can we eat with non-muslims?

[Captain1]

Re: can we eat with non-muslims?

@moin.ul.atiq

guppies and guppans,
I study with a lot of non-muslims and was wondering it is okay to go lunch/dinner with them or go to their house and eat food prepared by them. Islamic scholars disagree on whether we should or should not and its a very touchy topic for everyone who has non-muslim friends or colleagues. Zia-Ul-Haq would bring his cook with him wherever he went outside Pak- I guess all Pakistani diplomats do that. I can’t afford to have a cook but should carry my own food if I go to any party:confused: ? Serious replies please.

Allah Hafiz,
Moin

The background of the question is “sub-continental”… don’t you ever eat “Fish sandwich” at McDonalds/Burger King/Subway or any other “kafir” restaurant/cafe? Nuff said.