Muslims Must Consume Only Halal Certified Food

By Sarah Gibson


Islam is a comprehensive religion that provide guidelines to Muslims on just about every facet of their lives. Food is a very important part of the daily lives of all Muslims. It is believe that the food that one eats not only affects the physical condition of the person concerned, but also the spiritual and moral character. That is why Muslims follow so many rules regarding what they eat, when they eat and how the meal is prepared. The basic rule is that only Halal certified food may be consumed.

Halaal certification, in essence, simply means that a manufacturer, retailer or restaurant has proven that they comply with all the rules stipulated by the Halaal Council. Such a council exists in almost every country where many Muslims reside. It is not easy to obtain certification and the application process can be protracted. Once it is obtained, it must be renewed every year. Certification can be withdrawn if the rules are breached.

There are some foodstuffs that are forbidden outright if it contains certain ingredients. No Muslim may ever consume anything that contains alcohol. This ban includes medication. Extracts and derivatives used in the manufacturing or preparation of foodstuffs may only originate from a halaal certified abattoir. The monitoring of all the processes in these abattoirs is comprehensive and often complex. Pork in any form is also strictly forbidden.

It is not only the ingredients and products that are used that play a role in obtaining halaal certification. The entire process whereby foodstuffs and meals are prepared is also carefully evaluated. Halaal certification involves the use of utensils and containers that have not been used for preparing non halaal products. It is even required to exclusively use separate cleaning and drying equipment.

Halaal certification does not require that only Muslims are involved in the manufacture of products or the preparation of meals. Nor is it necessary for an applicant to exclusively cater for the needs of Muslims. Any business or restaurant that complies with the criteria can apply. The full time presence of a minimum of two Muslims are, however, strongly recommended when meals are prepared or products manufactured and packaged.

Halaal certified products and meals are not just popular with Muslims. Many other people prefer these products and meals. Halaal meals are known for being prepared under very strictly monitored conditions and the highest standards of hygiene are observed at all times. There is also the fact that only the highest quality ingredients are used. In addition, many people firmly believe that halaal meals are more flavourful and tasty than meals from other cultures and sources.

Halaal certification is not easy to obtain, but such certification can most certainly be worth it. Unfortunately, not everyone that claims that their products are halaal are truthful. Consumers must therefore make sure that such products are indeed properly certified before they buy or eat it. Most halaal products display the halaal certification logo prominently.

The Islamic Law is important to all Muslims. These laws all have very specific purposes and the rules related to foodstuffs are deemed important. The vast majority of Muslims truly do their best to live by the dictates of these laws.




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