Is the consumption of items with foul odors (like garlic) prohibited?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Hunting and Slaughter
Primary text
The consumption of these items is not prohibited (Haram). Evidence supports this through the narration of Abu Ayyub, wherein the Prophet, peace be upon him, rejected food because it contained garlic. When asked if it was forbidden, the Prophet replied: "No, but I dislike it because of its smell." Al-Tirmidhi confirmed this narration as authentic and sound (Hasan Sahih). Furthermore, it is reported that the Prophet said to Ali: "Eat garlic, for were it not that the angel comes to me, I would have eaten it."