Is it okay to eat food from a mosque?

[treblebass]

Well, I am sure several of you know that the month of Ramadan is here and Muslims across the nation will celebrate it. My dad, being a Muslim, brought food back from the mosque for us to eat. My mom, who is a christian, detests(in every aspect) the Islamic faith. Is it ok to eat the food?:help:

[Knight]

I am unfamiliar with many Muslim practices...

Would eating the food be considered worshipping the Muslim god? Would your dad percieve it as such?

There is nothing inherently sinful in the food itself. Only in what it represents. I'd advise you to look at Romans 14 & 15 on this issue. Let the Scriptures speak to you,

[treblebass]

No, my dad doesn't see it like that at all. It's my mom that doesn't approve. She often refers to anything even remotely Islamic as "demonic", i.e., the food.

[CrazyforYeshua]

The word says to stay away from food that was sacrificed to idols, I don't think that it would qualify as such. I don't believe it would be a sin to eat it.

[glo1]

From what I know about Islam the food has no sacrificial meaning. All it means in Ramadan, is that the fast is broken and food is shared.

Since you have not fasted according to Muhammed's instructions, eating the food would be just that for you: eating food!
So personally, I don't think there is anything wrong with eating food from the mosque..

Jesus said, it is not what goes into the body that makes it unclean, but it is what comes out of it.

Out of interest, does living in a Muslim/Christian household ever cause tensions? I can imagine that is can be potentially quite difficult. (Just ignore me, if I am being too nosey! ;))

glo :wave:

[treblebass]

From what I know about Islam the food has no sacrificial meaning. All it means in Ramadan, is that the fast is broken and food is shared.

Since you have not fasted according to Muhammed's instructions, eating the food would be just that for you: eating food!
So personally, I don't think there is anything wrong with eating food from the mosque..

Jesus said, it is not what goes into the body that makes it unclean, but it is what comes out of it.

Out of interest, does living in a Muslim/Christian household ever cause tensions? I can imagine that is can be potentially quite difficult. (Just ignore me, if I am being too nosey! ;))

glo :wave:
yeah...every sunday, christmas, easter, birthdays, ramadan...any holiday...chaos...

[glo1]

yeah...every sunday, christmas, easter, birthdays, ramadan...any holiday...chaos...
I'm sorry to hear that ... that must make thing difficult for your family! :(
Has your dad always been a Muslim, or did he convert?

My husband is an atheist and I am a Christian, and I am aware that our children can sometimes get drawn into inter-faith arguments ... so my heart goes out to you, treblebass.

May God's peace prevail in your family! :amen:

glo

[treblebass]

I'm sorry to hear that ... that must make thing difficult for your family! :(
Has your dad always been a Muslim, or did he convert?

My husband is an atheist and I am a Christian, and I am aware that our children can sometimes get drawn into inter-faith arguments ... so my heart goes out to you, treblebass.

May God's peace prevail in your family! :amen:

glo
yeah, always. he always says he will never be a christian, which angers my mom...you can guess how that turns out...

[glo1]

yeah, always. he always says he will never be a christian, which angers my mom...you can guess how that turns out...
Yes, I can imagine.
That can't be much fun for you ...

[ChristianSoldier2]

yeah, always. he always says he will never be a christian, which angers my mom...you can guess how that turns out...

In answer to your food question, as paraphrased above:

:preach:

Mat 15:11
Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.

Please read the full context:
http://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/Mat/Mat015.html#11

Its a bit late for your Mom, but for those considering marriage:

:preach:

2 Cr 6:14
Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?

Blessings all around,

Christian Soldier (http://christiansoldiers.neodemesne.com)

[Mrs. Enigma]

To OP:

I have no advice to share. I am sure that you will make a good choice either way.

I am sorry that you are having to be in a predicament like this, where you may upset a parent either way, by the descisions you make.

[New_Wineskin]

Well, I am sure several of you know that the month of Ramadan is here and Muslims across the nation will celebrate it. My dad, being a Muslim, brought food back from the mosque for us to eat. My mom, who is a christian, detests(in every aspect) the Islamic faith. Is it ok to eat the food?:help:

I am sure that some christians would like for you to be superstitious about these things . But , food is food . Even if it was sacrificed to an idol ( Muslim food isn't ) , it doesn't matter . Idols are nothing . Food is food .

[pgp_protector]

Yes & No.

But in your case, it can cause trouble / stumbling with your mother, I would avoide eating it.

I don't rember the CH / VS off hand, but there is an exact quote in the bible dealing with food offered to Idols, and that it's not a sin, unless it causes others to stublem.

[mont974x4]

1 Cor Chapters 8-10 on the subject of eating meat sacrificed to idols may be helpful.

For you, in your situation, I would say don't eat it. You are free to eat it but it does create issues with conscience (yours...based on your starting this thread) and it creates an issue for your mother.

just my opinion and I suggest you look at the Scriptures and pray for His guidance.

[cavymom]

Yes & No.

But in your case, it can cause trouble / stumbling with your mother, I would avoide eating it.

I don't rember the CH / VS off hand, but there is an exact quote in the bible dealing with food offered to Idols, and that it's not a sin, unless it causes others to stublem.
Ro 14:15 (http://bible.crosswalk.com/OnlineStudyBible/bible.cgi?word=ro+14:15&version=nkj&st=1&sd=1&new=1&showtools=1) - Yet if your brother is grieved because of your food, you are no longer walking in love. Do not destroy with your food the one for whom Christ died.
Ro 14:20 (http://bible.crosswalk.com/OnlineStudyBible/bible.cgi?word=ro+14:20&version=nkj&st=1&sd=1&new=1&showtools=1) - Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All things indeed are pure, but it is evil for the man who eats with offense.

1Co 8:13 (http://bible.crosswalk.com/OnlineStudyBible/bible.cgi?word=1co+8:13&version=nkj&st=1&sd=1&new=1&showtools=1) -Therefore, if food makes my brother stumble, I will never again eat meat, lest I make my brother stumble.

[seanHayden]

Ah, maybe this will work--

If your father says to eat it, then eat it.

If your mother later questions you, or is upset, tell her, I was honoring my father. And if she says, but you must also honor you mother. You can say, but mother, you know I honor you; I thank God for a mother who shares in the treasure that is our salvation.

[stone]

Well, I am sure several of you know that the month of Ramadan is here and Muslims across the nation will celebrate it. My dad, being a Muslim, brought food back from the mosque for us to eat. My mom, who is a christian, detests(in every aspect) the Islamic faith. Is it ok to eat the food?:help:

wow! Do they argue often??? I can't imagine how such a marriage ever took place???

[msbojingles]

wow! Do they argue often??? I can't imagine how such a marriage ever took place???

Yeah, what he said. :eek: :eek: :eek: