Gr 6G/B Quiz-Halal and Haram Food

In order for the fish to be ḥalāl,

• a. It does not matter what method was used to catch the fish

• b. It must be alive when removed from the water

• c. It does not matter who has done the fishing

• d. It must have scales

• e. All of the above

A bird can be considered ḥalāl if it has either a fork-like extension on the bird’s foot which performs the function of a talon, a crop, or a

• a. Gizzard (second stomach)

• b. Claw

• c. Beak

When in danger of dying through starvation, anything, including forbidden things, can be consumed to save your life, with the condition that:

• a. You make sure you eat only the minimum required amount to survive and as a last resort

• b. You read “bismillāh”over ḥarām food

All animals and birds that are permissible to eat are nevertheless forbidden to a Muslim unless they have been:

• a. Raised on farms

• b. Correctly slaughtered

• c. Tested for chemical contamination

The person performing the slaughter must

• a. Mention the name of Allah as he slaughters the animal

• b. Be a Muslim

• c. Make the animal face the qiblah

• d. All of the above

Aun eats at a restaurant that serves ḥalāl food. However, the owner is Christian. Should he ask the owner if the meat is ḥalāl? If he says yes, is that enough evidence to be able to eat there? Why or why not?