Food and Drink

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

Q: The Quraan states that all underwater creatures are Halaal for Muslims. But, some Moulanas say that shark, crab and octopus are excluded. Is this correct or can we Muslims freely consume all underwater creatures?

Q: Can we consume zebra meat?

Q: What is the ruling on buying from open buffet restaurants, where the customer pays a set amount and eats an unknown amount of food that is not known to the buyer or the purchaser, rather he may eat until he is full?

Q: Can whales and sharks be eaten? Can you mention dalaail please? I am a student of deen.

Q: Can I give away multivitamin tablets that are not halal to a non-Muslim. I received them for free.

Q:

1. Must food be covered while it is being carried to the dastarkhan from the kitchen (for the meal)?

2. Must the uneaten food be covered while it is being carried from the dastarkhan to the kitchen (after meals)?

3. If so, what is the Shar`ee status of this practise?

Q: Is it permissible to eat prasaad and birthday cake or sweets offered that is offered to me. If I can't avoid it then how could i amend or compensate for this.

Q: Can we consume the ingredient e904 known as shellac, which is a secretion of a bug. Some Ulama say that it is permissible just like how honey is a secretion from the bee and is permissible. Please give a satisfactory answer.

Q:

1. Is it true that all food is halaal until it can be proven haraam?

2. There were a few suspicious ingredients in something my mom bought that could've been haraam if processed through animals instead of plants. I chose to eat it since I didn't want to waste food or disrespect my mom by rejecting the food. Was it sinful for me to consume the doubtful food?

3. Does the hadith of not having my dua accepted for 40 days for consuming haraam food also apply here even if my dua is of repentance?