Feb 20, 2019 — Halal food is food permitted for consumption according to the Islamic dietary law as dictated by the Quran. Foods that is not permissible is called
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Halal vs. KosherCompare Anything łł vs.GODiffenł Philosophył Religionł Judaism Halal and Kosherare terms often heard in the context of meat and dairy, and although it’s common knowledgethat the terms refer to guidelines on what can be consumed and what cannot, few know what either really means, let alone how they differ. “Is this kosher?” has become a common expression that has transcended the context of religionand food to the point that it simply means “Is this acceptable?” in a colloquial sense. Halal and Kosher refer to what’s permitted by Islamic and Jewish religious laws respectively. Halal is an Islamic term that means lawful or permitted. Although halal in a broad sense can refer to anything that’s permitted by Islam, it’s most often used in the context of permissibl e dietary habits, specifically when it comes to meat consumption. Kosher is a similar term used to describe food that is proper or fit for consumption according to Kashrut, the Jewish dietary law. This comparison will restrict itself to the context of religious dietary laws. Comparison chart Differences ŠSimilarities ŠHalalKosher Introduction alal is anything that is permissible according to Islamic law. The term covers and designates not only food and drink as permissible according to Islamic law, but also all matters of daily life. Kosher foods are those that conform to the regulations of kashrut, the Jewish dietary law. Guidelines Follows Islamic dietary lawFollows Jewish dietary law Etymology fiHalalfl in Arabic means permissible or lawful. Derived from the Hebrew word fiKashrut,fl which means proper or fit. Roots QuranTorah How to Slaughter Quick and swift at single point on the throat; blood has to be completely drained. Quick and swift at single point on the throat; blood has to be completely drained. Page 1 of 8Halal vs Kosher -Differe nce and Comparison | Diffen2/20/2019https://www.diffen.com/difference/Halal_vs_Kosher
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HalalKosher Slaughterer Animal must be slaughtered by a Muslim. Animal must be slaughtered by a JewPrayer Requires prayer to Allah before every slaughter. Does not require prayer before slaughter. Fruit & VegetablesConsidered HalalConsidered Kosher only if there are no bugs in them. Meat & Dairy Can be consumed togetherC annot be consumed together Alcohol ProhibitedAllowed. Religious leaders encourage moderation. For wine to be considered kosher, the entire wine-making process must be supervised or handled by Sabbath-observant Jews. Also, all ingredients must be kosher. Contents: Halal vs Kosher 1Origin 2Meat Guidelines 2.1Permissible Meat 2.2Forbidden Meat 2.3Slaughter Guidelines 3Kosher and Halal Certification 4Other Food 4.1Further religious guidelines for food consumption 5References Origin fiHalalfl is an Arabic word meaning lawful or permissible. Halal food is food permitted for consumption according to the Islamic dietary law as dictated by the Quran. Foods that is not permissible is called harammeaning unlawful or prohibited. The wordfl Kosherfl, meaning proper or fit, originates from the Hebrew word fiKashrutfl. Food that conforms to the Kashrut , the Jewish Dietary law is said to be kosher and fine for consumption. Kosher laws are derived from the Torah. These dietary laws don’t just restrict themselves to a the specifics of a type of food, but also include how the food is prepared for consumption, and what other food can or cannot be eaten in combination with it. Page 2 of 8Halal vs Kosher -Differe nce and Comparison | Diffen2/20/2019https://www.diffen.com/difference/Halal_vs_Kosher
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Meat Guidelines Permissible Meat According to Islamic law only certain types of meat are considered to be clean for consumption: ŁAll Cattle ŁSheep ŁGoats ŁCamels ŁAll types of buck ŁRabbits ŁFish ŁLocusts All animalsother than fish and locust are considered halal only when they are slaughtered according to certain guidelines. Which foods are kosher? Kosher law disallows eating some animals; and for those that may be eaten, there are rules for how to slaughter and which part of the animal may be eaten. The following are permitted: ŁAnimals that have hooves split in two andchew the cud. e.g., cows, sheep, goats and deer are kosher. Other animals Š like rabbits, pigs, dogs, squirrels, cats, bears, horses and camels Š are not kosher. ŁBirds like chicken, goose, duck, turkey and even pigeons are kosher. Predatory and scavenger birds are not kosher. ŁFish that have fins and scales like tuna, salmon, carp, herring, flounder and pike. Forbidden Meat Islamic law prohibits certain animals and meat products to be haram or unlawful: ŁMeat not slaughtered according to Islamic Law ŁAnimals whose bloodis not fully drained. ŁPig and other by products. ŁDonkey & Mule ŁDead animals ŁCarnivorous animals ŁBirds of Prey ŁAny marine animals except for fish. ŁAmphibians ŁAll Insectsexcept for Locust. ŁAnimal Blood & Reproductive organs ŁPancreas & Gall Bladder The following animals and meat products are not considered kosher according to Jewish Dietary law: ŁAnimals not slaughtered according to Jewish law. ŁAnimals whose blood is not fully drained. ŁCamel ŁPig ŁRabbit/Hare ŁPredatory and Scavenger birds ŁShellfish, catfish, sturgeon, swordfish, lobster, shellfish, crabs and all water mammals ŁRodents ŁReptiles and amphibians ŁMilk, eggs, fat, organs obtained from prohibited animals. Page 3 of 8Halal vs Kosher -Differe nce and Comparison | Diffen2/20/2019https://www.diffen.com/difference/Halal_vs_Kosher
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Slaughter Guidelines Meat is considered to be halal if it is clean, lawful and slaughtered with certain guidelines: ŁThe slaughterer should be Muslim. ŁThe animal should be prayed over before slaughter. ŁThe knife must be sharp to minimize pain. ŁThe throat of the animal is cut and the knife may not be lifted before the cut is complete. ŁThe Trachea, Esophagus and both jugular veins must be severed or at least three of the four arteriesmust be severed for the meat to be Halal. ŁAll the blood should be drawn from the animal. For meat to be kosher, the animal is slaughtered following certain guidelines: ŁThe fiShochet fior slaughterer should be Jewish with knowledge of Jewish laws. ŁThe slaughter should be a quick, deep stroke with no nicks. ŁAll blood should be drawn from the animal. ŁThe lungs of the animal are inspected to make sure there are no defects to deem the meat Kosher. Kosher and Halal CertificationHalal certification agencies like the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America ensure that halal certified food is widely available in the United States. Kosher certified food is widely available with certifications conducted by various agenciesspread across the United States. A collection of halal (left) and ko sher (right) certification symbols. Other Food According to Islamic law, intoxicating plants, food additives derived from prohibited food, alcohol, and other intoxicants are not halal. Fruits and vegetablesare kosher according to Jewish law as long as they have no bugs. Grape products made by non-Jewsare not kosher. Further religious guidelin es for food consumption According to Islamic dietary law, dairy, yogurt and cheeseshould be produced from halal certified animals. Gelatinin yogurtand rennet in cheese should also be halal. Jewish dietary laws state not only meat and dairy cannot be consumed together but they also need to be cooked in separate utensils. There cannot be a common set of utensils to cook meat and dairy. Page 4 of 8Halal vs Kosher -Differe nce and Comparison | Diffen2/20/2019https://www.diffen.com/difference/Halal_vs_Kosher
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This video takes you through what it takes to prepare a kosher meal: References ŁWhich Animals are Kosher? ŁIslamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA) ŁKashrut: Jewish Dietary Laws – Judaism 101ŁKosher Symbols – KosherQuest ŁKosher and Halal – Texas A&M UniversityŁWhat is Halal? – IFANCAŁHalal Advocates of America ŁHalal Food Guidelines – Department of Halal CertificationŁYahweh’s Restoration Ministry ŁIslamic Services of America ŁHalal method of calming a lamb before slaughter (YouTube video) ŁHow to legally carry out religious slaughter (UK government guidance) Related Comparisons Kosher Salt vsSea Salt Islam vsJudaism Vegan vsVegetarian Paleo vsVeganClarified Butter vsGhee Hebrew vsYiddish Page 5 of 8Halal vs Kosher -Differe nce and Comparison | Diffen2/20/2019https://www.diffen.com/difference/Halal_vs_Kosher
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