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Did I accidentally eat pork? Worried about sin and seeking advice

As-salamu alaykum. I'm a Muslim brother from Morocco, currently on vacation with my family in Seville. Finding halal food here is tough, so we went to Burger King since they have veggie burgers. I ordered a Veggie Whopper, and on the side menu they had fries, onion rings, potato wedges… and then I saw loaded wedges (with cheese and bacon). Back home in Morocco, Burger King uses halal chicken bacon, so without thinking I chose those. I completely forgot that in Spain, bacon means pork-I know it sounds silly, but why would they even offer a pork topping with a veggie meal? I only realized after taking a bite and tasting meat. I’m not sure if I actually swallowed it, but that’s why I’m so worried. I told my mom, and at first I was confused, thinking maybe it was veggie bacon. I went to ask the cashier, and he confirmed it was pork bacon. When I told my mom, she got angry about the money I wasted-she said, 'Eat it or don’t, I don’t care.' Not wanting to argue, I tried to clean each wedge by picking off the bacon bits and wiping with a tissue, but I’m scared I still missed some and ended up eating pork. Now I’m scared: will Allah punish me for this? It feels like my own forgetfulness and my mom’s frustration both played a part. I know I should’ve been more careful, especially being in Europe where pork is everywhere. Please give me your thoughts.

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Been there, done that. Ordered 'turkey' in France, turned out to be bacon. Felt gutted. But scholars say if you didn't know and didn't intend, no sin on you. Chill, brother.

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Your mom being mad about money instead of the pork is peak desi mom energy, even if you're Moroccan. But honestly, just seek forgiveness and forget. Allah is Merciful.

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