Hi, Muslim here!

That sounds very generous of you, honestly I think you're being very accommodating and that's already very nice.

I think something simple like gift bouquets are fine, at grocery stores.

My neighbours give my family those sometimes. If one box has gelatin, we just give that specific box to a different neighbour.

But generally it's ok, just any generic gift bouquet should be fine.

Thanks for being a great neighbour!

Muslim here. If you're worried, something kosher will do as long as it doesn't contain alcohol (kosher food without alcohol is automatically halal).

Thanks for being a nice neighbor.

Avoid anything alcoholic and all kind of meat except seafood. If it has to be food consider fruits or dried fruits (dates, almond, nuts...), honey and olive oil are also among guifts we give in my area (Morocco). A nice box of dates is my favorite or a game/toy for their toddler/child if they have any.

I think your over thinking this. Just don't buy anything obviously insulting like Alcohol or pork. As others pointed out, trying to match their tastes is going to be tricky.

It's the thought that counts, if there is something in a basket they can't consume they will likely just regift that item.

Maybe some non food gift, like a bouquet of flowers? Or a gift card to a local movie theater or other non food activity?

I'd go with something safe for the gift like a non food gift or, because nearly all religious food restrictions are related to animal products, a vegan safe gift. Then I would ask them to a dinner/game night. When you invite them you can say that you were a little nervous about asking because you don't know much about halal and set up a day where you can cook together. Gives you a chance to learn a little more about them and build the friendship.

Due to the lack of knowledge, would asking them what they would like as a thank you gift be possible? It may ruin the suprise but than you aren't going to accidentally get something they may see as offensive or inappropriate.

If it’s food we’re talking about: You can never go wrong with fruit (unless it’s durian and they hate it), or vegetarian stuff in general.

Seafood would be okay too.

A collection of pretty little pots of herbs.

My Tractor Supply has potted lemon trees for under $20.

I like the fruit basket ideas too.

How liberal/conservative do they seem? Our family is fairly liberal but others might not be like that especially if they are older. To be safe , a fruit basket is a good idea. Dates can be tricky depending on the origin of them (ensuring it's not from settlements).

I love using Edible Arrangements. Yes, they’re a bit expensive, but I’ve used them for several special occasions throughout the past decade and at different locations throughout the US, and they’ve each shown up fresh, on time, at the right location, and beautifully done. Even small/cheaper arrangements look full of fruit and don’t look cheap.

Depending on the age of your neighbor’s children, Edible Arrangements also has a lot of fun shapes you can get the fruit in, so they’d enjoy looking at that.

Plus, it’s fresh fruit, so you don’t have to worry about it being halal. There is the option to get some of it covered in chocolate, so you’d have to explore halal for that, or just avoid the issue all together and get no chocolate. Or, have a couple pieces in chocolate and allow the family to make their own decision about eating it, because some chocolate is halal and some isn’t.

You can have Edible Arrangements delivered to your neighbors too, so you don’t have to pick it up yourself. Just make sure they’re home so it’s not waiting outside for them.

Overall, it’s a good one-time gift to really blow their pants off.

Great job thinking of thanking your neighbors in return and continuing to make your community a more welcoming place!

Muslim here. If you're worried, something kosher will do as long as it doesn't contain alcohol (kosher food without alcohol is automatically halal).

A rainbow flag. If they are not homophobic then they should accept it without problems, if they are homophobic, you dodged a bullet :)

Pork chops /s