In His Name, the Most High Respected Ayatollah Hadavi Tehrani (may Allah grant him long life), Salamun alaykum You are kindly requested to furnish answers to the understated questions: It happens during our journey to foreign countries including Syria that some tour agencies take passengers for a one day tour to Lebanon. The pilgrims of the shrine of Lady Zainab (sa) are taken to places where they are served with meals from restaurants such as Macdonald’s or from such other American food companies. Keeping in view the fact that this can be a manifestation of helping strangers (non-Muslims) to dominate Muslims, is it permissible for us to buy and consume food products or other things sold by such companies? Please advise us with regard to this issue. May Allah grant you long life.