Questions about dietary and celebratory restirctions on Judaism and Islam?

Question

I work in a call center that sells everything from clothing, flowers, toys, food and home furnishings. And with the holidays coming up I was needing to know if there are any restrictions? I do know that in the Jewish faith they do not mix meat and dairy (or if I am wrong I do sincerely apologize) but I was wondering if there were any others? Please indicate what faith you are sending your answer about. Thanks

Answer 1

I follow the teaching of the life of Ifa. Yoruba tradition. On my end everyone is different. So people are instructed not to eat meat not to drink certain types of wines etc. I cannot eat sea food. My head is believe to be split under the orisa of love sweet waters and all things sweet Osun and the mother of all orisa Yemonja. I am not allowed to partake of anyhting from the sea. I use to eat it but when i choose this part i couldn't eat it.

Answer 2

Thank you for this question. It is interesting that you are being so careful as to know this for your job in the call center. I compliment you on that.

I am speaking as a Muslim Imam.

When it comes to food restrictions on Muslims it should be simple, no pork or meat that is not halal (meaning it was slaughtered in the name of God and in a specific process). There are other animals that are not allowed but these are few and not really commonly sold these days. All other animals are allowed but must be slaughtered in the halal way.

Food additives such as gelatin or "enzymes" for cheeses must not come from Pork. There are lists of allowed additives that you can find on the web.

Alcohol is not allowed at all. This includes wine and beer and any food that has been processed with alcohol including chocolates that have alcohol based flavors. Vanilla extract is a common problem in that it usually has bourbon or other flavorings in it that are alcohol based. Be careful that all vanilla says "non alcoholic". These substances are more and more commonly found without alcohol because many people who have had problems with alcohol require non alcoholic foods as well.

There is a lot more to this, if you have questions on particular foods or food additives you can contact me through my profile.

Peace and Blessings,

Salim

Answer 3

Muslims cant eat pork, and other haram meat, drink alcohol. Anything with derivates from the above stuff is haram.

By other Haram meat I mean meat which is not Halal. Halal meat is meat slaughtered by Muslims, so make sure it has the halal certification.

And I think Kosher is not just mixing meat and dairy. They have to remove the large artery from an animals leg, or something like that.

Answer 4

well do ya have all day? j/k

ill give you a couple that i know

i am Muslim but i'm also a religious studies major

muslims and jews don't eat pork

Muslim women... most cover their hair and the ones that don't still dress modestly (long pants and long sleeves)

Muslims and Jews... no gelatin (there is kosher gelatin and even though it's declared kosher by Jewish standards a lot of other Muslims i know will eat that)

Jews... kosher food (orthodox only)

Muslims....... Halal meat (as with Jews... this is usually only more religious people)

i believe you're right about the Jewish ppl not mixing meat and dairy but i havent researched it

hindus.... most are vegetarians

seventh day adventists and hebrews (newer demonination of Christianity that follows old testament laws)..... modest clothes and no pork

Muslims, orthodox Jews, and some denominations of Christianity.... no alcohol


orthodox Jews..... no shellfish

***i am sure there is much more but this is all i know


salam(peace to all)

Answer 5

Muslims do not drink alcohol and only eat halal meat, therefore any foods containing ingredients from animals that are non-halal (pig,horse, donkey etc) or alcohol are not permitted.

Answer 6

I'm a Muslim, pork is not clean because if you heated it on the highest temperature it won't kill this certain kind or a "worm" that pork's meet has. I don't drink too.
Muslims and Jews don't eat pork.
and plz to this guy who said the word "stupid" have more respect, this word only reflects your bad attitude, because you're the one who said it not us.

Answer 7

Since I am Muslim, I cant eat pork. Thats about it.

Answer 8

http://islam.about.com/cs/dietarylaw/a/halalfood.htm