Food and Drink

Q: Is horse meat halaal?

Q:

1. I have heard that all utensils must be covered at night as sickness or evil can come down. Is this true? If things like the cap of a shampoo bottle is left open by mistake overnight, can it be used?

2. Can the crumbs that collect on the table cloth be dusted down the sink if one does not have access to a garden?

Q: I live in Spain. How can I know that chicken in KFC is halaal or haraam?

Q: Are we allowed to drink water from a copper glass for medical benefits?

Q: I have a question about animal renet used in certain foods. What is the Islamic ruling on this?

Q:

1. Can a muslim person attend and eat food of other religions (Hindu, Christian, etc) in fuctions like wedding, reception, etc?

2. Is it permissible in Islam for a Muslim to attend and eat food in functions of non-invited parties or strangers?

Q: Is it necessary to wear a topi when drinking water?

Q: Why we are not allowed to eat prawns, crab and octopus?

Q: Nowadays there is much issue with regards to halaal and haraam in Pakistan as well as in food and other products like shampoos and creams. If halaal is written on some product, can we have it? How can we confirm whether a product is really halaal or not? Is KFC and McDonalds halaal?

Q: Does Islam forbid from eating out without any reason?