Halal & Healthy

Before you sink your teeth into the next Zabiha slaughtered meat product, ask yourself: is it Halal? This is a question most Muslims don't think to ask.

Ground Meat and ground poultry are more perishable than most foods. Since you can't see, smell or taste bacteria, keep the products cold to keep them safe.

While the effects of bogus Halal certification done by some individuals and agencies for export purposes affects Muslims abroad, Muslims in the U.S. are not left unscathed.

This lists here have been taken with permission from the book 'Islamic Dietary Laws and Practices by Mohammad Mazhar Hussaini and M S Ahmad Hussein Sakr, Ph.D .

We all know human hands are wonderful things. They can clap and snap. They can hold a napping cat or stir soup a vat. But busy hands can also pick up dirt and germs. And these sneaky varmints love to play hide-and-seek.

Here is a list of the terminology used by Islamic scholors in reference to halal and haram in Islam.

Quick Guidelines for Healthy Eating. Focus on eating raw fruits vegetables, fresh select meat, preferrably seadfood, and plain food. Avoid processed junk foods!