Halal and Haram Food PDF

BAPS 3218  Quran: ‘recitation’ in Arabic and is the literal word of God recited to the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in Arabic by the Angel Gabriel. Surah: a chapter of the Glorious Quran Hadith: ‘traditions’ in Arabic and is a written record of Muhammdd’s (pbuh) life and thoughts. Shariah: ‘legislati...

BAPS 3218  Quran: ‘recitation’ in Arabic and is the literal word of God recited to the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in Arabic by the Angel Gabriel. Surah: a chapter of the Glorious Quran Hadith: ‘traditions’ in Arabic and is a written record of Muhammdd’s (pbuh) life and thoughts. Shariah: ‘legislation’ in Arabic and provides the moral code and religious law for Muslims. Halal: means ‘lawful, allowed or permitted’ in Arabic. Haram: means ‘prohibited and unlawful’ in Arabic. Makrooh: means ‘disapproved, disliked, hated or detested’ in Arabic. Mushbooh: means ‘doubtful or questionable’ in Arabic. Tayyab: means ‘wholesome or fit for consumption’ in Arabic. Comprehensive Influence Child Treatment Halal impacts every aspect of a The treatment of children is guided by Muslim’s life. Halal principles. Dress Code Halal dictates the types of clothes Business Practices that can be worn. Halal principles must be applied in the Work Ethics way business is conducted. Attitudes towards work are shaped by Halal principles. Community Relations Gender Relations The treatment of fellow Muslims is also Halal influences relations between governed by Halal. men and women. The Holy Quran is the first place a Muslim turns to understand what is halal (permissible) and haram (forbidden). The Quran was revealed over a period of 23 years, from the 40th year of Muhammad’s (pbuh) life until his death in 632. The angel Gabriel visited Muhammad (pbuh) and recited in Arabic the word of God, forming the foundation of the Quran. The Quran consists of 114 chapters, known as surahs, which vary in length. The surahs are not organized thematically; they begin with the longest and conclude with the shortest.. Islam= ‘submission’ or Islam is not just a ‘submission to the These laws are Following the religion; it is also a word of God’. explicitly laid out in rules of belief and source of law and Muslim- ‘one who conduct as the Holy Quran, submits’. a guide to social which is considered defined in the A Muslim submits to behaviour that the word of God the literal word of Quran is sets out a through the expression God as conveyed to necessary to fulfill standard by which of the Islamic faith, the requirements the Prophet which involves the good Muslim Muhammad (pbuh). set by God to be a accepting the ethical should live their standards and good Muslim. life practices that are laid out in the Holy Quran Food and its derivatives are mentioned 49 times in the Holy Quran. Al‐Ma’idah, translated as the Table or the Feast, provides discussion on our relationship with food, particularly the animals we consume. Al‐Baqarah, translated as the Cow or Cattle, also contains significant guidelines on what can and cannot be eaten by Muslims. The Hadith: prophetic traditions, providing guidance on various aspects of life Sunnah: 'clear path' or 'trodden path', embodying the practices and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Muslims regard Muhammad (pbuh) not only as the Prophet but also as a relatable and human figure- the words and deeds of Mohammed (pbuh) as providing guidance in all aspects of life including what to eat and drink. Early Muslims were keen to record as much of what Mohammed (pbuh) said and did as possible.  Shariah Law only one authority and that is the authority of God and being a good Muslim means submitting to this one authority. Eg: Muslim does not drink alcohol not because this is a law laid down by the state, but because it is the will of God that he or she should not do so Ulama set a rules that instruct Muslims on right thing to do. Eg: religious rituals to setting standards for international law, politics, and economics as well as more personal rules around such things as marriage, divorce, diet, hygiene, and prayer ** Legal system are different in different countries.  Shariah Law For occasions when neither provides an adequate answer to the question ‘What is the right course of action?  role of Islamic judges (qadis) along with religious scholars (ulama) to look at similar situations or principles (qiyas) that may be used to gain insight into God’s will When making their decisions religious scholars will also apply the principle of consensus (ijma’) to guide them. Food holds a great status in Islam, reflecting its importance Food should be wholesome and fit in daily life and spiritual practice. for human consumption (tayyab), Halal refers to what is permissible If food is not fit for consumption and in Islam, indicating that food is wholesome, it automatically lawful unless specified otherwise. becomes haram All foods have to be produced in hygienic conditions to ensure that no food pathogens are allowed to contaminate the food. While the consumption of The method of slaughter must meat is allowed, specific adhere to the prescribed guidelines must be techniques known as Al followed. Dabah/Al Zaba Only certain animals are It is essential to ensure that animal permitted for welfare principles are maintained consumption under throughout the animal's life and halal guidelines. during slaughter.  What are the examples of Halal food? Log in to https://www.mentimeter.com. Code 8656 3387  All plant and their products. Halal slaughtered meat, poultry, game birds and halal animal ingredients. Wild animals that are non‐predatory, e.g. deer, big horn sheep, gaurs, and the antelope. Non‐predatory birds, e.g. chicken fowl, quails, turkey, hens, geese, pigeons, sparrows, partridges, ostriches, and ducks. All water creatures, fish, crustaceans, and mollusks. There is no prescribed method of killing them. Dying fish must not be made to suffer or cut open while alive, and shall not be cooked alive. Eggs can only come from acceptable birds. Non‐animal rennet (NAR, culture) or rennet from halal slaughtered calves. Gelatine produced from halal beef bones or skins. What has been slaughtered under non‐normal conditions of the animal, e.g. a battered or a strangled animal about to die but still alive. **** Where a Muslim is forced to eat what is not permitted, to avoid the risk of dying, then he or she can eat only an amount sufficient to stay alive (darurat).  What are the examples of Haram food? Log in to https://www.mentimeter.com. Code 8656 3387  Pork/swine and its by‐products. Animals improperly slaughtered or dead before slaughtering, Carrion (bangkai) or dead animals. Animals killed in the name of anyone other than Allah (God), and lawful animals not slaughtered according to Islamic rites. (Fish is exempt from slaughtering rules.) Carnivorous animals and animals with fangs such as tigers, lions, cats etc. Birds that have talons with which they catch their prey such as owls, eagles, etc. Land animals without external ears. Animals which Islam encourages people to kill such as scorpions, centipedes, rats etc. Animals which Islam forbids people to kill such as bees etc.  Animals which have toxins or poisons or produce ill‐effects when eaten, such as some fish. Amphibious animals such as crocodiles, turtles, frogs etc. Blood and blood by‐products, faces and urine Almost all reptiles and insects, which are considered ugly or filthy, such as worms, lice, flies, etc. Wine, ethyl alcohol, spirits, and intoxicants such as poisonous and intoxicating plants. Foods contaminated with any of the above products. Foods processed, made, produced, manufactured, and/or stored using utensils, equipment, and/or machinery that have been not cleansed according to Islamic Shariah law In Islam, the mistreatment of an animal is considered a sin. Animals are viewed not merely as resources for humans but as creatures dependent on God. Animals are seen as having their own lives and purpose, valuable to both themselves and God. Muslims believe that animals engage in the active worship of God. Muhammad (pbuh) recounts a story about a previous prophet who ordered an ants’ nest to be burned after being bitten by an ant. God reprimanded the prophet for destroying a community of ants that glorified Him. Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “An ant bit a prophet among the prophets, so he ordered for the colony of ants to be burned. Allah revealed to him: One ant has bitten you and you destroy one of the nations that praise Allah?” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 3019, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2241 Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) provided numerous examples demonstrating his concern for the welfare of animals. He chastised individuals who mistreated animals, highlighting the need for compassion. Prohibition Against Striking Animals Restrictions on Branding It is forbidden to strike or beat an Branding or marking an animal animal. on the face is strictly prohibited. Cutting Off Body Parts The practice of cutting off the tails Mental Cruelty Ban and humps of living animals for Mental cruelty to animals is food is forbidden. also prohibited. An animal that has been poorly treated is not halal A Muslim who chooses to keep a pet must take on the responsibility of the animal’s care and well‐being The hunting of animals for sport is prohibited in the Muslim faith The slaughtering (dhabh) rules for halal slaughter are based on the Holy Quran, the Hadiths and Shariah law.  The abattoir or factory must be under the close and constant supervision of an Islamic religious organization.  Animals should have a preslaughter rest and be well fed and well looked after at the point of slaughter.  Animals that are slaughtered should be securely restrained, particularly the head and neck, before the throat is cut.  The premises, equipment, and machinery must be classed according to Islamic Shariah law before any production takes place.  Muslim men must be trained to slaughter animals in a licensed slaughterhouse that implements all hygiene and animal welfare regulations.  The slaughterman must be a mature and pious Muslim of sound mind who understands fully the fundamentals and conditions relating to halal slaughter and is approved by the religious authorities and the meat hygiene services.  The animal/bird must have been allowed to feed and grow up on a natural vegetarian diet.  The animal/bird must be alive, healthy, and free from any disease or injury at the time of slaughter, as certified and checked by a veterinary surgeon.  The animal skin or fur and bird feathers must be cleaned prior to slaughter and free from faeces, dirt or other unhygienic substances.  The animal must be fed and not be hungry or thirsty before slaughter.  The animal must not be slaughtered in front of other animals and should not see any blood.  The animal must be handled gently and individually, and the knife should not be sharpened in front of any animal before slaughter.  No stress or discomfort should be caused to any animal.  No stunning is allowed before slaughter.  The knife used for slaughter must be very sharp and clean.  The Muslim slaughterman must first say, ‘In the name of Allah, Allah is greater (Bismillah, Allah Akbar)’.  The cut must be made in the correct anatomical site in the neck by cutting the two carotids, the two jugulars, the windpipe, and the gullet, but without gutting the spinal cord.  All blood should be allowed to flow from the carcass.  Animals should not be shackled and hoisted before bleeding.  Hoisting should be done only after the animal has lost consciousness.  Restraining equipment should be comfortable for the animal.  A specific time should be allowed till the animal ceases any movement.  De‐feathering, de‐skinning, and evisceration can be done after slaughter.  Any unlawful meat, such as pork, should not contaminate halal meat.  Separate knives, equipment, and utensils should be used for halal meat Verses that Explain Why Muslims Can Only Eat Halal Foods O mankind, eat from whatever is on earth (that is) lawful and pure. Holy Quran 2:168 O men! Eat the lawful and good things out of what is in the earth, and do not follow the footsteps of the shaitan; surely he is your open enemy. Holy Quran 2:168 O you who believe! Do not forbid (yourselves) the good things which Allah has made lawful for you and do not exceed the limits; surely Allah does not love those who exceed the limits. Holy Quran 5:87 O children of Adam! Attend to your embellishments at every time of prayer, and eat and drink and be not extravagant; surely he does not love the extravagant. Holy Quran 7:31 Verses that Explain Why Only Allah Can Prescribe What is and is not Halal And, for what your tongues describe, do not utter the lie, (saying) this is lawful and this is unlawful, in order to forge a lie against Allah; surely those who forge the lie against Allah shall not prosper. Holy Quran 16:116 And what reason have you that you should not eat of that on which Allah’s name has been mentioned, and he has already made plain to you what he has forbidden to you – excepting what you are compelled to; and most surely many would lead (people) astray by their low desires out of ignorance; surely your lord – he best knows those who exceed the limits. Holy Quran 6:119 Oh believers! Eat what we have provided for you of lawful and good things, and give thanks for Allah’s favour, if it is He whom you serve. Holy Quran 2:172, 16:114 Verses that Explain What is Halal and What is Haram Al‐Quran Surah Al‐Maidah I do not find in that which has been revealed to me anything forbidden for an eater to eat of except that it be what has died of itself, or blood poured forth, or flesh of swine – for that surely is unclean – or that which is a transgression, other than (the name of) Allah having been invoked on it; but whoever is driven to necessity, not desiring nor exceeding the limit, then surely your lord is forgiving, merciful. Holy Quran 6:145 Lawful to you is the game of the sea and its food, a provision for you and for the travellers, and the game of the land is forbidden to you so long as you are on pilgrimage, and be careful of (your duty to) Allah, to whom you shall be gathered. Holy Quran 5:96 Allah is he who made the cattle for you that you may ride on some of them, and some of them you eat. Holy Quran 40:79 Examples from the Hadith (traditions) Covering Animal Welfare One Hadith quotes Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) as saying: A good deed done to an animal is as meritorious as a good deed done to a human being, while an act of cruelty to an animal is as bad as an act of cruelty to a human being. There is a reward (ajr) for helping any living creature. Bukhari and Muslim It is a great sin for man to imprison those animals which are in his power. Muslim The worst of shepherds is the ungentle, who causes the beasts to crush or bruise one another. Muslim May god curse anyone who maims animals. Ibn al‐Athir Verses from the Hadith Concerning the Slaughter of Animals So eat of that (meat) upon which Allah’s name has been mentioned, if you are believers in His verses. Holy Quran 6:118 And do not eat that upon which the name of Allah has not been mentioned, for indeed it is a grave disobedience. Holy Quran 6:121 We have made animals subject to you, that ye may be grateful. Surrah Al Haj 22:36 And cattle He has created for you (men); from them ye derive warmth and numerous benefits, and of their (meat) ye eat. Surrah An‐Nahl 16:5