{"id":27007,"date":"2023-02-15T00:03:57","date_gmt":"2023-02-15T00:03:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wehalal.co\/?p=27007"},"modified":"2023-04-12T14:02:38","modified_gmt":"2023-04-12T14:02:38","slug":"halal-vs-haram-what-is-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wehalal.co\/blog\/halal-vs-haram-what-is-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Halal vs Haram: What Is The Difference"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main difference between halal and haram is that\u00a0 halal is permissible under Islamic law while haram is not.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halal refers to things that are allowed or lawful while haram refers to things that are forbidden or unlawful.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This includes food items, activities, and other behaviors. Foods that are considered halal include all types of fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, dairy products, eggs, poultry and fish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meats from animals slaughtered according to Islamic law are also acceptable for consumption. Foods made with pork or alcohol are considered haram ie forbidden foods and must be avoidable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key TakeAway<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halal foods must be prepared, processed, and stored following Islamic law while haram foods are prepared in a manner that goes against Islamic law, such as using impure substances like alcohol in food<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halal food are more healthy as they are mostly from animals or plants that are free from illness-causin bacteria<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halal foods come from sources that are considered pure and acceptable according to Islamic law<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Islam, there is a specific classification system for food that differentiates between what is considered permissible (Halal) and what is prohibited (Haram). This system is based on Islamic teachings and aims to promote healthy eating habits and maintain the spiritual and physical purity of the individual.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/wehalal.co\/blog\/halal-vs-haram-what-is-the-difference\/#What_Is_Halal\" title=\"What Is Halal?\">What Is Halal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/wehalal.co\/blog\/halal-vs-haram-what-is-the-difference\/#What_Is_Haram\" title=\"What Is Haram?\">What Is Haram?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/wehalal.co\/blog\/halal-vs-haram-what-is-the-difference\/#Guidelines_For_Animal_Slaughtering_According_to_Islamic_Law\" title=\"Guidelines For Animal Slaughtering According to Islamic Law\">Guidelines For Animal Slaughtering According to Islamic Law<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wehalal.co\/blog\/halal-vs-haram-what-is-the-difference\/#Why_Does_Islam_Forbid_Haram_Food_or_Animals\" title=\"Why Does Islam Forbid Haram Food or Animals?\">Why Does Islam Forbid Haram Food or Animals?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/wehalal.co\/blog\/halal-vs-haram-what-is-the-difference\/#Differences_Between_Halal_and_Haram_Foods\" title=\"Differences Between Halal and Haram Foods\">Differences Between Halal and Haram Foods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/wehalal.co\/blog\/halal-vs-haram-what-is-the-difference\/#Halal_Foods_Health_Benefits\" title=\"Halal Foods Health Benefits\">Halal Foods Health Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/wehalal.co\/blog\/halal-vs-haram-what-is-the-difference\/#Difference_Between_Halal_and_Haram_Meat\" title=\"Difference Between Halal and Haram Meat\">Difference Between Halal and Haram Meat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/wehalal.co\/blog\/halal-vs-haram-what-is-the-difference\/#Can_non-Muslim_Eat_Halal_Food\" title=\"Can non-Muslim Eat Halal Food?\">Can non-Muslim Eat Halal Food?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/wehalal.co\/blog\/halal-vs-haram-what-is-the-difference\/#How_To_Buy_Halal_Food\" title=\"How To Buy Halal Food\">How To Buy Halal Food<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Halal\"><\/span><strong>What Is Halal?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halal is an Arabic meaning of the English word permissible, halal foods in Islam simply refers to food that is permissible according to Islamic law and is considered clean and pure. There is a category of food that is acceptable and considered permissible (Halal) and prepared according to halal regulations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halal category of food includes<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wehalal.co\/c\/halal-meats\/\">Zabiha halal meat<\/a> such as beef and lamb and poultry<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wehalal.co\/blog\/is-seafood-halal-can-you-eat-crab-lobster-shark-octopus-oyster-sushi\/\">Seafood<\/a> (fish)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal-derived products extracted from Zabiha animals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milk and eggs of all permissible animal species<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic plant-based products like vegetables, fruit, and grains except those that cause intoxication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All vegetable ingredients except those that cause intoxication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any beverage that contains alcohol in it is also prohibited<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Haram\"><\/span><strong>What Is Haram?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haram refers to food being prohibited or unlawful. Prohibited in the sense that a Muslim is not permitted to consume such kind of food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key category of food that is prohibited according to Islamic law includes<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non halal meat includes pork and its by-products such as bacon, deli meats, ham, and sausage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animals that have not been slaughtered according to Islamic guidelines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood from any kind of animal including halal animals is not acceptable, Islam forbids the consumption of blood<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food prepared with prohibited animals or ingredients from prohibited animals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any food or drink that contains haram ingredients, food additives and alcohol.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beverages such as beer, spirit wine, alcohol, liqueur<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to note that in addition to being permissible or prohibited, food can also be considered doubtful or questionable. This category includes food that is not clearly Halal or Haram and may contain ingredients that are of questionable origin or may have been processed in a manner that is not in line with Islamic teachings, most especially when it comes to seafood, creatures of the sea are one of the most questionable animals that are used in the provision of food and many Muslims are still lost in doubt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In these cases, it is advised to avoid such food or to consult with religious scholars to gain a clearer understanding of the permissibility of the food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guidelines_For_Animal_Slaughtering_According_to_Islamic_Law\"><\/span><strong>Guidelines For Animal Slaughtering According to Islamic Law<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The guidelines for slaughtering animals according to Islam law is known as \u201cZabiha\u201d, this process requires that the animal will be faced toward the position of where Mecca is located, the name of Allah be invoked (saying a blessing before killing), and the animal should be killed swiftly with a sharp knife. This process ensures that the animal experiences less suffering and is considered more humane than other methods of slaughter like stunning, or hanging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_Islam_Forbid_Haram_Food_or_Animals\"><\/span><strong>Why Does Islam Forbid Haram Food or Animals?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to understand that the concept of halal and haram is way more than just food as it helps Muslims to determine what is acceptable in their daily lives and what is not. Food is also considered as what is likely to promote physical and spiritual purity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating only <a href=\"https:\/\/wehalal.co\/c\/food\/\">halal foods<\/a> is considered to be a way to maintain cleanliness, avoid impurities, and protect oneself from harmful substances that might be present in non-halal foods, especially meat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the Qur\u2019an 2: 173, Allah has forbidden Muslims to eat animals that did not die as the result of man, animals that contain blood, or bacteria that cause health risks such as pigs, animals that feed on flesh (Predators), and others. Islam also forbids the consumption of animals that have been sacrificed to another god.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Differences_Between_Halal_and_Haram_Foods\"><\/span><strong>Differences Between Halal and Haram Foods<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As explained earlier, for a food to be considered halal, it means such food is being prepared and must have gone through the Islamic law checklist that guides food. Below will explain the differences between halal and haram food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source of the food \u2013 Halal foods come from sources that are considered pure and acceptable according to Islamic law, such as meat from animals that are halal and have been slaughtered following Islamic law and with specific procedures, and foods that are processed in a clean and hygienic environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, haram foods come from sources that are considered impure or unclean. animals including pork and its by-products and carnivorous animals are considered haram because they feed on either flesh of their prey or they are unclean.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The preparation \u2013 Halal foods must be prepared, processed, and stored following Islamic law, which prohibits the use of unclean substances or processed in an unhygienic environment, and substances such as alcohol or alcohol in food preparation are prohibited.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, Haram foods are prepared in a manner that goes against Islamic law, such as using impure substances like alcohol in food, the use of blood or blood by-products, and other impure substances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consumption \u2013 Muslims are encouraged to seek out and consume halal foods as part of their commitment to following the teachings of Islam. The consumption of haram foods is forbidden in Islam and is seen as a sin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Also read this article on the <a href=\"https:\/\/wehalal.co\/blog\/halal-vs-kosher\/\">difference between halal vs Kosher<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Halal_Foods_Health_Benefits\"><\/span><strong>Halal Foods Health Benefits<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We as humans need to consume healthy food including plant-based foods, grass-fed animals, and their by-products. Halal foods are extracted from the best food source, it is considered the best and most hygienic foods to eat and is also believed to promote physical and spiritual health. They are mostly prepared from animals and plants that are free from illness-causing bacteria.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are science-proven health benefits of halal meat<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halal meat is more hygienic and safer to eat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halal meat tastes better than regular meat because it has less presence of blood during its preparation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halal meat is stress hormone free<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halal meat and other halal foods enhance metabolism<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halal foods create a good impact on the brain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halal foods help boosts the immune system<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The slaughtering is more humane<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halal meat is healthier because their animals are fed good foods such as vegetables and other foods with no growth hormone chemicals used<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halal Meat is fresher with a longer shelf life<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difference_Between_Halal_and_Haram_Meat\"><\/span><strong>Difference Between Halal and Haram Meat<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wehalal.co\/blog\/halal-meat-vs-regular-meat-what-is-the-difference\/\">Halal meats<\/a> are meats that are permissible to eat. Haram meat are meats that are not permissible to eat eg pork.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_non-Muslim_Eat_Halal_Food\"><\/span><strong>Can non-Muslim Eat Halal Food?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, anyone can eat halal food, regardless of their religious beliefs. Halal food is prepared following Islamic dietary laws and it is considered safe and healthy for human consumption, no matter the individual background and culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The idea of halal food is just to provide the human race a healthy eating that will help boost the metabolism and also prevent the human immune system from being attacked by impurities or illness-causing bacteria that can be found in several foods that we eat. So, non-Muslims are welcome to try and enjoy halal food if they wish to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Buy_Halal_Food\"><\/span><strong>How To Buy Halal Food<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When choosing halal food, it is important to be cautious and familiar with the ingredient used in the preparation, as well as where such food is being processed or prepared. Wehalal is the <a href=\"https:\/\/wehalal.co\/\">leading online store for halal grocery in USA<\/a>.\u00a0 Here are a tip that can help:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for halal certified products: Some organizations provide certification for halal products, this certificate is to create confidence in customers that such food is certified and from a trustworthy manufacturer, so look for their logos or seals on the packaging to ensure the product is truly halal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In conclusion, the Halal vs Haram food classification in Islam is an essential aspect of the religion that aims to promote healthy eating habits and maintain the spiritual and physical purity of the individual. By following these guidelines, Muslims are now able to maintain their connection to their faith and ensure that their daily actions align with their beliefs and values. For non-Muslims as well, the idea of halal foods is to ensure safe and healthy eating habits being adopted for the wellness of the immune system and physical well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The main difference between halal and haram is that\u00a0 halal is permissible under Islamic law while haram is not.\u00a0 Halal refers to things that are allowed or lawful while haram refers to things that are forbidden or unlawful.\u00a0 This includes food items, activities, and other behaviors. 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