What is the ruling on eating food from non-Muslim (Baha'i) neighbors?
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It is permissible for a Muslim to accept gifts and food from disbelievers, especially if it serves to incline their hearts towards Islam, unless there is a fear of inclining towards them. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, rejected a gift from a polytheist for fear of inclining his heart. An exception to this is their slaughtered animals that they slaughter themselves; it is not permissible to eat from them, except for the slaughtered animals of the People of the Book.
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