Halaal status of Eastern Food Bazaar – Update
February 11th, 2011Asalaamu alaikum warahmatulaahi wabarakaatuh.
Having received various messages from the general public via email regarding the Halaal status of the eastern Food Bazaar located in Darling Street Cape Town, Strictlyhalaal.com have called ICSA, the certifying body who’s logo is found on the Eastern Bazaar website.
The following has been updated at 12:30, 20 february 2011:
I’ve just confirmed now that ICSA are currently investigating these allegations and that the 2011 Halaal certificate for Eastern Food Bazaar has not yet been issued pending the findings of these investigations. Have confirmed that Eastern Food bazaar are Halaal. Please view their updated Halaal certificate on their homepage of their website at – www.easternfoodbazaar.co.za
ICSA can also be contact for further confirmation at:
Contact Person: Kulthum Samaai / Bahiya Greef
Islamic Council of South Africa ICSA}
Suite 2, LK Centre, Cnr. Old Kilpfontein Rd & 7th Avenue, Belgravia
Tel: +27 21 637 3930 | Fax: +27 21 637 3931
E-mail: icsa@telkomsa.net
Below is the remainder of our original press release posted 13:01, Feb 11 2011:
While we cannot say for sure whether the allegations of Eastern Food Bazaar’s meat products failing Halaal specifications, we would recommend that the Public approach with caution and instead avoid this restaurant until ICSA have verified their Halaal status.
We do encourage the public to always verify allegations before accusing businesses of malpractice and then forward messages based on these verifications. Allah has specifically encouraged us to verify news we receive in the Quran as well.
For purposes of protecting the Public interest we will temporarily remove this listing from our website pending ICSA’s confirmation regarding whether the allegations are true or not.
We Ask that Allah guide us to what is true and more pleasing to Him(swt).
February 19th, 2011 at 11:22 am
Icsa confirms that Eastern Food Bazaar is halaal
The Vice president of the Islamic Council of South Africa, Sheikh Thaffie Najjar says he can confirm the Halaal status of the Eastern Food Bazaar store in Cape Town. An internet campaign has spread like a virus and claims that the store does not meet Halaal standards. The store is certified by the Muslim Judicial Council.
Sheikh Najjaar says they conducted an inspection of the store on Friday and found that there was confusion about where the meat used in the restaurant is coming from He says the store has chosen a new supplier that is certified by the Muslim Judicial Council. He says the store is halaal compliant.
Cii/The Times
14 February 2011