Hello! Iam a 15 year old Muslim and I live in America. My parents are Muslim to. My dad sometimes buys halal meat, and sometimes doesn't. Is it ok to eat the non halal meat he bought? Is it going to be put on him when the day of judgement comes? Because our food mainly consists of meat. And is it ok if I go eat at restaurants? Considering my dad already buys non halal meat. I really want to please Allah. I want to only eat halal meat but my parents are saying just say bismallah and eat it. Iam not sure what to do. If I get old enough to buy my own food, I will only buy halal. And my dad since he works he buys all the food for our house. Iam not sure what to do. Do I eat the non halal? Or not? Thanks!
The animal wasn't 'offered' to Allah (swt). Thus it is not allowed to be consumed by Muslims.
If you can't find Halal meat near your home you are allowed to buy and eat Kosher meat since it is basicly the same as Halal. Because the animal's soul was 'offered' to Allah (swt).
But since you are still young and live under your parents it is best not to cause trouble or upset them. You can just eat the Halal meat went your parents buy it and skip the non-Halal meat.
If you can't find Halal meat near your home you are allowed to buy and eat Kosher meat since it is basicly the same as Halal. Because the animal's soul was 'offered' to Allah (swt).
It is completely prohibited for you to eat that food. Your excuses are not valid. At the age of fifteen in shariah terms you are considered a man. Therefore anything you do, you will have to account for in the hereafter.
There is a Hadith of the messenger, "a body that has been nourished with haram food cannot not enter paradise".
Do you see how serious this?
The best way out for you is first try to speak with them and explain the severity of the situation. If this doesn't work then to request you parents to make you in charge of bringing the shopping. You should be doing this already by the age of fifteen.
If haram food still comes to the house then avoid meat at your house eat something else. Once your family sees you don't eat then they will make the change.
Go vegetarian like me. Your food items are limited, but you don't have to worry about whether it is halal or not.
PS. I eat fish too, but I have no idea what that is classed as.
If possible, sit down with your Dad and discuss it. Ask him why he doesn't always buy halal meat? In the UK, halal meat is generally a lot cheaper than non halal meat (if you go to a non halal butcher, the prices are always double that of a halal butcher). You could tell him he could save money if the prices are the same as the UK.
The question of reliance on a kosher stamp as a guarantee on the Halaal status is hazardous and a slippery slope to follow, a path that we cannot unconditionally recommend.
Whilst there are similarities in certain of the rituals, there are many differences that one may not be aware off, some of which we list below.
? Kosher meat cannot be regarded Halaal, since the present day Jewish method of slaughter in an abattoir environment does not include the recitation of the name of the Almighty upon each animal which is a requirement for Halaal slaughter.
? Islam prohibits all intoxicating alcohol whilst wines manufactured under rabbinic supervision and other intoxicating beverages such as beers and rum etc. are regarded as kosher. The kosher mark cannot make it Halaal.
? Islam considers the entire cattle as Halaal if it is slaughtered in accordance to the Shari'ah whilst according to Jews the hind quarter is forbidden.
? Gelatin is considered kosher by some Jewish authorities regardless of its source of origin. Muslims consider gelatin prepared from pork as Haraam and most Halaal authorities also do not accept gelatin from non-Halaal slaughtered animal origin as being Halaal either. Therefore food items that could contain gelatin with kosher symbols on products such as marshmallows, yoghurts etc are not automatically Halaal.
? Enzymes irrespective of their source are acceptable in cheese making and carry the kosher symbol whilst enzymes of pork origin are Haraam to Muslims.
? Jewish law permits use of pork bristle brush in food preparation whilst it is Haraam for Muslims.
Muslims accept and believe as an article of faith, the role of all the previous Prophets (Peace be upon them) and the scriptures revealed through them, it relies on the final verse of the final revelation revealed to the final Prophet (Peace be upon him) in his farewell pilgrimage to put matters into its proper perspective.
In the verse revealed it was stated "...this day have I perfected your religion for you and completed my favour upon you and chosen for you Islam as your religion." (Surah 5: Verse 3)
The final divine laws of Islam are indeed perfect and best for followers. Consumption of Halaal increases spirituality and benefits us both now and in the Hereafter. There is no need to be dependent on any other sets of laws for convenience.
Last edited by Ridwaan Ravat; 01-24-2016 at 07:38 PM.
That's just like one of the Muslim girls at my school.
She just picks up random "meat" at the cafeteria, and thinks saying bismillah is enough.
He is Allah, other than whom there is no deity, the Sovereign, the Pure, the Perfection, the Bestower of Faith, the Overseer, the Exalted in Might, the Compeller, the Superior. Exalted is Allah above whatever they associate with Him [59:23]
I understand that it can be difficult to find halal meat, especially if you don't live in a large city. However, there are a few resources available to help you. One resource is online retailers, such as https://albarakamarketnc.com/. This website sells a variety of halal meats, including beef, chicken, lamb, and goat. They also offer shipping to all 50 states.
i did not know not eating halal meat was this serious i heard before but did not mind. thank you guys and girls for sharing beneficial knowledge may Allah swt bless you all. i thinking of going vegetarian or eat halal meat only inshaAllah
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