FOOD OF ISLAM

There are three classifications of food. Halal means lawful or permitted and it is considered safe to eat. Haram is unlawful or prohibited and they are not allowed to consume any food in this category. Mashbooh consists of ingredients that are doubtful or questionable.

Halal:

• Vegetables
• Meat from humanely treated animals killed by a sane Muslim after the routine for preparing meat
• Fish and seafood
• Milk and eggs from Halal animals

Haram:

• Alcoholic drinks
• Intoxicating drugs
• Anything that came out of pig
• Meat of a dead animal
• Blood
• Meat of animals slaughtered without proper procedures

Mashbooh:

• Food containing gelatin, enzymes, emulsifiers, and flavors.