Question:
Asalamoalaykum,
I’m explaining my query futher that i sent you about the chocolates. I want to know whether ‘storck merci’ choclates made in germany is halal? My muslim friend gifted me with a box I had some chcolate then I realised that I should still make sure if its Halal, I googled it and some people said it contains whey powder that is usually extracted from haram means (animal), in the ingrdients they did not mention whether the whey is from vegetable so their is doubt if the chocolate is halal or not. Will I be sinful for eating it?
Also I dont know if my friend eats the chocolate herself or not, I dont want her to be offended, do you think I should tell her?
Answer:
In the name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-raḥmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.
1. We do not have any information on the contents of this product. You may contact Sanha at the following web address. http://www.sanha.co.za
2. In principle if one has a doubt on any product one should abstain from them.
3. Since she is your friend, it is more appropriate to inform her of your doubts on the contents of the product.
And Allah Ta‘ala knows best
Mufti Luqman Hansrot
Fatwa Dept.