Halal

What is Halal?

The word "halal" comes from Arabic (Arabic: حلال / Turkish: helal) and in Islam means nothing other than "pure" or "permitted". Accordingly, Muslims are allowed to eat anything that is halal and good (tayyip). For example, it is important that animals are not only slaughtered according to Islamic guidelines, but that they are also treated well and sensibly.[1]. The term halal does not only refer to food, but to all areas of the Islamic way of life. In contrast, there is the term "haram", which means "forbidden" and also includes all foods and actions that Muslims must stay away from. Only in vital situations is it permitted to eat enough of it in order to survive.

 

What is Halal and Haram Based on?

Both halal and haram are determined by the verses from the Quran and the Sunnah (the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad - peace be upon him). In the Quran, the forbidden (haram) raw materials are listed as follows:

- animals that have not been slaughtered according to Islamic guidelines

- pork

- predatory animals

- dead animals

- flowing blood

- all raw materials that lead to intoxication

"He has only forbidden you ˹to eat˺ carrion, blood, swine,¹ and what is slaughtered in the name of any other than Allah. But if someone is compelled by necessity—neither driven by desire nor exceeding immediate need—they will not be sinful. Surely Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful." (2:173 Sura Al-Baqara)

"O believers! Intoxicants, gambling, idols, and drawing lots for decisions¹ are all evil of Satan’s handiwork. So shun them so you may be successful." (5:90 Sura Al-Maida)

 

 

References

1.  http://www.islamiq.de/2013/09/30/lebensmittel-halal-und-tayyib/ Lebensmittel "halal" und "tayyip"