IN Spiritual Administration Muslims of Tatarstan answered a number of questions regarding halal food, in particular, how a Muslim can avoid God’s punishment for eating pork, this was reported by the Halal Standard Committee of the Muslim Spiritual Board of the Republic of Tatarstan.

From the Qur'anic verses and hadiths it is clear that eating halal food is very important aspects in the life of a Muslim. Eating forbidden (haram) foods has a negative impact not only on physical health person, but also has a detrimental effect on human spirituality. By studying the life of the Prophet, as well as his companions, it becomes clear how much attention they paid to the issue of halal.

One day, Abu Bakr's assistant treated him to food. After Abu Bakr began to eat, he asked the employee how he bought this food. He replied that before accepting Islam, he made a living by telling fortunes, and with the remaining funds he bought this food. After this, Abu Bakr immediately induced vomiting and cleared his stomach. The Companions even paid attention to how much food was purchased.

Therefore, a Muslim should give special attention what gets inside his body: study the composition, pay attention to receiving halal earnings.

If a Muslim unknowingly used haram, and he immediately found out about it, he should cleanse his stomach, but if a lot of time has passed, then he should repent to Allah, intend to never make such mistakes and after that perform a good deed. Performing good deeds and voluntary forms of worship is atonement for mistakes made through ignorance

There are a number of medicines and injections that are made from the blood of calves, but they are deproteinized, i.e. they have the protein removed. An analogue, for example Actovegin, also has the same composition. Can this medicine be used in treatment?

In the Koran, the Almighty indicated what is prohibited for consumption. Among the prohibitions, “blood” is also mentioned. In cases where the patient is prescribed medicines, which contain components prohibited by Sharia, such as blood, a Muslim should find an analogue of this drug.

In cases where there are no analogues, and the use of a medicine is an urgent need, one of the principles of Sharia is applied, which states: “Necessity permits what is prohibited,” and the use of this medicine will be permitted as an exception due to a forced situation. The Almighty knows best!

- In what cases is the food of Christians and Jews permitted?

From a number of verses in the Koran, Islamic theologians have concluded that Muslims are allowed to eat the food of Christians and Jews if they comply with the canons of Islam regarding slaughter. For example, if a Muslim stuns an animal before slaughter (with an electric charge, pneumatic stunning, etc.) as a result of which the animal dies, then even if a Muslim then slaughters the animal with the mention of the name of Allah, cutting all the vessels (esophagus, trachea and two jugular veins) - the animal will not be legal for consumption, since it was dead at the time of slaughter, i.e. carrion.

According to the above verses, eating carrion is prohibited. Therefore, Quranic principles regarding halal must be followed at all stages of production.

Each religion differs not only in its prescriptions, but also in its traditions. For example, it is considered unacceptable for Muslims to eat pig meat. For what reason and how did this tradition develop? IN in this case this has no connection with the taste of meat or its properties, the main reason is religious norms.

Why Muslims cannot eat pork: answers to questions

This nation lives exclusively according to the norms of the Koran. The book is sacred to them, and they honor the rules and traditions established in its norms. Violating them is a great sin and crime. If a Muslim does not follow these rules, he will never get closer to God.

Why can't Muslims eat pork? It's simple - the Koran prohibits the consumption of this type of meat, and the ban itself was established by Allah, who is God for the Muslim people. You should never violate the prohibitions of Allah, any Muslim knows this.

In the Koran you can find a norm that lists animals whose meat can be consumed. And there are no pigs on this list.

There are several arguments that can explain this ban. In fact, at the moment there is no exact information about why exactly Allah forbids believers to eat pork, so we can only speculate.

The refusal to eat this meat is due to the fact that Muslims are deeply religious people. The basis of their faith is the Koran, which prescribes how to behave and what norms to follow. And since, in accordance with the will of Allah, it is forbidden to eat pork, the Muslim people do not eat this meat, since it is considered a serious sin among them. Divine injunctions prohibit eating pork, and believers must adhere to this rule unconditionally.

The Holy Scripture says that if a person has no idea that he is eating pork, it is not a sin. It turns out that if he ate it at a party and was not told what type of meat he was eating, he did not sin. But if he consciously ate pork, such a Muslim is a sinner. There is also one more exception - if he ate pork in order to save his life - this is also not a sin.

Physical perfection

Every Muslim strives for physical perfection. And it is possible to achieve it only if a person follows the norms of the Holy Scriptures. This is why Muslims give up pork, because they want to elevate themselves and be closer to the Almighty.

Muslims are skeptical about pork, since this animal is not too picky in its choice of food and eats everything it sees (stones, excrement, etc.). Pigs are unclean, which, according to Muslims, affects the quality of the meat.

Muslims approach the Almighty only if they take care of their health. And when eating pork, there can be no talk of any health, since this meat is too fatty and heavy.

Scientific point of view

If we compare pork with other types of meat, it is inferior in properties. First of all, it contains too much fat, which negatively affects the entire body and increases cholesterol.

The main reason Muslims refuse this meat is religion. What is prohibited by the Koran cannot be violated, only in exceptional cases. In this way, the believer approaches God and honors Muslim traditions.

Today we want to answer a question that worries many people. Basically, these questions arise from people who are not closely familiar with the religion of Islam. As you know, Muslims do not eat pork. After all, there are some people who express their arguments about the benefits of eating pork. We will try to briefly outline the arguments of science and religion on this issue of why Muslims do not eat pork.

Every Muslim should follow the law of Allah willingly, even if he does not realize the wisdom of the Divine law. If a person manages to understand the wisdom of prohibiting certain things, that is good. If he lacks understanding of Divine wisdom, then he must accept the truth as it is, realizing that Allah Almighty knows what is beneficial for His creatures.

When Allah Almighty forbids something for His slaves, of course He does it out of His mercy to save them from everything that can harm them. Verily, he is the Most Gracious and the Merciful.

As for the reasons why eating pork is prohibited, we will quote the words of Dr. Zakir Naik, President of the Islamic Research Foundation, Mumbai. He says the following:

The fact that pork consumption is prohibited in Islam is well known.

Pig is an unclean animal

Let's explain various aspects this ban

Eating pork is prohibited in the Koran

The Koran prohibits the consumption of pork in at least 4 different places:

“He has forbidden you carrion, blood, the meat of pigs and what is sacrificed other than for the sake of Allah” (Surah al-Baqarah “The Cow”. 2:173)

“For you are prohibited carrion, blood, the flesh of swine and that over which the name of Allah has not been pronounced...” (Surah al-Maida “The Meal.” 5:03)

“From what has been revealed to me, I find it forbidden to eat only carrion, shed blood and the meat of a pig, which (or which) is unclean, as well as the unlawful meat of animals slaughtered not for the sake of Allah” (Sura al-Anam “ Cattle." 6:145)

“He has forbidden you carrion, blood, the meat of swine, and also that which is not slaughtered in the name of Allah” (Sura 16 an-Nakhl “The Bees.” 5:03)

The above verses Holy Quran are sufficient grounds for Muslims to prohibit the consumption of pork.

Eating pork is prohibited in the Bible

The vast majority of Christians are convinced of the Bible as Divine revelation, but few Christians know that eating pork is also prohibited in the Bible:

“... and a pig, because its hooves are cloven and there is a deep cut in its hooves, but it does not chew the cud, it is unclean for you;

Do not eat their meat and do not touch their corpses; they are unclean to you” (Book of Leviticus, Chapter 11, verse 7-8)

“... and a pig, because its hooves are cloven, but it does not chew the cud: it is unclean to you; do not eat their meat, and do not touch their corpses” (Deuteronomy, Chapter 14, verse 8).

A similar prohibition is repeated in the book of Isaiah chapter 65 verse 2-5:

“Every day I stretched out My hands to a disobedient people, who walked in evil ways, according to their own thoughts, to a people who constantly insult Me to my face, who offer sacrifices in groves and burn incense on shards, who sit in tombs and spend the night in caves; eats swine's meat, and vile brew in his vessels; who says: 'Stop, don't come near me, because I am holy to you.' They are smoke for My smell, a fire that burns every day.”

Consumption of pork causes a number of diseases:

Science says eating pork can lead to at least seventy various types diseases.

A person can become infected with helminths, such as roundworms, pinworms, nematodes, etc. One of the most dangerous is Taenia Solium, which has another name - tapeworm. This helminth lives in the intestines and is very long. Its ovules, or eggs, enter the bloodstream and can reach almost all organs of the body through the bloodstream. If it gets into the brain, it can cause memory loss. If it gets into the heart, it can cause a heart attack; if it gets into the eyes, it can cause blindness. If localized in the liver, it can cause liver damage. Infection with this helminth can harm almost all organs of the body.

Pork contains very little valuable dietary meat for nutrition muscle mass. Basically, this is meat with excess fat and cholesterol, which clogs blood vessels and in the long term inevitably leads to heart disease - hypertension and myocardial infarction.

The pig is one of the dirtiest animals on earth

It lives, breeds and feeds in manure and dirt. Some might argue that in developed countries like Australia, pigs are raised in very hygienic conditions. Even under these hygienic conditions, pigs are kept together in pig pens. No matter how long you try to keep them clean, these animals are dirty by nature. They eat and enjoy both their own excrement and that of others.

Is it possible for Muslims and Jews to eat pork?

Different religions, different countries and, of course, different customs. What can I say, every family has its own distinctive features and certain traditions. To a Christian man It’s hard to understand why Muslim peoples, for example, have a ban on pork. And for them, such a violation is equivalent to a sinful action. Therefore, it is worth considering with reverse side, why and where such a ban came from.

Why Muslims, Jews, Jews do not eat pork: history, legend

Of course, the situation needs to be assessed from the very beginning. So to speak, to find the place “from where the legs grow.” To do this, let’s go back several thousand years. Islam is the religion with the second largest number of adherents (after Christianity), which arose later than all the others. But, nevertheless, it takes its roots back to the beginning of the 7th century.

IMPORTANT: Vera (translated from Arabic) means “safety” or “to ensure safety.”

There are several legends why Muslims and Jews do not eat pork, but they are very similar to each other.

• In the first version, God decided to show the miracle of reincarnation and made a pig out of the girl
• The second legend speaks of a similar thing, only God was angry with man. And as punishment he turned him into a pig

As you can see, from parables and legends a pig is former person which cannot be eaten. But none of them has any factual confirmation. Moreover, it is a sin for a believer to believe in such fables

Why is pork considered a dirty animal among Muslims and Jews?

Everyone knows that a pig is considered a dirty animal by Muslims. This is not just someone's whim or stupid superstitions. There really is a logical and reasonable explanation for this. Moreover, it turns out that in the Bible, this animal is also considered such, but Christians do not strictly adhere to this rule. Perhaps because the climate made it possible to breed such an animal at home, and they are also unpretentious in food.

• The first reason is not related to religious prohibitions, but to the climate. Pork is the most perishable meat. And when high temperatures, and even without refrigerators (after all, in those distant times there was no electricity, let alone technology), the meat spoiled at an insane speed. Moreover, if you don’t have time to prepare it in time, you can get poisoned or upset.
• And what hikes we went on! There were no thermal bags then either, and pork, if stored for a long time, could even cause severe poisoning, general intoxication of the body and, as a result, death.

IMPORTANT: Many people associate the word “dirty” with its direct meaning. Islam has received and is receiving a lot of criticism from other religions, and in terms of eating pork too. Yes, the pig does not live in the most sanitary conditions, rolls around in the dirt and eats everything. But in those distant times, not only animals, but people were not in the most sanitary conditions. But the secret of the word “dirty” lies not in the external appearance, but you need to look much deeper.

• Did we mention that the pig eats everything! Absolutely and indiscriminately. This is what attracted most villages with a cooler climate (there is meat, according to at least, did not spoil so quickly). They eat their own excrement and, by the way, other people’s excrement too. They kill their offspring. That is, the picture that emerges is not the best. After all, it’s all digested, absorbed and ends up on our table.

Interesting: Eating offspring is a selection instinct in animals inherent in nature. Yes, many have encountered such a problem as a cat eating its recently born kittens (or a hamster). It is believed that the animal thus immediately removes the weak and unable to survive cubs. That is, it goes natural selection. But we don’t eat such animals!

• Its meat contains a high content of uric acids, but they are not in the best possible way affect human health.
• It can also cause hepatitis E infection, which is more common in pregnant women.
• Pig meat contains a lot of fat, lipids and cholesterol, which clog blood vessels and lead to heart diseases. By the way, scientists also associate excess cholesterol with the formation of tumors.
• Also, growth hormone was found in this meat. Yes, it leads to obesity and even the formation of malignant tumors. In our time, scientists have already established that those representatives who are fond of eating pork get cancer. But in those days when the Koran was written, such analyzes were not carried out.
• Histamine, which is also contained in considerable quantities, leads to the formation of various inflammatory processes, appendicitis, gallbladder diseases, various dermatitis and eczema. And also, problem skin is also a consequence of eating pork.
• It is also worth highlighting that pig meat is very similar in structure to human meat. Perhaps this is why such legends arose in the Islamic religion.

Where is it written that Muslims cannot eat pork?

Everyone knows that Muslims have the Koran as their holy book. This one is like the Bible for the Christian people. And there, as they say, it is clearly written “in black and white” that pork is prohibited.

• To be more precise, this prohibition is specified in Sura 5, verse 3. We will not translate the entire passage, but we will convey the main essence:
  • “You are forbidden to eat carrion, blood, and pork, and any living creature that was slaughtered in the name of others and not Allah (for food).”
• The segment itself is large and it also touches on the aspect of what kind of death makes an animal dirty. The hare, camel, jerboa and other wild animals (wolf, tiger, etc.) are prohibited.
• Important! Allah is merciful and in extreme cases, to maintain life, He allows you to eat a small piece of forbidden food. But only in such quantities that you can just stand on your feet until you can eat properly.

The prohibition is written in the Koran

• Also, the Koran prohibits the sale of pork meat.
  • Interesting! In the Jewish Torah and the Christian Bible, pork is also prohibited.
  • For example, this is mentioned in the Bible (more precisely, in the Old Old Testament), Deuteronomy, chapter 14, verse 8. The Bible also describes in detail what foods are allowed to eat and what is prohibited. A pig has hooves on its feet, but does not chew cud (in short). But not the chewing gum that we are used to seeing on the shelves. No, of course, we mean the ability to chew grass, for example, cows, like chewing gum. She can savor it for a long time.

This is interesting! The Koran and the Bible prohibit touching dead meat. If this happens, you need to wash your hands and wash your clothes. At that time there was no such knowledge and expertise to check sanitary (or unsanitary) conditions. But now we already understand that this can have fraught consequences for our health.

• Jews do not eat pork for the same reasons as Muslims. Yes, they adhere to the laws of Kosher and Kashrut, but they are based on the prohibitions of the Torah and Talmud.

Are there countries where Muslims, Jews, Jews are allowed to eat pork?

Pork is considered a dirty and sinful animal by Muslims (and, of course, Jews). It cannot be eaten, grown, cooked or sold. And there are no exceptions! Even modern Muslims strictly adhere to such prohibitions.

Yes, lately, some people introduce pork into their diet. But! This is the same as Christians not fasting. That is, a person simply chooses a sinful path for himself.

Who else doesn't eat pork besides Muslims?

In principle, we indicated above that even Christians are prohibited from eating pork, but they simply do not adhere to such a rule. Only the peoples of Islam and Judaism strictly abandoned pork. For which we received some criticism and misunderstanding from other religions (but we figured out that there is a very reasonable explanation for this). And anyone, of any nationality and religion, can give up pork - this is rather a personal choice for everyone.

If a Muslim accidentally ate pork: what will happen, what to do?

We mentioned above that Allah allows you to eat pork in extreme cases and in minimal quantities. But this applies to an intentional act.

• If Muslims did not know about this, then this is not considered a sin.
• If the pig was healthy and properly cooked, then nothing will happen. As they say, it will live!

• Many people are interested in the question: is it necessary to pray after this? Let's just say it won't be superfluous. Moreover, if a Muslim found out about this. It is not a sin (we repeat once again) if he ate pork by accident or under duress (or in emergency cases). But it is customary among Muslims (and among Christians too) that it does not hurt to cleanse your soul before Allah.

Which good Muslims are allowed to eat pork, and what part of pork is allowed to eat?

The ban on pork does not apply to any specific part of it, and certainly does not depend on a person’s position in society. The ban on pork applies to every Muslim, Jew and Jew. And the entire pig is prohibited.

Under what circumstances can a Muslim eat pork?

“If someone is forced to eat what is forbidden, without showing disobedience and without exceeding the limits of what is necessary, then there is no sin on him. Verily, Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.” Sura 2, verse 173. Therefore, I will not repeat myself and state the obvious.

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Pork food poisoning is caused by the presence of a roundworm, Trichinella, which can be found in raw meat. The main symptoms of pork food poisoning are discomfort, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and muscle pain.

Incorrect cooking, unsanitary conditions and improper storage may cause pork poisoning. If you eat raw or undercooked pork, the roundworm larvae reach the stomach, where they turn into worms due to exposure to gastric juices. The worms spread to other parts of the digestive system and other organs, thus leading to various diseases.

Symptoms

The severity of food poisoning depends on the type of bacteria, the degree of infection, the amount of food eaten and, more importantly, the age and health of the person. Symptoms of trichinosis go through two successive phases.

First phase.

The initial stage of poisoning is called the gastrointestinal stage or abdominal phase. At this stage, the larvae develop into worms and infect the digestive tract. The following symptoms are observed in the first stage (2-7 days after infection):

• Discomfort
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Heartburn
• Indigestion

Second phase.

The second stage is called the muscle stage or parenteral stage (2-8 weeks after infection). From the digestive tract, roundworms move to other organs through blood vessels. The symptoms that appear at this stage are as follows:

• Weakness
• Bags under the eyes
• Muscle pain
• Chills
• Fever

How to prevent food poisoning from pork?

When cooking pork, use meat highest category quality and make sure it was cooked at a temperature above 70°C. Never eat pork that has been at room temperature for a long time.

Pork food poisoning can last about 2 months. In this case, the worms can reach nervous system, which can lead to serious consequences. However, timely provision medical care will shorten the duration of the disease and help avoid complications.