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South African National Halaal Authority (SANHA) A FRIEND IN KNEAD IS A FRIEND INDEED |
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No.131 |
January 2019 : Jumaad al Ulaa 1440
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In the last 48 hours a serious allegation has been circulating on social media. It alleges that a non-Muslim owned bakery certified as Halaal, has no Muslim supervision and was willing to bake a birthday cake with an image of a brand of alcohol on edible paper as well as utilising the alcohol itself. This has prompted queries on SANHA's position in this matter. SANHA cannot and will not comment on the specific allegation, its veracity, method of obtaining the information and processes followed in making claims of Halaal as it neither certifies the outlet nor accredited any other body or persons to grant such approval. It will not prescribe to those who accept such alleged standards. For our legion of members, subscribers and supporters we certainly can comment on the complexities and challenges faced on the certification of bakery outlets which is regarded amongst the most critical areas of Halaal certification. In fact we go further and aver that outlets which are not certified/approved should be avoided as they fall within the category of mushtabihāt (doubtful areas) for the following very important reasons:-
The perfect Exemplar to mankind, our Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) stated, “The Halaal is clear and the Haraam is clear; in between these two there are doubtful matters concerning which people do not know (whether they are Halaal or Haraam). One who avoids them, in order to safeguard his religion and his honour, is safe. Anyone who gets involved in any of these doubtful items, may fall into the Haraam”. DON’T GO OFF HALF-BAKED WHEN IT COMES TO OUR IMAAN. Further reading: Selecting Your Halaal Certifying Body - click here |
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