Bohra Muslims generally avoid eating beef, preferring goat, lamb, and chicken, which are considered staples of their cuisine. While there is no religious prohibition against it, cultural influences and, particularly in India, a preference for other meats or respect for local sentiments mean beef is rarely consumed.
[10] Like all Muslims, Bohras eat only Halal meat and do not eat pork. Moreover, fish is rarely eaten by Bohras because of dietary restrictions. Crustaceans (except for prawns) are not consumed. Permitted fish too, have to be Halal, that is prayers have to be said over live fish before they can be used for cooking.
Popular Bohra cuisine dishes include kheema samosas, dal chawal palidu, malida, and Bohra biryani. Meals are often served in courses, starting with something sweet, followed by savoury dishes, the main course and ending with fruits. Mutton kari chawal – spiced coconut milk-based curry served with fragrant basmati rice.
While many Muslims worldwide eat beef, especially at Eid, some in India avoid it due to cultural sensitivities. Beef is allowed in Islam provided it is halal, meaning the animal was slaughtered according to Islamic guidelines, including reciting God's name.
The entire Sufi tradition is bereft of beef consumption. Islamic Sufis such as Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, Nizamuddin Aulia, Bu Ali Shah Qalandar, Sarmad Shaheed, and countless other Sufis turned themselves vegetarians as a mark of respect to their non-Muslim visitors.
Why is it permissible to eat meat slaughtered by Christians & J*ws, they don't say Bismillah - Assim
Which religion bans eating beef?
Some Hindus, particularly Brahmins, are vegetarian and strictly abstain from eating meat. All of those who do eat meat abstain from the consumption of beef, as the cow holds a sacred place in Hinduism.
Sikhs also generally avoid eating beef because the cow, the buffalo and the ox are an integral part of rural Sikh livelihoods. Similarly, Sikhs may avoid eating beef in the company of Hindus and avoid eating pork in the company of Muslims out of respect for their shared values.
Muslims can eat at McDonald's, but it depends heavily on the country and location, as halal certification varies; it's generally halal in Muslim-majority nations (like the Middle East, Malaysia, Singapore) but usually not in Western countries (like the US, UK, Canada), where meat isn't certified halal and cross-contamination with pork is a risk, so checking local certification or choosing vegetarian/fish items is best.
Eating donkey meat is considered haram, or forbidden, in Islam as it is seen as an unclean animal that should not be consumed. This hadith serves as a reminder for Muslims to adhere to Islamic teachings and abstain from consuming donkey meat.
There are several passages in the Quran that mention pork being forbidden for human consumption, while also declaring amnesty for those who consume it in exceptional circumstances. He has only forbidden for you [to eat] carrion, blood, swine, and that which is slaughtered in the name of any other than Allah.
For Bohras, consuming meat is not only a matter of taste but also an act of piousness. Goat, lamb and chicken are relished, while beef is avoided. Certain types of fish are also eaten, but they have to be caught alive and can be killed only after the saying of “Bismillah” to make it halal.
The believers greet other believers by saying 'salaam aleikum', the Bohras say 'kem cho'! The believers pray 5 times a day, the Bohras pray 3 times a day! The believers obey only Allah and His Messenger (saws) unconditionally, the Bohras obey and follow their clergy and holy men unconditionally!
Any fish without scales are haram (forbidden) but fish that do have scales are permissible. Shia scholars tend to teach that no other aquatic creatures are halal, with the exception of certain edible aquatic crustaceans (e.g. shrimp but not crab), which are also Halal like scaled fish.
The Qurʾān states that the consumption of pork is not allowed, as it is considered impure, and pork is therefore considered to be haram (expressly forbidden). This prohibition is part of a broader set of dietary laws that aims to maintain ritual purity and cleanliness, which are central to Islamic practice.
Answer. Kangaroo is a permissible animal to eat according to Islamic Law because, from a religious perspective, animals that are forbidden are those that hunt with pointed teeth, while a kangaroo is not such an animal.
Of the wild animals or ones that live in nature, antelopes, deer, cows, rams, road deer and zebras are Halal. However, it is prohibited to eat animals with tusks and predators with claws such as walrus, boar, lions and foxes. Dogs, pigs and cats, although considered domestic animals in some cultures are not allowed to.
We set ourselves high standards across all our restaurants and with our suppliers. As part of our commitment to maintaining these standards, we work closely with the Halal Food Authority, who accredit and regularly audit our Halal restaurants.
For example, many French fries would be Halal suitable, as long as they consist of just potatoes, oil, and salt. Most spice blends would also be acceptable. They would not be Halal if they were fried in beef fat that was not certified Halal, nor if they were produced on product lines that also made pork products.
Sikhs who do not follow a vegetarian diet may eat meat from any animal, but are prohibited from eating any meat which has been ritually slaughtered, including halal and kosher meat products. However, some Sikhs may choose to not eat beef or pork.
