Halal

Halal

Definition

The arabic word (Halal) means lawful. In the Holy Quran, Allah commands Muslims and all of mankind to eat of the Halal things.

Quranic Verses

Surah 2:168 — O mankind, eat from whatever is on earth [that is] lawful and good and do not follow the footsteps of Satan. Indeed, he is to you a clear enemy.

Surah 2:172 — O you who have believed, eat from the good things which We have provided for you and be grateful to Allah if it is [indeed] Him that you worship.

Surah 5:88 — And eat of what Allah has provided for you [which is] lawful and good. And fear Allah, in whom you are believers.

Halal Products List

  • 1. Milk
  • 2. Honey
  • 3. Fish
  • 4. Plants
  • 5. Vegetables
  • 6. Fruits
  • 7. Legumes/Nuts
  • 8. Grains

Zabihah Procedure

  • 1. The animal must be from the categories that are permissible to eat.
  • 2. The animal must be alive at the time of slaughter.
  • 3. The slaughter must be done by a sane adult Muslim.
  • 4. The name of Allah must be invoked at the time of slaughter by saying "Bismillah" (in the name of Allah).
  • 5. The slaughter must be done by cutting the throat, windpipe and blood vessels in the neck with a sharp knife, and allowing the blood to drain.

Haram Definition

The arabic word (Haram) means unlawful.

  • 1. Pig
  • 2. Blood
  • 3. Carnivorous animals
  • 4. Reptiles/Insects
  • 5. Dead animals
  • 6. Non-halal slaughtered
  • 7. Alcohol