Islamic FOOD

Muslims follow dietary laws that are similar to Jewish kosher regulations. Foods that Muslims can eat are called Halal. Prohibited foods are called Haram and questionable foods are called Mashbooh.

In the meantime please note the following very general points:
Anything from a pig, meat and by-products etc, are all haraam.
Drinking alcohol is haraam.
Halal animals should be slaughtered according to Islamic law. Many towns now have a halal butchers shop.
If a halal animal, eg cow, is not slaughtered in accordance with Islamic law then the meat becomes haraam for Muslims.
Carrion is haraam.


2635. Certain parts of the halal animals are haraam to eat. They are fourteen:
Blood
Excrement
Male and female genitals
Womb
Glands
Testicles
Pituitary gland, a ductless gland in the brain
The arrow which is in the spinal cord
The two wide (yellow) nerves which are on both sides of the spinal cord, (as an obligatory precaution).
Gall bladder
Spleen
Urinary bladder
Eye balls

Fenugreek ( hulbah ) it is reported that Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) once said "If my people knew what there is in Fenugreek, the would have bought and paid it weight in gold." Fenugreek seeds are also known for their anti-diabetic property.

 => Delicious Spicy Fried Rice with vegetables and chicken meat.

Bao Du is a famous snack out of the local snacks in Beijing.



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