Halal & Healthy

Muslims should remember that the cost and convenience of supermarket meat usually does not outweigh the health and spiritual benefits of Zabiha meat.

Halal and healthy is part of Sharia, the Islamic way of life. It reflects balance, moderation, clean living, all with the aim of pleasing God and maintaining optimum health.

“And eat not of that whereon Allah's name hath not been mentioned, for lo! it is abomination. Lo! the devils do inspire their minions to dispute with you. But if ye obey them, ye will be in truth idolaters” (6:121).

Kosher and halal are two different entities carrying a different meaning and spirit. Muslims are provided with the following basic information about Kosher so they can exercise care in distinguishing halal from kosher.

The system of labeling products with Kosher label goes back at least 100 years in America. Jews who are strict about maintaining Jewish dietary laws need to know which products, both meat and non-meat, are fit for consumption

As Muslims in North America are becoming more prominent as a consumer group, different non-Muslim businesses and interest groups are making an effort to profit from this opportunity. It is important for all parties to understand how Halal is different from Vegetarian dietary practices.

With a world food crisis around the world, it is more important than ever to cut waste.  Hold a family meeting this weekend and hammer out a weekly meal plan with everyone, taking into account likes and dislikes. Then shop and cook accordingly.