Dietary Requirements Under Islam
Like many religions islam prescribes a set of dietary guidelines for its believers to follow.
Dietary requirements under islam. Pork and shellfish are not permitted. In this lesson the basic rules of the islamic dietary law have been highlighted. In general islamic dietary law distinguishes between food and drink that are allowed and those that are prohibited haram. Extensions of these rulings are issued as fatwas by mujtahids with.
Under islamic law there are food restrictions. Islamic dietary restrictions mean muslims in the united states have to take extra care when selecting the food they eat. There are an estimated 6 million to 7 million muslims in america whose unique food practices are guided by religious laws and influenced by cultural differences 1 but when it comes to understanding the real essence of these practices many dietitians are in the dark which. Consuming food and drink can become a rewarding act if done in accordance to the guidelines provided in the quran and sunnah.
That s why many restaurants and even fast food outlets typically offer fish burgers as their friday special. For that matter there are dietary restrictions in virtually every religion many catholics for example still forego meat on fridays. These rules serve to bond followers together as part of a cohesive group and according to some scholars they also serve to establish a unique islamic identity.