Assalamu Alaikum It has been on the news that some UK retailers use sludge, human waste, as fertiliser on their fruits and vegetable. My question is; would it be permissible to consume such products? Should we refrain from eating them? Jazakallahukhairan Wassalam
Answer:
(Fatwa: 1144/983=L/1429)
It is allowed to eat such fruits and vegetables which were grown by sludge and human waste as fertiliser:
الزروع المسقیۃ بالنجاسات لاتحرم و لاتکرہ عبد اکثر الفقھاء (الشامی 9/492)
Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best
Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband