Shun it then! So that you may prosper.вЂќ - Al-Maida 5:88 The future through) arrows are abominations devised by the Satan. вЂњO believers! Intoxicants, and game of chance, and idolatrous practices and divining (of 'And eat of what Allah hath given you (for food) that which is lawful and wholesome, andДЇear Allah in whom ye believe.' - Al-Maida 5:88 That over which any name other than (that of) Allah has been invoked.вЂќ - Al-Baqara 2:173

вЂњHe has forbidden you what dies of itself (carrion), and blood, and the flesh of swine and 'OвЂ™ you who have believed, eat from the good things which We have provided for youДЄnd be grateful to Allah if it is Him that you worship.' - Al-Baqara 2:172 The concept of halal and haram is defined in the Holy Quran (a revelation from Almighty God Allah) and is further supported by the teachings of the Final Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in Hadith. All the harmful substances (defined medically) for human health are haram. Haram means any object made or action which has no permission in Islamic Law, and which is proscribed, prohibited and forbidden. The antonym to halal is haram, which means unlawful or forbidden.

Halal food means food procured, processed, and traded in compliance with Islamic Law. The word 'halal' literally means permissible- and in translation, it is usually used as lawful.

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