Food Question

[ragdollcat1982]

I was curious to know that if Islam forbade the eating of shellfish and seafood. I know that like Judiasm pork is forbidden and I dont eat that much of it anyway and I certainly would not miss it. Also is kosher meat permitted for Muslims to eat since that if I embrace Islam I would be able to get it more readily than halal meat.

 

['Abd-al Latif]

All seafoods are permissible.

 

[rpwelton]

I was curious to know that if Islam forbade the eating of shellfish and seafood. I know that like Judiasm pork is forbidden and I dont eat that much of it anyway and I certainly would not miss it. Also is kosher meat permitted for Muslims to eat since that if I embrace Islam I would be able to get it more readily than halal meat.

Shellfish: Majority of scholars say this is allowed.

Seafood: All seafood is permitted (with the exception of shark according to a few scholars)

Kosher meat: Yes, this is permitted for Muslims, provided that you trust the source. If the meat has been kosher certified then this is OK for us; kosher certification is very strict and therefor we can trust the major certifications (K, U, D). If you're buying kosher products, watch out for wine as an ingredient, because Jews can have it in their food, whereas Muslims can't.

If you have access to halal meat, however, it is better for you to buy it over kosher meat.

However, don't let dietary restrictions stop you from becoming a Muslim. It can be hard at first, but know that the sacrifices you make in this life are all investments in Paradise.

 

[ragdollcat1982]

Thank you for answering my inquiry. I dont think giving up pork will be too hard to do. Seafood however is one of my favorite types of food.

 

[mattityahu]

rpwelton,

What is the purpose of dietary requirements?

Yours,
M

Shellfish: Majority of scholars say this is allowed.

Seafood: All seafood is permitted (with the exception of shark according to a few scholars)

Kosher meat: Yes, this is permitted for Muslims, provided that you trust the source. If the meat has been kosher certified then this is OK for us; kosher certification is very strict and therefor we can trust the major certifications (K, U, D). If you're buying kosher products, watch out for wine as an ingredient, because Jews can have it in their food, whereas Muslims can't.

If you have access to halal meat, however, it is better for you to buy it over kosher meat.

However, don't let dietary restrictions stop you from becoming a Muslim. It can be hard at first, but know that the sacrifices you make in this life are all investments in Paradise.