Food and Drink

Q: Please could you enlighten me regarding the ruling for the following food ingredients:

1. Shellac

2. Calf Rennet (derived from non-Halaal slaughtered calves)

Q: Are drinks which contain ethanol halaal?

Q: Is it permissible to eat in a restaurant where alcohol is served or allowed? Will the same rule apply to a supermarket or aeroplane that sells alcohol?

Q: Is there any narration preventing or warning about eating fish and milk together?

Q: Through reliable sources I have come to know that broiler chicken is a cross breed of pig and hen. There are certain similarities in both of these like their meat is soft, both have common disease like swine flu and bird flu. Please let me known according to shariah is broiler chicken halal or haram?

Q: There is a kind of cheese coming from Holland (covered with something red or orange color) containing the ingredient "carotene". Is it halal?

Q: I have purchased vanilla essence (Robertsons and Moirs). These products contain ethanol, however they are certified halaal. Please advise on whether these are suitable for consumption and if so why?

Q: Is it sunnah to eat something sweet after meal?

Q: Is it sunnah to stand up and drink milk?

Q: Please inform me what is the ruling with regards to eating prawns, horse meat and peacock?