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Halal (حلال, '''alāl''', '''halaal''') is an Arabic term meaning "permissible". In the English Language it most frequently refers to Food that is permissible according to Islamic Law . In the Arabic Language it refers to anything that is permissible under Islam. "HALAL" THE WORD The use of the term varies between Arabic-speaking communities and non-Arabic-speaking ones. In Arabic -speaking countries, the term is used to describe anything permissible under Islamic law, in contrast to Haraam , that which is forbidden. This includes Behaviour , Speech , Dress , conduct, manner, and dietary laws (listen to some aspects of halal ). In non-Arabic-speaking countries, the term is most commonly used in the narrower context of just term " Kosher ". )'s Halal's logo is one of the most trusted Halal logo.]] QURANIC VERSES RELATING TO HALAL General Dietary Prescriptions In determining whether a food is halal or haraam (forbidden), various verses of the Quran ( Ayat ) are frequently referenced: "He hath only forbidden you dead meat, and blood, and the flesh of swine, and that on which any other name hath been invoked besides that of Allah. But if one is forced by necessity, without wilful disobedience, nor transgressing due limits - then is he guiltless. For Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful" "Forbidden to you (your food) are: dead meat, blood, the flesh of swine, and that on which the name of other than Allah hath been invoked; that which hath been killed by strangling, or by a violent blow, or by a headlong fall, or by being gored to death; that which hath been (partly) eaten by a wild animal; unless ye are able to slaughter it (in due form); that which is sacrificed on stone (altars); (forbidden) also is the division (of meat) by raffling with arrows: that is impiety. This day have those who reject Faith given up all hope of your religion: yet fear them not but fear me. This day have I perfected your religion for you, completed my favour upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion. But if any is forced by hunger, with no inclination of transgression, Allah is indeed Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful" “This day are (all) good things made lawful for you. The food of those who have received the Scripture is lawful for you, and your food is lawful for them. And so are the virtuous women of the believers and the virtuous women of those who received the Scripture before you (lawful for you) when ye give them their marriage portions and live with them in honour, not in fornication, nor taking them as secret concubines. Whoso denieth the faith, his work is vain and he will be among the losers in the Hereafter” "Say: I find not in the message received by me by inspiration any (meat) forbidden to be eaten by one who wishes to eat it, unless it be dead meat, or blood poured forth, or the flesh of swine, for it is an abomination or, what is impious, (meat) on which a name has been invoked, other than Allah's. But (even so), if a person is forced by necessity, without wilful disobedience, nor transgressing due limits, thy Lord is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful" "He has only forbidden you dead meat, and blood, and the flesh of swine, and any (food) over which the name of other than Allah has been invoked. But if one is forced by necessity, without wilful disobedience, nor transgressing due limits, then Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful" Drugs and alcohol The following verses are oft-cited when referring to alcohol and Islam: "Shaitân (Satan) wants only to excite enmity and hatred between you with intoxicants (alcoholic drinks) and gambling, and hinder you from the remembrance of Allâh and from As-Salât (the prayer). So, will you not then abstain?"6 "They ask you (O Muhammad) concerning alcoholic drink and gambling. Say: "In them is a great sin, and (some) benefit for men, but the sin of them is greater than their benefit." And they ask you what they ought to spend. Say: "That which is beyond your needs." Thus Allâh makes clear to you His Laws in order that you may give thought." VARYING FORMS OF HALAL ) from Jiangsu province, China]] Muslims vary on what is required for food to be considered "halal". Dhabiĥa Halal Adherents to this philosophy maintain that in order for food to be considered halal, it must not be a forbidden substance and any meat must have been slaughtered according to traditional guidelines set forth by the Sunnah , known as Dhabiĥa . This is the strictest definition of Halal. Critics, most notably some animal rights groups, claim that this method of slaughter causes unnecessary pain and suffering to the animal when compared to modern methods, which involve stunning the animal prior to slaughter. Others contend that this method actually minimizes pain felt by the animal and also provides maximal blood drainage. Kosher and Halal There is a great deal of similarity between the laws of Dhabiĥa halal and kashrut, and there are also various differences. Whether or not Muslims can use kashrut standards as a replacement for halal standards is an ongoing debate, and the answer depends largely on the individual being asked. However, most Muslim authorities believe the terms are not interchangeable.[http://www.missionislam.com/health/kosher.htm . More information can be found at Comparison Of Dhabiĥa Halal And Kashrut . EXPLICITLY FORBIDDEN SUBSTANCES A variety of substances are considered forbidden (haraam) as per various Quranic verses:
There is some disagreement among Muslims regarding seafood, especially predatory sea creatures. IFANCA (Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America) states, regarding the opinion of Islamic scholars: {Link without Title}
Debate on permissibility of kashrut HALAL IN NON-ISLAMIC COUNTRIES In Dearborn , Michigan , United States , home to one of the largest Muslim and Arab populations in the United States, a number of fast food chains like McDonald's introduced halal chicken nuggets. {Link without Title} Recent laws passed in the United States have made it illegal to sell, distribute, and/or produce food that has been mislabeled "halal," when it is determined that the food does not meet Islamic dietary standards. Similar laws protect . McDonald's is intending to offer Halal meals in the United Kingdom with two of its franchises currently on trial, offering this service. After success in Australia where sales doubled as a result of McDonald's changing a restaurant to cater of the needs of Muslims. All McDonald's Restaurants in Singapore are Halal certified. [http://www.muis.gov.sg/eServices/HalalEstbList/HalalCertEstb.aspx?pMenu=3&company_nm=M Halal certified eating establishments in Singapore] Depending on which definition of halal a Muslim chooses to adhere to, and the strictness with which the person chooses to adhere to it, living in a non-Muslim country can pose minimal or great difficulty. Dhabiĥa Halal Dhabiĥa Halal is relatively difficult to adhere to in a non-Muslim country:
Since the turn of the century, there have been efforts to create organizations such as the Muslim Consumer Group that certify food products as halal for Muslim consumers. SEE ALSO
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