim brothers are disturbing food in the masjid such as dates, rice, fruits, etc. Can we eat them? I am scared as I do not know their intention. What shall I do?
Answer
When these are given then generally it is for thawaab. There is no harm in accepting it.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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