Is it permissible to complain about food prepared by a halal vendor, knowing that the Prophet (peace be upon him) "never criticized any food whatsoever"?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
It is disliked to disparage food offered for free, based on the : "The Prophet (peace be upon him) never criticized any food ever." Doing so breaks the heart of its maker and reciprocates kindness with ill-treatment. However, if the food is a commodity for sale, the buyer may object to its quality if it violates agreed-upon or customary conditions. This falls under demanding one's legitimate rights and is not a sign of ingratitude for blessings. Nevertheless, one should be gentle with the maker and speak kindly when advising them.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
Read the full answer on Ftawyhttps://ftawy.com/en/questions/25481
Where this answer came from
- Source platform
- Ftawy
- Original fatwa ID
- 25481
- Added here
- . This is when the answer was added to El Fatwa, not the fatwa's date.
- Text
- Summary from Ftawy's records, reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
- Read the full ruling
- Read the full answer on Ftawy