Eating cheese on its own

Q: Is there any Islamic evidence that cheese can't be eaten alone. I heard for the first time that it must be eaten with bread or a biscuit not on its own.

A: This has no basis. It can be eaten alone or with other foods.

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

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)