Important Information On Halal Rations

By Leanne Goff


The Islamic law offers guidelines on the quantity of meals that its followers are permitted to consume. In addition to that, it also advises its believers on the lawful slaughter of animals in particular poultry and beef. The law is compulsory for every Muslim and it dictates the halal rations to be followed by everyone as enshrined in the Islamic teachings.

All these guidelines can be found in the Holy Quran. Some examples of foods that are not allowed to be consumed by Muslim believers include pork. Animals that have died before they were slaughtered should not be eaten. Islam also does not allow the consumption of blood products. In the teachings believers are asked to regard their animals with respect; when slaughtering animals they are asked to try to reduce the level of pain it experiences.

Believers are asked to treat all animals with respect whether they are alive or dead. Cutting of the jugular which is located on the neck is the best method that Islam deems lawful in animal slaughtering. All the meat shops that follow these regulations are given a certification that enables believers to only purchase products from them.

As much as there is a limit to the amount of food that believers are permitted to eat, the meals must be sufficient to sustain an individual. After animals are slaughtered the meat is processed and packed into hygienic packs. These packs comprise of utensils and napkins. The packaging means that the food in them can last for duration of time.

When packaged the meals are ready to eat without the need for cooking. Alternatively, one may decide to cook the foods again or heat them in ovens or microwaves. The package is built to endure high levels of temperatures and so an individual can plunge them in hot water for a quicker warmer meal.

Store owners and food manufacturing companies need to ensure that the ration is properly labeled according to their nutritional composition. Consumers on the other hand ought to check the contents of each pack so that they eat a meal that has a nutritional balance. To be on the safe side and in line with Islamic laws, the buyers must ascertain that all contents on the packs are genuine and complement the true ingredients of the meal.

A majority of products in supermarkets have a shelf life. Buyers should examine this when searching for a ration to purchase; the nearer the date of manufacturing the better the quality of product. Rations can last up to ten months and it is recommended that food past its shelf life must not be consumed as it may be contaminated with bacteria and moulds.

Many companies worldwide have joined in the production of Halal rations. The most targeted group of customers is military men because most armies cannot afford to slaughter animals and process the meat according to Islam teachings; therefore, they opt to buy the ration from manufacturers. In modern society these certified rations have been easy to find as more and more people have accepted them as an easy alternative to conventional foods.




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