Eating washing powder

Q: Whenever I'm close to my period, my body begins to crave washing powder. Is it permissible to eat?

A: No, it is not permissible as the chemical content is harmful and detrimental to the body.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)