The food of the People of the Book

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Q 1: A Christian colleague may invite me to his house to have a meal. Is it permissible for me to eat the food served to me, if there is nothing unlawful about this food? (Part No. 22; Page No. 400)

A: Yes, it is permissible for you to eat the food that is served to you by your Christian colleague, whether in his house or elsewhere, as long as you are sure that the food is not Haram (prohibited) in itself or you do not know how it is made. This is because the basic rule is permissibility until there is evidence to the contrary. Being a Christian does not mean that it is forbidden to eat his food, because Allah (Exalted be He) has made the food of the People of the Book lawful for us. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.