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Hello neighbors. I met two wonderful refugee women from Uganda this weekend. I want to have them for dinner, as they're renting a room with many other people, and they deserve to have some downtime and to be treated. I can't imagine how hard it must be to be here without many supports.

One is Muslim, which I understand means no pork and to ensure meat is halal. Is there anyone from Uganda 🇺🇬 who could give me insight into what to make to have them feel more at home? I'm in Airdrie, Alberta, Canada and we do have an African store, but I'm not sure what. If anything, I can get from there for them. I was thinking of a chicken and veggie kabob of some sort.

I'm googling but would sooner have actual advice from a person.

Thank you!!

Some frozen fish contain 450 and 451 and i read that if they may be obtained from bone or minerals In usa they are obtained from minerals so its halal but what about europe?

Assalam ˋaleykoum,

I bought a cheese but didn't notice they is paprika extract in it. I search on the internet and it says that paprika extract can be made with isopropyl alcohol and polydiméthylsiloxane. I don't if it would be correct to eat then.

Here's a description of how halal slaughter happens (maybe ut's wrong so please let me know):

https://theweek.com/58447/halal-meat-what-does-it-involve-and-is-it-cruel-to-animals
"The Islamic method of killing an animal for meat is called zabiha. After reciting the blessing, the slaughterman uses a surgically sharp instrument to cut the animal's throat, windpipe and the blood vessels around its neck. The blood is then allowed to drain from the body."

Here's what I know but I'll admit my knowledge may not even be completely correct. If there's anyone knowledgeable enough to let me know where I went wrong, please correct me.

Halal slaughter is not one swift cut. Multiple nerves come up from the bottom of the body to the brain. Halal slaughter cuts the throat from the frontal side up and UNTIL just before the spine. This cuts all the nerves except the ones that line up on the spine. The purpose of this is that the heart keeps pumping and flushes the blood out of the throat. The reason why this method is chosen is because it lets the blood flow out - thats it. During the slaughter itself, the animal is fully conscious and can feel pain. It's a completely false notion that the animal feels no pain no?. Nowadays, halal slaughter is done with stunning which makes the animal partially incapacitated. This, however, is a modern inclusion and not itself a part of the halal slaughter tradition.

I work in a cake shop and have occationally had Muslim customers. They ask if the food is halal and I say no, we are not halal. They ask if there is gelatin or meat products aside from eggs and milk in the food and I say no, here is the listed ingredients. They ask if other Muslims have bought from the store I say yes, they have. They buy the cake.

I thought halal had to go with the slaughter and blessing of the animal? I am confused if eggs and milk count as halal. We don't do anything against halal practices but also don't follow the practices either.

I have been told I am a good sales person so I don't know if I have been pressuring them to buy when they shouldn't...

Hello! I am looking for some help or resources for a halal-food newbie.

I (non-muslim) am in charge of snacks for a kids' group (ages 5-7) and I want to make sure I don't mess it up and serve my kids anything haram. They're young enough that they may not know the rules that well themselves or feel confident enough to ask if something is safe to eat.

Is there a "Halal for Beginners" resource that you have found helpful to explain to someone completely unfamiliar with the rules? Are there any sneaky Haram foods that I'd be surprised by? What about natural flavours?

I'd go vegan, as that seems like it's pretty safe overall, but I also have several allergies in the group that I have to work around. I'm in Canada, if that's relevant.

Assalamu alaikum everyone,

I’ve been seeing a lot of tweets lately from Muslims struggling to find halal food, especially in Muslim-minority countries. Even in a more Muslim-friendly place like where I live, I often feel stuck eating at the same halal-certified restaurants, with limited cuisine options, simply because I don't know all the options available. 

It got me thinking—why not create a global community where we can help each other find halal food that suits our tastes?

I’m working on an app to make halal dining easier, but I need your help! If you’ve ever struggled to find halal food that meets your needs——whether it’s more variety, fine dining, or eating with friends—please take a quick survey. Your input will help shape this solution, and Inshallah, we can make halal dining easier for everyone. 🙌

Take the survey here if you have a minute: https://tally.so/r/mDJ5qp

This is purely community-driven—no selling involved. Just looking for honest feedback from the ummah. Thanks for your help!

Hello everyone! My friend eats halal and has never had s'mores before. I want to make s'mores with her over a fire but I'm not sure which halal brands of marshmallows will toast well (especially if they are vegan). We have a lot of international grocery store options nearby so I'm not too worried about tracking down brands, and I'm willing to order online if necessary.

If you have toasted a halal brand of marshmallows before with good results, I would appreciate the recommendation!

I don't know if they are halal or not.

Gupperz

I’m baking a cake for a work party on Friday and I want to make sure it will be halal so everyone can eat it. I’m using Betty Crocker a Devils food mix and the chocolate fudge mix. The ingredients seemed alright, but a quick google had mixed reviews. I can always make it from scratch to ensure that it is halal friendly like I plan to for the frosting, but time is sort of the essence 😬😬

I accidentally ordered a salad with dry chicken pieces on it. If I remove the chicken and eat it, will the salad be haram? Or should I just Throw the whole salad away? I know that for pork the wetness contaminates anything dry on it, but is it the same for dry chicken pieces?

i have heard many different things about this but not the packet ranch the little box one cus i know it has gelatin but i've heard it has beef gelatin if you guys know if it is halal or not please let me know.

I've got a bit of a dilemma—I'm always in the mood for pizzas and pastas, but finding halal options seems like an endless quest. I dream about devouring a delicious plate of fettucine with grilled chicken.

If anyone knows a spot where I can satisfy this craving, I would be forever grateful! Please share your recommendations—I'm all ears (and hungry stomach)

Thanks in advance!