{"id":114,"date":"2012-07-14T15:01:24","date_gmt":"2012-07-14T13:01:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/investigate-islam.com\/web\/web\/?p=114"},"modified":"2012-07-14T15:01:24","modified_gmt":"2012-07-14T13:01:24","slug":"a-guide-to-halal-food-selection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/investigate-islam.com\/web\/?p=114","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Halal Food Selection"},"content":{"rendered":"

Disclaimer<\/strong> : This list was prepared by the organization mentioned above. The MSA is not able nor qualified to make any Fatawas on Halal<\/span> or Haram<\/span>. Any questions should be addressed to the Halal<\/span> Foundation or some other qualified individual(s). <\/em>
\nOh people! Eat of what is on earth, lawful and good. (The Holy Quran)
\nInstructions<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
\nFor a product to be Halal <\/span>(lawful) for Muslim consumption all its ingredients should be Halal<\/span>. Follow the following list:<\/p>\n

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  1. Read the ingredients on label carefully. Ingredients are listed according to the amounts present. The first ingredient listed is present in the largest amount.<\/li>\n
  2. Identify the Halal<\/span>\/Haram<\/span>\/Mushbooh<\/span> status of each ingredient using this guide.<\/li>\n
  3. Search the ingredient name in the list and its status will be next to it.<\/li>\n
  4. If all ingredients of a product are Halal<\/span>, the product is fit for Muslim consumption.<\/li>\n
  5. If any of the ingredient is Haram<\/span>, the product should not be consumed.<\/li>\n
  6. If any ingredient falls under Mushbooh<\/span> category avoid this product, as the Prophet has advised us to avoid doubtful matters. This ingredient could come from a Haram<\/span> source. To find out the status of this ingredient you should write or call the manufacturer of the product<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Glossary:<\/em><\/strong>
    \nHalal<\/span><\/strong>: Halal<\/span> is a Quranic term which means allowed or lawful. Halal<\/span> foods and drinks are permitted for consumption by Allah-the Supreme Law Giver. Eating Halal<\/span> is obligatory on every Muslim.
    \nHaram<\/span><\/strong>: Haram<\/span> is a Quranic term which means prohibited or unlawful. Haram<\/span> foods and drinks are absolutely prohibited by Allah. Eating Haram<\/span> is forbidden for every Muslim.
    \n<\/p>\n

    Mushbooh<\/span><\/strong>: Mushbooh<\/span> is an Arabic term which means suspected. If one does not know the Halal<\/span> or Harm status of a particular food or drink, such a food or drink is doubtful. A practicing Muslim prevents himself from consuming doubtful things.<\/p>\n

    Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) is reported to have said:<\/p>\n

    “Halal<\/span> is clear and Haram<\/span> is clear; in between these two are certain things that are suspected. Many people may not know whether those items are Halal<\/span> or Haram<\/span>. Whosoever leaves them, he is innocent towards his religion and his conscience. He is, therefore, safe. Anyone who gets involved in any of these suspected items, he may fall into the unlawful and the prohibited<\/em>. This case is similar to the one who wished to raise his animals too close to a restricted area, so that the animals may step into that area. Indeed for every landlord there is a restricted area. Indeed the restriction of Allah are the Haram<\/span>.” (Sahih Bukhari & Sahih Muslim)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Ingredient<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nStatus<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Acetic Acid<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Alcohol<\/td>\nHaram<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Ammonium Sulfate<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Ammonium Chloride<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Animal Fat<\/td>\nHaram<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Animal Shortening<\/td>\nHaram<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Ascorbic Acid<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Aspartame<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Bacon (Pork)<\/td>\nHaram<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Benzoate\/Benzoic Acid<\/td>\nHalal <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    BHA<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    BHT<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Calcium Carbonate<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Calcium Sulfate<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Carrageenan<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Cholesterol<\/td>\nMushbooh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Citric Acid<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Cocoa Butter<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Collagen (Pork)<\/td>\nHaram<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Corn Meal \/ Corn Starch<\/td>\nHalal <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Corn Syrup<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Dextrin \/ Dextrose<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Dicalcium Phosphate<\/td>\nHalal <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Diglyceride<\/td>\nMushbooh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Diglyceride (plant)<\/td>\nHalal <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    EDTA<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Enzyme<\/td>\nMushbooh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Ergocalciferol<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Ergosterol<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Ethoxylated Mono-\/Di Glyceride<\/td>\nMushbooh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Fatty Acid<\/td>\nMushbooh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Ferrous Sulfate<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Fructose<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Fungal Protease Enzyme<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Gelatin \/ Kosher Gelatin<\/td>\nHaram<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Glucose<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Glyceride<\/td>\nMushbooh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Glycerol \/ Glycerin<\/td>\nMushbooh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Glycerol Stearate<\/td>\nMushbooh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Glycogen<\/td>\nMushbooh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Gum Acacia<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Hormones<\/td>\nMushbooh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Hydrogenated Oil<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Hydrolyzed Animal Protein<\/td>\nMushbooh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Lard<\/td>\nHaram<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Leavenings<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Lecithin (commercial)<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Malt<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Malto Dextrin<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Molasses<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Monocalcium Phosphate<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Mono Saccharides<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Monoglycerides<\/td>\nMushbooh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    MSG (Monosodium Glutamate)<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Nitrates \/ Nitrites<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Nonfat Dry Milk<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Oxalic Acid<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    PABA<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Vegetable Oil<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Pectic Materials<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Pectin<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Pepsin<\/td>\nMushbooh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Phospholipid<\/td>\nMushbooh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Phosphoric Acid<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Pork<\/td>\nHaram<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Potassium Benzoate<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Potassium Bromate<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Potassium Citrate<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Propionate<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Propionic Acid<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Renin \/ Rennet<\/td>\nMushbooh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Saccharine<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Salt<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Shortening<\/td>\nMushbooh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Soy Protein<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Soybean Oil<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Sucrose<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Tapioca<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Tricalcium Phosphate<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Vinegar<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Whey<\/td>\nMushbooh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Yeast<\/td>\nHalal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Source:\u00a0<\/span>www.uh.edu <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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