Zaid Alsalami's response to Am I allowed to eat vegetarian food obtained from a non-Muslim? Does it make a difference if the non-Muslim prepared and cooked it?

Am I allowed to eat vegetarian food obtained from a non-Muslim? Does it make a difference if the non-Muslim prepared and cooked it?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 3 years ago

Bismihi ta'ala

This would depend on a few things:

1. The fatwa of your Marja' taqleed, regarding Ahlul Kitab being tahir or not.

2. The non-Muslim being from Ahlul Kitab, or not.

3. Whether they are wearing gloves, or if there is any cross-contamination.

Wassalam