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What is Halal ?.
Muslims Dietary law are very clear. Consume only what is Halal, stay away from what is Haram and avoid what is Mushbooh because the origin of the food is doubtful or questionable. It is therefore a must to understand What is Halal, Haram and Mushbooh.Definition of Halal 
Halal means lawful or permitted for Muslim. According to the Quran, all good and clean foods are Halal. Consequently almost all food from the sea, plants and animals are considered Halal except those that have been specifically prohibited.
Definition of Haram 
Haram means unlawful or prohibited for consumption. The prohibited categories mentioned in the Quran include the following:
- Carrion or the meat of dead (unslaughtered) animals
- Blood
- Swine
- Animals dedicated to anything other than Allah
- Intoxicants, including alchoholic drinks
In addition carnivorous animals, birds of prey and land animals without external ears are prohibited to muslim. Any product contaminated with Haram items also becomes haram.
Definition of Makrooh
Makrooh means detested or discouraged. Products that are discouraged by Allah or His messenger, Muhammad, that are offensive to one’s psyche, or that may otherwise be harmful, fall under this category
Definition of Mashbooh
Mashbooh means suspect, in doublt or questionable. If the origin of certain of a certain food item is in doubt, or there is uncertaintly about whether it is prohibited means under Islamic laws, then the product is considered Mashbooh. |
