HAZIMAH SAIHAH BINTI ABU BAKAR

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In my opinion, Halal has now become a universal concept. Halal is a term exclusively
used in Islam which means permitted or lawful. There are no parties which can claim the
food is Halal without complying with Islamic Law. Halal and non-Halal covers all spectrums
of Muslim life, not limited to foods and drinks only, but also for safety, animal welfare, social
justice and sustainable environment. Halal and Toyyiban which means clean and wholesome
portray the symbol of intolerance to hygiene, safety and quality of food that Muslims
consumed.

In summary, the Islamic dietary rules can be explained as follows anything that was
not clearly forbidden in the Qur’an and Sunnah is generally allowed. It is expressly forbidden
to consume the following foods and ingredients, considered haram such as meat from pork,
animals not slaughtered under the Islamic rite or slaughtered in the name of any other than
Allah, carrion, blood and its by-products, alcohol and foods contaminated with any of the
above products.

Halal is also an opportunity for all, not just for Muslims. There is no reason why non-
Muslims should not engage with or be a part of this ecosystem. When non-Muslims make it a
way of life to purchase and consume halal products, then we can confidently say halal has
come of age.