FAQ
1. WHAT DOES HALAAL MEAN?
Halaal is the Arabic word for lawful or permissible. It can be described as food and other items that which Muslims are allowed to use and consume according to the rules stipulated in scholar documents and more specifically the Quran.
2. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ISLAM AND MUSLIM?
Islam is the religious faith that the Muslim people follow.
3. WHAT IS THE QURAN?
The Quran is the sacred Arabic text believed to be given in a revelation from Allah by the Arc Angel Gabriel to the prophet Mohammed. It encompasses all aspects faith, and laws and rules as well as the beliefs of all Muslim existence.
4. WHAT IS HALAAL CERTIFICATION?
A guarantee that products and commodities comply with Islamic Dietary requirements and all the standards specified in the Quran.
5. WHERE DO THE PROCEEDS OF HALAAL CERTIFICATION GO?
- Muslim Community projects
- Muslim Missionary work
- Muslim Schools
- Mosques
6. RSA HALAAL CERTIFICATION ENTITIES
- Muslim Judicial Council
- South African National Halaal Authority
- National Independent Halaal Trust
- The Islamic Council of South Africa Halaal Fund
7. WHAT IS SHARIA LAW?
Sharia law contains the rules set out for Muslims to adhere to. It inscribes the code of conduct as to base their everyday lives on and abide by in every aspect.
8. IF I BUY HALAAL PRODUCTS AM I NOT PAYING A FORM OF RELIGIOUS TAX?
The simple answer is that Halaal doesn’t really qualify as tax as it is not a specific percentage nor is it managed by the government.
Logically and economically speaking by buying Halaal certified products one could argue one is subsidising the Muslim community and they profit even though they are a minority group. Muslims however require their Halaal products. They can choose which products they buy and by being informed one can start supporting non Halaal products and this will create a higher demand for non Halaal goods and the balance in the economy will be restored.
9. WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT FOOD THAT MIGHT BE RESTRICTED FOR CHRISTIANS?
Though the Old Testament gives very clear rules for the Jews especially set out in Leviticus and Exodus most Christians believe that Jesus freed us from restrictions of the past.
However, the New Testament makes one sentiment clear: Christians should not eat of any foods that are dedicated to any other idol. However, this only applies if they are aware that the food mostly meat, was dedicated to any other god or idol. With halal meat we are aware that it was dedicated to an idol. One thing that stands out is that Christians should not eat the blood of any animal. An article that gives a very well written summary of this topic can be found at the following link which serves as a source for this information:
https://www.compellingtruth.org
Another reference directly from the New Testament which is also discussed in the article above, but worth noting on its own for anyone who would like a direct reference from the Christian Bible: Acts 10:9 – 16
Another source containing all the verses in the Bible with regards to food and eating can be found in the following article which is quite an interesting read as it contains verses from both the Old and New Testament:
https://biblereasons.com/food-and-
However, another noteworthy verse which inscribes the essence of why modern-day Christianity does not deny anyone certain foods can be found in 1 Timothy 4: 3 – 5. This passage truly gives insight as to why Christians have been set free from restrictions and given life.
1 Timothy 4:1 – 5 “ 1. Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 2. Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; 3. Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. 4. For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: 5. For it is sanctified by the Word of God and prayer.”
10. IS ALLAH THE SAME DEITY AS GOD OF THE BIBLE?
As Christianity and Islam share many of the same origins some believe this to be the case. Many scholars use the argument that the word Allah carries the same meaning as the Hebrew word for god which is a noun used to describe a deity. However, when used as a name as used in the Quran to refer, it does not have the same meaning.
Christians believe in the Holy Trinity and the name God is used to describe the God of the Holy Trinity. However, Allah refers to a singular deity and the Quran very clearly denies the Trinity and denies that Jesus is the Son of God.
The Bible however in John 14:6-7 says the following: John 14: 6. Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 7. If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know Him, and have seen Him.
Thus in His true form the Christian God cannot be compared to Allah of Islamic faith as to deny Jesus is to deny God. Jesus is the core to the Christian faith and the New Testament makes it clear that Jesus is part of the divine Trinity and the Son of God.
11. WHAT ARE THE MAIN DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CHRISTIANITY AND ISLAM?
The Islam faith believes in Allah and follows the scriptures of the Quran which was written by the prophet Mohamed which was brought to him in a revelation by the Arc Angel Gabriel. Islam denies the Holy Trinity and Allah is a singular deity and to compare Allah to any manmade concept is believed to be a sin. Islam believes that Jesus was a prophet however denies that He is the Son of God. In denying the Trinity the Islam faith also denies the existence of the Holy Spirit.
The other difference also being that Mohamed was the divine prophet and places him above Jesus. Another key difference is of course the ancient texts of the Quran which carry many similarities to the Bible but greatly differs in content and context and Muslims don’t read the Bible. It is also worth mentioning that the original Quran texts are still read today in its original Arabic as to remain true to the original meaning and context even though it has been transcribed to many languages. Ancient Islamic texts studied by scholars known as fatwas also add to the Quran as to set out the principles of the Islamic faith.
Christianity is rooted in the belief that we are all made in the image of God. God being a loving Father who loved all mankind so much that He sent His Son to earth to become Man and paid the price for forgiveness of repentant sins. John 1:12 and 17. 1 John 1:9
The Bible in John 3:16 explains why Jesus became man. John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
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Christians believe that Jesus died for our sins to be forgiven. He conquered death in order for all who believe in Him to have salvation and be set free from the hands of death. The blood of Jesus washed away the sins of man.
After Jesus rose from his grave after 3 days, He appeared to the disciples on various occasions and 40 days later He ascended to heaven. Shortly after He was taken into heaven the Holy Spirit was sent to become one with every believer in Christ. The Holy Spirit was a gift bestowed onto the believers to stay with us until Jesus returns to bring all His followers with Him to Heaven, so we can be in the presence of the Father with Him.
Christians also believe and read the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. The Bible to this day is the book with the highest sales numbers in the world.
ISAIAH 55 : 11 NKJV “11 So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.”
“The Bible”: The Bible is unique among all literature. It is GOD’s definitive Word for humanity. GOD has provided a written revelation of Himself through the divinely inspired writings of people HE appointed to impact His message. The word “inspired” means “GOD breathed” (1 Tim.3:16) GOD through the Holy Spirit, guided the writers of the text to communicate exactly what was on His heart for His people (2 Pet.1:20,21) As GOD’s revealed truth, the Scriptures are absolutely authoritative. GOD’s Word is the plumb line or standard by which to evaluate all human activity and reasoning,
Psalm 16:4 NKJV
Their sorrows shall be multiplied who hasten after another god; Their drink offerings of blood I will not offer, Nor take up their names on my lips.
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