Halal and Haram Food

INTENSITY MARKERS:
[M] = Fard / Wajib (Obligatory — must do) | [1] = Sunnah Mu'akkadah / Highly Recommended | [2] = Sunnah / Recommended | [3] = Mustahab / Virtuous / Commendable | [H] = Haram (Forbidden — must not do) | [h] = Makruh (Discouraged — should not do) | [P] = Mubah (Permissible — neutral)

✅ What to Do

[M]Eat only halal food — meat must be zabihah. (Qur'an 5:5)

[M]Say "Bismillah" before eating, "Alhamdulillah" after.

[1]Eat with right hand. (Muslim 2020)

[2]Eat from the side closest to you.

[1]Eat together as a family — brings blessings. (Abu Dawud 3764)

[2]Eat in moderation — third food, third drink, third air. (Tirmidhi 2380)

[2]Lick fingers and plate — barakah is in the last bits. (Muslim 2034)

[2]Drink water in three sips. (Bukhari 5632)

[2]Eat dates, honey, vinegar, olive oil, black seed. (Bukhari 5688)

(extra):

[2]Read the ingredients label when shopping to avoid haram additives (gelatin, alcohol).

[2]Invite others to eat with you — eating together brings barakah. (Abu Dawud 3764)

[3]Fast on alternate days if you tend to overeat.

[1]Check meat source for halal certification.

🚫 What Not to Do

What to Do ↑ As You Wish ↓

[H]Eat pork or pork by-products. (Qur'an 2:173)

[H]Drink alcohol in any amount. (Qur'an 5:90)

[H]Eat improperly slaughtered meat. (Qur'an 5:3)

[h]Eat or drink with left hand.

[h]Blow on hot food to cool it.

[H]Eat from haram income.

[H]Waste food. (Qur'an 7:31)

[h]Criticize food — leave it if you don't like it. (Bukhari 6134)

(extra):

[h]Eat while standing or walking without need. (Muslim 2024)

[H]Eat food containing gelatin from non-halal sources.

[h]Over-season or burn food to the point it becomes harmful.

⭐ As You Wish

What to Do ↑ What Not to Do ↑

— Any halal cuisine is permissible.

— Vegetarian/vegan is permissible as long as you don't consider meat haram.

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