Be Misal Bashar
بے مثل و بے مثال بشرﷺ الحمداللّٰہ رب...
Islamic teachings teach us the difference between right and wrong. Islam, as a religion, guides us about every principle required to lead a happy, healthy, and prosperous life. The idea of Halal and Haram is deeply rooted in the religion Islam. Even in our diets Halal and Harm foods play a vital role.
Our religion tells us which food is Halal (permissible) for us and which food is Haram (Not permissible ) for us. All these foods are described in Islam clearly for the good of Muslims and their better health and lifestyle.
Let’s dig into finding out more to shed light on the principles behind Halal and Haram foods in a straightforward manner, making it easy for everyone to understand.
Halal is an Arabic word that means permitted or allowed. In Islamic dietary law, Halal food is the food item that is allowed to be consumed. Also, Halal food is not only about the food items that are allowed to eat but it also includes the correct process to slaughter animals that are allowed to be eaten in Islam.
Whereas Haram is the word that means not allowed. This includes those food items which are strictly prohibited in Islam. The teachings of Islam do not allow any Muslim to consume any sort of Haram foods. For example: Pork, alcohol, or other intoxicants.
The Holy Quran says :
Halal food in Islam includes meat from different animals like Cows, Goats, Sheep, Bull, and Camel. It also includes nuts, eggs, and seafood as well. But there is a criteria to be followed to make sure that the food we are consuming is Halal or not. The following points must be kept.
Halal certification indicates that a food product, its ingredients, and the process involved in its creation conform to Islamic dietary laws. Muslim consumers can use this certification to identify products that are permissible for consumption according to Islamic law. To ensure that food is genuinely Halal, certification is essential.
Moreover, Halal certification plays a major role in the countries where it is difficult to find Halal foods. It is an assurance by the credible organization that the food is Halal and according to Islamic dietary principles.
Halal-certified products usually have a logo on them which indicates that the food is Halal. Always look out for those logos on the food while looking for snacks or doing your grocery.
Food that is according to Islamic dietary laws and does not include any Haram ingredients is considered Halal Food.
In addition to understanding what is permissible, it is equally important to understand what is Haram. Following are some key points:
In conclusion, Islam has given us complete detailed guidance about the Halal and Haram food. Now it is the responsibility of the Muslims to make sure that the food they are consuming is Halal.
Even if you are eating at a restaurant it is your responsibility to ask the management if the food is Halal or not. Also, you can double-check the facts by asking for a Halal certificate or consulting community resources.