And treatments such as radiation, which supposedly kills bacteria, might seem to make pork "cleaner" but the fact remains that the meat still comes from an animal Muslims are forbidden to eat. Muslims living in western societies often face a challenge with this issue because they have a harder time finding halal meat and determining if animals have been slaughtered in an Islamic way, or if the food they buy contains any processed pork.
We live in a Muslim country that holds on to its religious laws but at the same time wants to offer a variety of international products and foods to attract our culturally diverse population. Therefore, while it's not easy to find pork, most hotels serve it. So, if you decide to eat pork, that is up to you.
Dear Ali: What is the best way to avoid misunderstandings between me and my Emirati co-workers when it comes to bringing a cultural project further? TA, Al Ain. Dear TA: Misunderstandings can happen no matter whom you work with. Whenever misunderstandings happen, there are always two sides of the story and the way you react to it can easily make matters worse. Cultural projects, in particular, should be about cultural exchange between everyone involved.
Muslims are asked to put their beliefs into practice by performing certain acts of worship. As in all faiths, since adherence to religious obligations and practices is a matter of individual choice, some people are very strict in performing these duties, while others are not.
Islam contains many rules for daily life and human relationships. A Muslim boy must be circumcised as soon as possible. It is not a religious requirement for girls to be circumcised. Strictly speaking an orthodox Muslim would not approve of family-planning devices. In practice individuals vary widely in their attitudes; information about facilities should be given, but no pressure exerted.
Any discussion should be in strict confidence, and never in front of visiting relatives or friends. There are no particular issues relating to blood transfusions, but although organ donation has been permitted it is a complicated issue for Muslims and will often be met with reluctance.
The decision would lie with the individual and their family in consultation with their local religious leader. Islam Home. Every Muslim must perform duties known as the 'five pillars of Islam'. These are: to recite a specific verse - their declaration of faith Shahadah to offer five specific prayers daily Salat to give two-and-a-half per cent of their savings once a year to the poor Zakat to undertake a pilgrimage to Mecca, if they can afford to, once in a lifetime Hajj to fast during the month of Ramadan Sawm.
Religious practices One of the most important religious practices for Muslims is daily prayer Salat. Diet Muslims will eat only permitted food halal and will not eat or drink anything that is considered forbidden haram.
Fasting Muslims fast during the month of Ramadan the date varies each year. Washing and toilet Muslims attach great importance to cleanliness. Ideas of modesty and dress Generally a Muslim woman is not allowed to be examined or surrounded by male members of medical staff.
Death customs A dying Muslim will wish to lie on their right side facing Makkah the Qibla. Birth customs Some Muslim women will refuse to be examined internally before giving birth and may be reluctant to be attended by a male obstetrician unless in an emergency. Family planning Strictly speaking an orthodox Muslim would not approve of family-planning devices.
Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The Basics to Islam. Prohibitions : In Islam, everything considered harmful either to the body, mind, soul or society is prohibited haram , while whatever is beneficial is permissible halal.
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