That  Islam  is not just a religion should no longer excite the sensibilities of the prejudiced and ignorant minds of the ignoble.  Islam  is a way of life with a wide-ranging principles and recommended practices that ultimately benefit the adherent. For instance, almost all foods prohibited by the Islam pose serious and proven health problems to populations worldwide. This article examines the underlying principles behind  halal  foods as opposed to the  haram. These are expounded on in the Qur’an, in the  Hadith (Prophet Muhammad’s Sayings), the  Sunnah  (tradition) as well as what is commonly referred to as the  Fiqh. The  Fiqh  is the understanding derived from religious and cultural renderings of Islamic Jurists.

Concept of Halal

The concept of  halal  foods is an illumination of the distaste of the Islamic religion to foods that are basically prohibited by  Allah , foods obtained through  haram  means and foods that are harmful to the health of a human being. From the onset, it ought to be sufficiently emphasized that  Islam  places tremendous significance to the concept of cleanliness. By declaring some certain foods unclean and unacceptable ( haram ), the idea is to take care of the adherents by stopping the use of potentially harmful foods.

The justification for the widespread acceptance of  halal  foods is tied to number of proven and scientifically logical conclusions, besides the conventional quest to preserve the sanctity of the  Islamic religion. To begin with,  halal  foods protect you from health complications. What is commonly referred to as  haram  is often harmful, toxic, and poisonous. To amplify this concern, it has been found that most haram foods lead to the  increased occurrences of heart related diseases.  For instance, the consumption of unhealthy  haram  fats,  haram  meat and meat products, use of unclean slaughter facilities can all be considered a major contribution of the causes of heart diseases and thrombosis.

Halal foods are your friend 

Eating, in  Islam , is an expression of worship. It should, therefore, be done right. Besides one’s prayer being rejected, eating  haram  foods sets one on a path of self-destruction, health problems relating to the heart, and ultimately death. Recent scientific findings attribute most deaths above the age of 45 to  Coronary Heart Disease . Arguably, the disease is mainly caused by the consumption of unhealthy, unclean, and toxic foods— the very aspects that are absent from  halal foods.  It is the number one killer disease that can be significantly reduced if the idea behind  halal  gains the necessary threshold of acceptance.

The consumption of alcohol, on the other hand, is singularly responsible for the majority of cardiovascular disease occurrences. Interestingly, the disease is responsible for 32% of all deaths. In other words, there is a strong correlation between the consumption of alcohol and cardiovascular disease in Australia. Alcohol affects the pulse rate, blood pressure, and sturdiness of heart muscles. This, therefore, significantly increases chances of high blood pressure and associated complications such as stroke, dilated cardiomyopathy, increased cholesterol levels, arrhythmia, and heart failure among others.

Conclusion

It is logical that one should therefore be naturally inclined to  halal  foods in order to stay healthier— even if it’s not for religious purposes. Consume  halal  foods such as chicken, duck, turkey, quail, cattle, goat, sheep, rabbit, and venison. This must be slaughtered according to Islamic provisions and certified as clean. Offal products, bones and hides are only acceptable for use if animals were slaughtered according Islamic regulations.