Question: I have many colleagues in college, some are Shia, and others are Christians. During break times, we sometimes eat together. Is it permissible to eat from their plates, and what if they feel bad if we don’t? Please answer in light of the Quran and Hadith.
Answer: There is no prohibition in Islamic law against eating from the plates of your Shia or Christian colleagues, provided that the food is permissible (halal) according to Islamic standards. However, if their food involves religious rituals, even if the food is halal, consuming it would not be allowed.
It is also recommended that you keep good Muslim friends with whom you can share meals, as Islam discourages forming close friendships with non-believers. But if your interaction with non-Muslims is for the purpose of inviting them to Islam, then it is commendable.
✍ Sheikh Maqbool Ahmed Salafi (Hafizahullaah)
Jeddah Dawah Center – As-Salamah – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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