Journal of Interreligious Studies on the Quran and the Bible

Journal of Interreligious Studies on the Quran and the Bible

Comparative Study of the Permissibility (Being Ḥalāl) of Consuming Animal Meat in the Quran and the Bible

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Roshanank Kazemi Moghadam 1
Mahmoud Vaezi 2
1 Guest professor of the University of Qur'anic Studies and Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
2 Associate Professor, Department of Qur’an and Hadith Studies, Faculty of Theology, University of Tehran.
10.22034/qb.2024.2041440.1019
Abstract
Divine laws have provided recommendations for various aspects of human life, including his nutrition. Among these directives are the commands of God regarding the permissibility (Ḥalāl) and prohibition (Ḥarām) of consuming animal meat. According to the individual and social interests of humans, considering the benefits and harms of animal meat for human body and soul, God has deemed the consumption of animal meat as permissible or forbidden. The present study aims to analyze the rulings on the permissibility and prohibition of consuming meat of certain animals in Judaism and Islam through a comparative-analytical method. The findings of this study reveal significant similarities between Islam and Judaism regarding the regulations concerning animals, including the prohibition of consuming non-slaughtered animal meat, the prohibition of consuming many insects, reptiles, and mammals. However, differences exist in areas such as consuming blood pudding and combining meat with dairy products. Generally, Jewish laws are strict, while Islamic laws are lenient and moderate, not burdening individuals beyond their capacity.
Keywords
Ḥalāl
Kosher
Quadrupeds
Birds
Aquatic Animals
Quran
Torah
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Journal of Interreligious Studies on the Quran and the Bible
Volume 1, Issue 1 - Serial Number 1
October 2024
Pages 88-111