Washing wax off fruit before eating it

Q: As you know that fruits are nowadays waxed. It can be of plant or animal source and in the whole process alcohol can also be used. Can we just peel the fruit, wash it and eat it?

A: Yes.

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

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)