What is Halal?
The word ‘Halal’ literally means permitted or lawful. To consider food Halal, it is necessary that it conforms to Islamic law in the Qur’an, the traditions of Prophet Muhammad, and the consensus of Muslim Scholars.
Some of the most important conditions include:
Must not include or contain anything that is considered unlawful (Haram) under Islamic law.
Must be prepared, processed, transported and stored using appliances or media free from anything unlawful under Islamic law.
Must not have been in direct contact with other foods that do not meet these requirements.