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What is the ruling on consuming "Nigella sativa" (black seed) which is added to food for flavor, and is it permissible or forbidden (halal or haram)?

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If "habbat al-barakah" refers to black seed (Nigella sativa), then it is permissible and has many benefits. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said regarding it: "Hold on to this black seed, for indeed it contains a cure for every disease except death (al-sam)." (Narrated by Al-Bukhari and Muslim).

However, if it refers to nutmeg, its ruling has been previously explained in detail in Fatwas No. 37943 and No. 39204.

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