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What is  the meaning of "Halal" ?

Halal is an Arabic word meaning lawful.  It refers to things or actions permitted by Shariah law without punishment imposed on the doer. It is usually used to describe something that a Muslim is permitted to engage in, e.g. eat, drink or use.

What is the meaning of "Haram" ?

The opposite of halal is haram , which is Arabic for unlawful or prohibited.

What is  Haram food ?

All kinds of food are considered halal except the following, which are haram:

• Swine/pork and its by-products .

• Animals improperly slaughtered or dead before slaughtering .

• Animals not slaughtered in the name of Allah .

• Alcohol and all forms of intoxicating and hazardous drinks .

• Carnivorous animals, birds of prey, and land animals without external ears .

• Pests such as rats, centipedes, scorpions and other similar animals .

• Animals forbidden to be killed in Islam e.g. ants, bees, spider and woodpecker birds .

• Animals which are considered repulsive generally like lice, flies, maggots and other similar animals .

• Animals that live both on land and in water such as frogs, crocodiles and other similar animals .

• Blood and by-products of blood .

• Foods and drinks which contain any of the above haram ingredients or contaminated through contact with any of the above products .