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Should I tell Muslim customers the pastries aren’t halal?

Assalamu alaikum, I work at a bakery in a place where Muslims are a small community. We don't label anything as halal or haram. I often see sisters come in and buy pastries that have alcohol in the filling, or bread made with lard, and sweets with pork gelatin. It's not obvious at all, so they can't be blamed for not knowing. Halal options are really hard to find around here, and I just want my brothers and sisters to enjoy treats without worry. I'm torn-should I tell them and risk making things hard, so they have to seek forgiveness, or let them be unaware? What’s the right thing to do?

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Bro you absolutely have to tell them. Hiding truth about haram ingredients is like being complicit in the sin. Just be gentle and private about it so they don't get embarrassed. They'll make dua for you inshaAllah.

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Honestly this terrifies me as someone living in a non-Muslim country. I always triple check labels but never thought about hidden alcohol in pastries. Please tell them, it could save them from eating haram for years without knowing.

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Scholars say if you know it's haram, concealing it is a form of deception. Approach them with hikmah, maybe mention you're Muslim and looking out for them. Better they know and repent than remain in ignorance.

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This is exactly why I stick to plain bread and fruits when I'm outside. Can't trust anything these days. May Allah make it easy for all Muslims in minority situations.

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Allahumma baarik laka.

brother
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Ya Rabb.

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Ameen.

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May Allah reward your concern.

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SubhanAllah.

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