I really admire and appreciate that animals are killed with no pain, and that they are checked carefuly so to make sure they are actually healthy. Though, I am no muslim nor jew. There are also other traditions in both religions that I think are really wise and healthy. But I also want to be respectful to their traditions and beliefs, so I don´t know if it would be ok if I follow some of their rules and traditions, although not necessarily for the same reasons.
2006-12-22 07:55:29 · 18 answers · asked by mmsc 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
nothing wrong with you eating Halal meat. Actually it is better for you enjoy
2006-12-22 08:06:58 · answer #1 · answered by Layla 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Eating halal or kosher without practicing the respective religions is definitely not wrong or rude. By doing so u are actually eating healthy food and why would anybody object to when somebody is eating healthy. I am a muslim and i wud certainly appreciate if somebody does so as i realise that that the good things of one religion is known to others. Go ahead and enjoy ur food.
2006-12-25 06:55:10 · answer #2 · answered by murtuza 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's offensive to Jews to eat Kosher, and I know it isn't offensive to Muslims to eat Halal, and they both are benefitting from your purchases and support! I'm glad that you've taken interest in both, and I encourage it to anyone. Both slaughtering methods are strict in making sure that the animal is as comfortable as possible, that as much blood is drained as possible, that other animals aren't witnesses (so they do not become fearful), etc. And you're right about making sure they are healthy, I've read up on some awful stuff that regular slaughterhouses do, and the heck if I wanna eat chicken that's been soaked in "fecal soup" (google it) to plump it up! *barf*
I wish more Halal and Kosher producers would offer organic as well, but hey, better than the normal stuff sold at the grocery store!
In regards to other traditions as well, I would think of it as a compliment for someone to be so interested in them. I can't see any reason why it would be considered rude.
Good luck, God bless, and Happy Holidays to you and yours!
2006-12-22 16:05:58 · answer #3 · answered by hayaa_bi_taqwa 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are lots of practices in Islam and Judaism
As I am from the first I shall only speak of my own.
Islam has a set of practices we call tenets, leaving any one of those tennets means youve left Islam.
Eating halal animals is not apart of the tenet, but it is apart of the general practice guidelines for how to eat as a believer would.
When one does not pray, or fast or pay zakaat, the tenets have been broken and the optimistic among muslims hope and pray the person has still retained their faith in God and will pray that they take up these practices...they cannot be forced tho.
As there is no compulsion in Islam.
Therefore anything done with good intention is counted as a good thing to work on when one is not practicing the way one should.
Hope this helps.
2006-12-22 16:02:38 · answer #4 · answered by Antares 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It's not rude. There was a "weight loss" book published a few years ago with a title something like The Bible Diet, it was basically a kosher diest. Many people say that keeping kosher is healthier.
There are very religious Jews who'll probably be offended, but in your shoes, I wouldn't let that worry me. If you want to eat a diet you think is healthy and it just happens to involve keeping kosher, more power to you!
2006-12-24 21:27:49 · answer #5 · answered by shulasmith 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not Muslim, but I had a Muslim friend and I have spent so much time with her and eaten with her and have also visited her and her family in her home country Egypt and of course I have always eaten halal when I was with her and her family. It would have been very rude if I had not respected their rules when eating with them. Also when she ate at my home, I didn't bring anything on the table that is not halal. Same would be for kosher and I agree with what L'Chaim wrote.
2006-12-23 08:35:03 · answer #6 · answered by Elly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the stuff you buy in grocery stores is Kosher anyway. It is almost impossible to get around it. The next time you go grocery shopping look on you packages for a "K" or "U" inside a circle. This is a symbol showing that it is Kosher. You have to pay extra for this too, and all the money goes to the Jewish individuals who "bless" the food. Check out the video below.
2006-12-23 19:04:53 · answer #7 · answered by immortalnorsegoddess 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not at all. In fact it would be a great honor that you understand any of the kosher laws. Kosher laws make it very difficult for Jews to share in Christian meals. If Christians were more accommodating of the kosher laws, it might lead to more friendships. Kosher laws make it very difficult for Orthodox Jews to share food with others.
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2006-12-22 16:03:04 · answer #8 · answered by Hatikvah 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I am a muslim woman, and I've never heard anything even remotely like this. We do this for the reasons you stated above. That's it. If you want to eat it, eat to your heart's content. I highly doubt anyone would be insulted. There are muslim restaurants where many non muslims go to eat, and none of the other customers are offended. Food is food.
2006-12-22 16:03:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was raised Jewish and I dont follow the kosher law... I dont think that its rude if you want to eat hala or kosher foods...a majority of the world eats kosher foods and doesnt even know it. If you look for a triangle symbol on your food products youll see that theres a k inside of it..that stands for kosher....dont worry you're not offending anyone...like i said almost everybody eats the stuff without knowing it. =)
2006-12-22 15:59:43 · answer #10 · answered by Chelbsy 1 · 5⤊ 0⤋