Using plastic utensils that are painted gold and silver
Question
Regarding gold and silver utensils, would it be impermissible to use the the plastic utensils that are painted gold and silver? Even though an onlooker wouldn’t be able to tell whether it is plastic or not?
Answer
It is permissible.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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