Before eating کھانے سے پہلے
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ
Bismillah
In the name of Allah.
اللہ کے نام سے۔
Sahih al-Bukhari 5376; Sahih Muslim 2022
Halal Foods حلال غذائیں
What makes food halal or haram, with references – meat and slaughter, seafood, drinks, ingredients and E-numbers, dining out, medicines and the duas of eating.
🕌Halal, Haram and Doubtful: The Principlesحلال، حرام اور مشتبہ: بنیادی اصولEverything Allah has created for us to eat is halal (permitted) unless He has forbidden it. The forbidden list is short and clear; most of what fills a supermarket is lawful. This article explains the three categories every Muslim should know and the proofs behind them.🥩Meat and Zabihah Slaughterگوشت اور ذبیحہMeat is the area where halal matters most, because a lawful animal becomes unlawful if it is not slaughtered correctly. Here are the conditions of zabihah, the rulings on machine slaughter and stunning, the meat of Jews and Christians, and how to read halal certification logos abroad.🐄Which Animals Are Halal and Which Are Notکون سے جانور حلال ہیں اور کون سے نہیںThe Qur'an and Sunnah give a short list of forbidden animals; everything else that is wholesome is allowed when properly slaughtered. This article covers pork, carrion, blood, predators, donkeys, horses, rabbits, insects and the rules of hunting.🐟Seafood: Fish, Shrimp, Crab and Squidسمندری خوراک: مچھلی، جھینگا، کیکڑا اور اسکوئڈAll fish are halal and need no slaughter. The schools differ on other sea creatures such as shrimp, crab, lobster, squid and oysters. Here is what each school says, so that you can follow your school with understanding and respect those who differ.🍷Drinks, Alcohol and Ethanol Tracesمشروبات، شراب اور الکحل کے اثراتIntoxicants are forbidden in every quantity. But modern food uses ethanol as a solvent and alcohol appears naturally in fermented foods, so a Muslim abroad needs clear rules: cooking wine, vanilla extract, kombucha, non-alcoholic beer, flavourings and energy drinks.🏷️Reading Labels and E-Numbersلیبل اور ای نمبرز پڑھناMost packaged food is halal, but a few additives can come from pork, non-zabihah animals or alcohol. Learning to read a label in thirty seconds, knowing which E-numbers matter and understanding vegetarian and vegan symbols will remove most of your anxiety in a supermarket.🧀Dairy, Cheese and Enzymesدودھ، پنیر اور انزائمزMilk, butter, cream and yoghurt are halal. Cheese is where questions arise, because it is set with rennet or other enzymes that may come from the stomach of a calf that was not slaughtered Islamically. Here are the facts and the views.🍬Sweets, Gelatin and Hidden Animal Additivesمٹھائیاں، جیلاٹن اور چھپے ہوئے جانوری اجزاءGummy sweets, marshmallows, jelly, some chocolates, glazed sweets and even bread can contain animal-derived additives. The four to know are gelatin, carmine (E120), shellac (E904) and L-cysteine (E920). This article explains each and what the alternatives look like on a label.✈️Dining Out, Restaurants and Travelباہر کھانا، ریستوران اور سفرEating out and travelling in a non-Muslim country can feel difficult, but with a few habits it becomes easy: knowing what to order, how to ask, how to use halal apps and airline meals, and what the Shariah allows when nothing halal is available.💊Medicines, Capsules, Supplements and Vaccinesادویات، کیپسول، سپلیمنٹس اور ویکسینMedicines raise special questions: gelatin capsules, alcohol in syrups, animal-derived ingredients and vaccines. Islam encourages seeking treatment, and the rule of necessity gives real relief, but the believer should still prefer halal options when they exist.⚖️Doubtful Matters: Taqwa Without Obsessionمشتبہ امور: وسوسے کے بغیر تقویٰThe hadith of Nu'man ibn Bashir is the key to the whole halal question. It teaches us to avoid what is doubtful, but the Sunnah equally warns against extremism and whispering doubts. This article explains how to strike the balance.👨👩👧Halal for Children and Familiesبچوں اور خاندان کے لیے حلالParents are responsible for what their children eat and for teaching them the halal way with love. This article covers school meals, birthday parties, sweets, sleepovers and how to explain halal to children without making them feel isolated.🍽️The Etiquette of Eatingکھانے کے آدابHalal is not only what we eat but how we eat. The Prophet ﷺ taught simple manners that turn every meal into worship: beginning with Allah's name, using the right hand, sitting humbly, sharing, not wasting and praising Allah at the end.
Ingredient checker اجزاء کی جانچ
| Code | Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E100 | Curcumin (turmeric)کرکیومن (ہلدی)Yellow colour extracted from turmeric root. Plant-based and halal. | Halal |
| E101 | Riboflavin (vitamin B2)رائبوفلاوِن (وٹامن بی ٢)Yellow vitamin made synthetically or by microbial fermentation. Halal; only rare powdered forms are carried on gelatin. | Halal |
| E102 | TartrazineٹارٹرازینSynthetic yellow azo dye. Halal; some people are sensitive to it. | Halal |
| E104 | Quinoline yellowکوئینولین ییلوSynthetic yellow-green dye. Halal. | Halal |
| E110 | Sunset yellowسن سیٹ ییلوSynthetic orange dye. Halal. | Halal |
| E120 | Carmine / cochinealکارمین / کوچینیلRed dye from crushed cochineal insects. Avoided by Hanafis and many others, allowed by Malikis and some certifiers; choose E162 or E163 coloured products to be safe. | Doubtful |
| E122 | CarmoisineکارموئسینSynthetic red dye, not to be confused with carmine. Halal. | Halal |
| E124 | Ponceau 4Rپونسو فور آرSynthetic red dye. Halal. | Halal |
| E129 | Allura redالورا ریڈSynthetic red dye common in the US (Red 40). Halal. | Halal |
| E133 | Brilliant blueبرلیئنٹ بلیوSynthetic blue dye. Halal. | Halal |
| E140 / E141 | Chlorophyll / copper chlorophyllکلوروفل / کاپر کلوروفلGreen colour from plants such as alfalfa and nettle. Halal. | Halal |
| E150a–d | Caramel colourکیریمل رنگBrown colour made by heating sugars. Halal. | Halal |
| E153 | Vegetable carbonنباتاتی کاربنBlack colour from charred plant material. Halal when vegetable-sourced, which is the EU requirement. | Halal |
| E160a | Beta-caroteneبیٹا کیروٹینOrange colour, synthetic or from algae and carrots, so the colour itself is halal. In drinks it is sometimes supplied in a gelatin carrier; look for halal or vegan marks. | Check source |
| E160b | AnnattoاناٹوOrange colour from achiote seeds, used in cheese and snacks. Halal. | Halal |
| E160c | Paprika extractپیپریکا ایکسٹریکٹRed colour from paprika peppers. Halal. | Halal |
| E161b | LuteinلیوٹینYellow pigment from marigold flowers, halal in itself; in supplements and beadlets it may be encapsulated in gelatin. | Check source |
| E162 | Beetroot redچقندر کا سرخ رنگRed colour from beetroot. Halal and a good alternative to carmine. | Halal |
| E163 | AnthocyaninsاینتھوسیاننPurple-red colours from grape skins, berries and red cabbage. Halal; grape-skin extract is not wine. | Halal |
| E171 | Titanium dioxideٹائٹینیم ڈائی آکسائیڈWhite mineral pigment. Halal; banned in food in the EU since 2022 but still used elsewhere and in medicines. | Halal |
| E172 | Iron oxidesآئرن آکسائیڈزMineral red, yellow and black pigments. Halal. | Halal |
| E200 / E202 | Sorbic acid / potassium sorbateسوربک ایسڈ / پوٹاشیم سوربیٹSynthetic preservative. Halal. | Halal |
| E211 | Sodium benzoateسوڈیم بینزوایٹSynthetic preservative common in soft drinks and sauces. Halal. | Halal |
| E220–E228 | Sulphur dioxide / sulphitesسلفر ڈائی آکسائیڈ / سلفائٹسMineral preservatives used in dried fruit and juices. Halal. | Halal |
| E250 / E251 | Sodium nitrite / nitrateسوڈیم نائٹرائٹ / نائٹریٹMineral curing salts. The additive is halal; the question is whether the cured meat itself is halal. | Halal |
| E260 | Acetic acidایسیٹک ایسڈThe acid of vinegar, made synthetically or by fermentation. Halal. | Halal |
| E270 | Lactic acidلیکٹک ایسڈProduced by bacterial fermentation of sugar or starch, not from milk despite the name. Halal and dairy-free. | Halal |
| E282 | Calcium propionateکیلشیم پروپیونیٹSynthetic mould inhibitor in bread. Halal. | Halal |
| E300 | Ascorbic acid (vitamin C)ایسکوربک ایسڈ (وٹامن سی)Synthetic vitamin C used as an antioxidant. Halal. | Halal |
| E306–E309 | Tocopherols (vitamin E)ٹوکوفیرولز (وٹامن ای)From vegetable oils or synthetic. Halal. | Halal |
| E322 | LecithinلیسیتھنAlmost always from soy, sunflower or rapeseed; occasionally egg. Halal. | Halal |
| E325 | Sodium lactateسوڈیم لیکٹیٹSalt of fermented lactic acid. Halal. | Halal |
| E330 | Citric acidسٹرک ایسڈMade by fermenting sugar with Aspergillus mould. Halal. | Halal |
| E331 | Sodium citrateسوڈیم سٹریٹSalt of citric acid. Halal. | Halal |
| E334 | Tartaric acidٹارٹرک ایسڈOften obtained from crystals left in wine making, then purified into a new substance; the majority of scholars and certifiers accept it, and synthetic forms exist. | Halal |
| E338 | Phosphoric acidفاسفورک ایسڈMineral acid used in cola. Halal. | Halal |
| E400–E405 | AlginatesالجینیٹسThickeners from brown seaweed. Halal. | Halal |
| E406 | AgarآگرGelling agent from red seaweed; a halal replacement for gelatin. | Halal |
| E407 | CarrageenanکیراجیننGelling agent from red seaweed used in dairy desserts and plant milks. Halal. | Halal |
| E410 | Locust bean gumلوکسٹ بین گمFrom carob seeds, not insects. Halal. | Halal |
| E412 | Guar gumگوار گمFrom the guar bean. Halal. | Halal |
| E414 | Gum arabicگوند عربیSap of the acacia tree. Halal. | Halal |
| E415 | Xanthan gumزینتھن گمProduced by bacterial fermentation of sugar. Halal. | Halal |
| E420 | SorbitolسوربیٹولSugar alcohol made from glucose; despite the name it is not an intoxicant. Halal. | Halal |
| E422 | Glycerol / glycerineگلیسرول / گلیسرینCan be from vegetable oils, synthetic, or from animal fat as a by-product of soap making. Look for vegetable glycerine, vegan or halal marks. | Check source |
| E433 | Polysorbate 80پولی سوربیٹ ۸۰Made from sorbitol and oleic acid; the fatty acid is usually vegetable but can be animal. Check source or certification. | Check source |
| E440 | PectinپیکٹنFrom citrus peel and apples; the usual setting agent for jams. Halal. | Halal |
| E441 | Gelatin (unspecified)جیلاٹن (غیر واضح)Made from pig skin or from cattle hides and bones; unless labelled halal, bovine-halal or fish, assume it may be pork or non-zabihah and avoid. | Doubtful |
| E450–E452 | Diphosphates / polyphosphatesڈائی فاسفیٹس / پولی فاسفیٹسMineral raising agents and stabilisers. Halal. | Halal |
| E460–E469 | Cellulose / CMCسیلولوز / سی ایم سیFrom wood pulp or cotton. Halal; also used for vegetarian capsules (HPMC, E464). | Halal |
| E470a / E470b | Fatty acid salts (stearates)فیٹی ایسڈ کے نمکیات (اسٹیئریٹس)Salts of fatty acids that may be from palm oil or animal fat. Check the source. | Check source |
| E471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acidsمونو اور ڈائی گلیسرائیڈزVery common in bread, ice cream and margarine; usually from palm or soy oil but can be from tallow or lard. Look for 'vegetable origin', vegan or halal marks. | Check source |
| E472a–f | Esters of mono- and diglyceridesمونو اور ڈائی گلیسرائیڈز کے ایسٹرزMono- and diglycerides combined with acetic, lactic, citric or tartaric acid; the fat may be vegetable or animal. Check source or certification. | Check source |
| E472e | DATEMڈیٹمDough strengthener in bread made from mono- and diglycerides; usually vegetable, sometimes animal. Vegan or halal bread removes doubt. | Check source |
| E473 / E474 | Sucrose estersسکروز ایسٹرزSugar combined with fatty acids that may be vegetable or animal. Check source. | Check source |
| E476 | PGPR (polyglycerol polyricinoleate)پی جی پی آرMade from castor oil and glycerol, used in chocolate. Generally plant-based and halal. | Halal |
| E481 | Sodium stearoyl lactylate (SSL)سوڈیم اسٹیئرائل لیکٹیلیٹMade from lactic acid and stearic acid; the stearic acid may be vegetable or animal. Check source. | Check source |
| E482 | Calcium stearoyl lactylate (CSL)کیلشیم اسٹیئرائل لیکٹیلیٹSame as SSL with calcium; used in bread and coffee whitener. Check source of the stearic acid. | Check source |
| E491–E495 | Sorbitan estersسوربیٹن ایسٹرزSorbitol joined to fatty acids (e.g. sorbitan monostearate in dried yeast); fat may be vegetable or animal. Check source. | Check source |
| E500 | Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)سوڈیم بائی کاربونیٹ (کھانے کا سوڈا)Mineral raising agent. Halal. | Halal |
| E542 | Bone phosphateہڈیوں کا فاسفیٹMade from animal bones, used as an anti-caking agent; avoid unless from halal-slaughtered animals. | Doubtful |
| E551 | Silicon dioxideسلیکون ڈائی آکسائیڈMineral anti-caking agent. Halal. | Halal |
| E570 | Stearic acid / oleic acid (fatty acids)اسٹیئرک ایسڈ / اولیک ایسڈFatty acids from vegetable oils or from tallow and lard; used in sweets, chewing gum and tablets. Check source or certification. | Check source |
| E572 | Magnesium stearateمیگنیشیم اسٹیئریٹFlow agent in tablets and supplements; usually from palm or vegetable stearic acid but can be animal. Look for 'vegetable source'. | Check source |
| E621 | Monosodium glutamate (MSG)مونو سوڈیم گلوٹامیٹFlavour enhancer made by fermenting sugar cane, beet or corn. Halal. | Halal |
| E627 | Disodium guanylateڈائی سوڈیم گوانیلیٹFlavour enhancer usually from yeast or fermentation, sometimes from dried fish. Fish sources are halal; meat sources need certification. | Check source |
| E631 | Disodium inosinateڈائی سوڈیم انوسینیٹFlavour enhancer in crisps and noodles, made by fermentation or from meat or fish. Vegetarian-labelled snacks use the fermented form. | Check source |
| E635 | Disodium ribonucleotidesڈائی سوڈیم رائبو نیوکلیوٹائیڈزMix of E627 and E631; check as above. | Check source |
| E640 | GlycineگلائسینAmino acid usually made synthetically, but it can be extracted from gelatin. Synthetic glycine is halal. | Check source |
| E901 | BeeswaxمومWax from honeybees used as a glaze. Halal. | Halal |
| E903 | Carnauba waxکارنوبا ویکسWax from palm leaves used to coat sweets. Halal. | Halal |
| E904 | Shellacشیلک (لاکھ)Resin secreted by the lac insect, used as a glaze on sweets, fruit and tablets; a secretion like honey, accepted by the majority, though some strict opinions avoid it. | Halal |
| E920 | L-cysteineایل سسٹینDough conditioner in bread and pizza bases; today mostly fermented and halal, but historically from duck feathers, pig bristles or human hair (haram). Vegan or halal bread removes doubt. | Check source |
| E950 | Acesulfame Kایسیسلفیم کےSynthetic sweetener. Halal. | Halal |
| E951 | AspartameایسپارٹیمSynthetic sweetener made from amino acids by fermentation. Halal. | Halal |
| E955 | SucraloseسکرالوزSynthetic sweetener made from sugar. Halal. | Halal |
| E960 | Steviol glycosides (stevia)اسٹیویاSweetener from the stevia plant. Halal. | Halal |
| E967 / E968 | Xylitol / erythritolزائلیٹول / ایریتھریٹولSugar alcohols from birch, corn or fermentation; not intoxicants. Halal. | Halal |
| E1105 | LysozymeلائسوزائمEnzyme from hen's egg white used in some cheeses and wines. Halal in itself. | Halal |
| E1404–E1452 | Modified starchesترمیم شدہ نشاستےStarches from corn, wheat, potato or tapioca treated chemically. Halal. | Halal |
| E1505 | Triethyl citrateٹرائی ایتھائل سٹریٹSynthetic carrier used in flavourings and egg-white powder. Halal. | Halal |
| E1518 | Glyceryl triacetate (triacetin)گلیسرائل ٹرائی ایسیٹیٹMade from glycerol, which may be animal or vegetable. Usually synthetic; check source. | Check source |
| E1520 | Propylene glycolپروپائلین گلائکولSynthetic solvent and carrier for flavours, made from petroleum. Halal. | Halal |
| E441 | Pork gelatinسور کی جیلاٹنGelatin from pig skin or bones; haram by the agreement of the four schools. Common in European gummy sweets, marshmallows and capsules. | Haram |
| E441 | Beef gelatin (not halal-certified)گائے کی جیلاٹن (غیر سرٹیفائیڈ)From cattle not slaughtered Islamically; the majority treat it as carrion-derived and avoid it. | Doubtful |
| E441 | Halal bovine gelatinحلال بووائن جیلاٹنGelatin from halal-slaughtered cattle with a recognised certificate. Halal. | Halal |
| E441 | Fish gelatinمچھلی کی جیلاٹنMade from fish skin and scales; halal in all schools, since fish need no slaughter. | Halal |
| CollagenکولاجنProtein from animal skin, bones or fish scales, sold in supplements and drinks. Marine (fish) collagen is halal; bovine or porcine needs halal certification or should be avoided. | Check source | |
| IsinglassآئسنگلاسCollagen from fish swim bladders, used to clarify beer and wine. The substance itself is halal as it comes from fish; the drinks it clarifies are not. | Halal | |
| Lardلارڈ (سور کی چربی)Rendered pig fat used in pastry, tortillas, refried beans and some biscuits. Haram. | Haram | |
| Tallow / beef dripping / suetٹیلو / بیف ڈرپنگ / سوئٹRendered cattle or sheep fat used for frying and in pastry and puddings; halal only if from halal-slaughtered animals. | Check source | |
| Animal fat / animal shorteningجانوری چربی / اینیمل شارٹننگUnspecified animal fat may be pork or non-zabihah beef; avoid unless certified. | Doubtful | |
| Vegetable shortening / margarineویجیٹیبل شارٹننگ / مارجرینFat from vegetable oils. Halal; some margarines add E471 or vitamin D3, which are usually vegetable or lanolin-based. | Halal | |
| Animal rennetجانوری رینٹEnzyme from calf stomach used to make cheese. Halal if from zabihah animals; from non-zabihah animals the Hanafis permit it while Shafi'is and Malikis avoid it. | Doubtful | |
| Microbial / vegetable rennetمائکروبیل / نباتاتی رینٹCoagulant from fungi, bacteria or plants. Halal by all views; look for it on cheese labels. | Halal | |
| Chymosin (fermentation-produced)کائموسن (خمیر سے بنا)Rennet enzyme produced by yeast or bacteria (FPC), used in most mass-market cheese. Halal. | Halal | |
| PepsinپیپسنDigestive enzyme taken from pig or calf stomach, used in some cheese and supplements. Porcine pepsin is haram; check the source. | Check source | |
| LipaseلائپیزEnzyme for sharp flavour in Italian cheeses; animal lipase is from kid, calf or lamb glands, and microbial lipase is common today. Check the source. | Check source | |
| PancreatinپینکریاٹنDigestive enzyme mixture usually from pig pancreas, used in medicines; permitted only under medical necessity unless a halal source exists. | Check source | |
| Whey / whey powderوے / وے پاؤڈرBy-product of cheese; its status follows the rennet used. Halal by the Hanafi view and when microbial enzymes are used; certified whey protein removes doubt. | Check source | |
| LactoseلیکٹوزMilk sugar refined from whey; the enzyme trace is negligible and most scholars and certifiers accept it. | Halal | |
| Casein / caseinateکیسین / کیسینیٹMilk protein. Halal; when made with animal rennet the same difference as cheese applies, but most is acid-precipitated. | Halal | |
| Egg albuminانڈے کی البیومنEgg-white protein. Halal. Serum albumin from animal blood is a different product and is not eaten. | Halal | |
| Blood plasma / blood productsخون کا پلازما / خون کی مصنوعاتUsed in some sausages, black pudding and meat binders. Flowing blood is haram (6:145). | Haram | |
| Hydrolysed animal proteinہائیڈرولائزڈ اینیمل پروٹینFlavour from broken-down animal protein, possibly pork or non-zabihah. Avoid unless certified; hydrolysed vegetable protein is halal. | Doubtful | |
| Meat extract / chicken stock / bone brothمیٹ ایکسٹریکٹ / چکن اسٹاک / بون براتھMade from meat or bones; halal only when the animal was halal-slaughtered. Common in soups, gravies and stock cubes. | Check source | |
| Natural flavours / natural flavouringنیچرل فلیورزCan be from plants, animals or fermentation and may be carried in ethanol; usually plant-based in sweets and drinks. In savoury meat-flavoured snacks, look for vegetarian or halal labels. | Check source | |
| CastoreumکیسٹوریمSecretion from beaver glands, historically used as a vanilla or raspberry flavour; now very rare. Avoid if listed. | Doubtful | |
| Vanilla extractونیلا ایکسٹریکٹVanilla beans soaked in ethanol (at least 35% in the US). Many scholars allow the tiny amount used in baking; the cautious choose alcohol-free vanilla, vanilla powder or vanillin. | Doubtful | |
| VanillinونیلنSynthetic or fermented vanilla flavour compound. Halal. | Halal | |
| Ethyl alcohol / ethanol (as a flavour carrier)ایتھائل الکحل / ایتھانول (فلیور کا حامل)Used as a solvent in flavourings and extracts. Strict view avoids any added ethanol; majority allow tiny non-intoxicating traces (often under 0.1–0.5%) in the final food. | Doubtful | |
| Wine, beer, spirits, liqueurوائن، بیئر، اسپرٹ، لیکیورIntoxicating drinks are haram in any amount, including when added to sauces, cakes and chocolates (5:90). | Haram | |
| Mirin / cooking sake / Shaoxing wineمیرن / کوکنگ ساکے / شاؤشنگ وائنRice wines used in Japanese, Korean and Chinese cooking. They are intoxicating drinks and haram; ask for dishes without them or use halal mirin substitutes. | Haram | |
| Rum / brandy flavouringرم / برانڈی فلیورنگMay be made with actual rum or be an alcohol-free synthetic flavour. Choose products stating alcohol-free or halal. | Doubtful | |
| Wine vinegar / balsamic vinegarوائن سرکہ / بالسامک سرکہWine fully turned into vinegar is halal according to the majority (Muslim 2051); Hanbalis dislike deliberately making it but accept buying it. | Halal | |
| Spirit / malt / cider vinegarاسپرٹ / مالٹ / سائڈر سرکہVinegars made by fermenting alcohol into acetic acid; the alcohol is transformed. Halal. | Halal | |
| Soy sauceسویا ساسNaturally brewed soy sauce contains some alcohol from fermentation and some brands add ethanol; halal-certified brands are widely available. | Check source | |
| Bone char sugarہڈیوں کے کوئلے سے صاف چینیSome cane sugar (mainly in the US) is filtered through charred animal bone; no bone remains in the sugar and scholars consider it halal. Beet or organic sugar avoids the question. | Halal | |
| HoneyشہدPraised in the Qur'an as healing (16:69). Halal. | Halal | |
| Cysteine hydrochloride (in supplements)سسٹین ہائیڈروکلورائیڈ (سپلیمنٹس میں)Same amino acid as E920 used in supplements and flavours; fermented or synthetic forms are halal, hair- or feather-derived forms are avoided. | Check source | |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)وٹامن ڈی ٣Usually from lanolin (sheep's wool grease taken from live sheep) or fish oil, and vegan lichen versions exist. Halal; check only the capsule shell. | Halal | |
| Omega-3 / fish oilاومیگا ٣ / مچھلی کا تیلOil from fish or algae. Halal; the softgel capsule may be bovine or porcine gelatin, so check. | Halal | |
| Gelatin capsules (medicines)جیلاٹن کیپسول (ادویات)Shells usually made of bovine or porcine gelatin; ask for HPMC (vegetarian) or halal capsules. In genuine medical need with no alternative, necessity applies. | Check source | |
| Gum base (chewing gum)گم بیس (چیونگم)Mostly synthetic polymers, but may include glycerol, stearic acid or E471 from animal fat. Look for vegan or halal-certified gum. | Check source |
Most E-numbers are plant-based or synthetic and halal. “Check source” means the ingredient can come from animal or plant sources – look for halal certification or ask the manufacturer.
Duas for eating and drinking
If you forgot Bismillah at the start اگر شروع میں بسم اللہ بھول جائیں
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ أَوَّلَهُ وَآخِرَهُ
Bismillahi awwalahu wa akhirahu
In the name of Allah, at its beginning and at its end.
اللہ کے نام سے، اس کے شروع میں بھی اور آخر میں بھی۔
Sunan Abi Dawud 3767; Jami' at-Tirmidhi 1858 (sahih)
After eating کھانے کے بعد
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ، غَيْرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنْهُ رَبَّنَا
Alhamdu lillahi kathiran tayyiban mubarakan fih, ghayra makfiyyin wa la muwadda'in wa la mustaghnan 'anhu rabbana
All praise is for Allah, abundant, good and blessed praise; a praise that is never enough, never abandoned and never dispensed with, O our Lord.
تمام تعریف اللہ کے لیے ہے، بہت زیادہ، پاکیزہ اور بابرکت تعریف؛ ایسی تعریف جو نہ کافی سمجھی جائے، نہ چھوڑی جائے اور نہ اس سے بے نیازی ہو، اے ہمارے رب۔
Sahih al-Bukhari 5458
When eating at someone's house کسی کے گھر کھانا کھاتے وقت
اللَّهُمَّ أَطْعِمْ مَنْ أَطْعَمَنِي، وَاسْقِ مَنْ سَقَانِي
Allahumma at'im man at'amani, wasqi man saqani
O Allah, feed the one who fed me and give drink to the one who gave me drink.
اے اللہ! جس نے مجھے کھلایا اسے کھلا، اور جس نے مجھے پلایا اسے پلا۔
Sahih Muslim 2055
On breaking the fast روزہ افطار کرتے وقت
ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ، وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ، وَثَبَتَ الْأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ
Dhahabaz-zama'u, wabtallatil-'uruqu, wa thabatal-ajru in sha' Allah
The thirst has gone, the veins are moistened, and the reward is confirmed, if Allah wills.
پیاس چلی گئی، رگیں تر ہو گئیں اور اجر ثابت ہو گیا، ان شاء اللہ۔
Sunan Abi Dawud 2357 (hasan)
For the host میزبان کے لیے دعا
اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَهُمْ فِيمَا رَزَقْتَهُمْ، وَاغْفِرْ لَهُمْ وَارْحَمْهُمْ
Allahumma barik lahum fima razaqtahum, waghfir lahum warhamhum
O Allah, bless them in what You have provided for them, forgive them and have mercy on them.
اے اللہ! جو رزق تو نے انہیں دیا ہے اس میں برکت دے، انہیں بخش دے اور ان پر رحم فرما۔
Sahih Muslim 2042
On drinking milk دودھ پینے پر
اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِيهِ وَزِدْنَا مِنْهُ
Allahumma barik lana fihi wa zidna minhu
O Allah, bless it for us and give us more of it.
اے اللہ! ہمارے لیے اس میں برکت دے اور ہمیں اس سے زیادہ عطا فرما۔
Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3455; Sunan Abi Dawud 3730 (hasan)
On drinking water and Zamzam پانی اور زمزم پیتے وقت
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ ... الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ
Bismillah ... Alhamdulillah
Say "In the name of Allah" before drinking, drink sitting in three breaths, and say "All praise is for Allah" afterwards. Allah is pleased with the servant who drinks and praises Him. For Zamzam, make any dua you wish, for "the water of Zamzam is for whatever it is drunk for".
پینے سے پہلے «بسم اللہ» کہیں، بیٹھ کر تین سانس میں پئیں اور بعد میں «الحمد للہ» کہیں۔ اللہ اس بندے سے راضی ہوتا ہے جو پی کر اس کی حمد کرے۔ زمزم پیتے وقت جو چاہیں دعا کریں، کیونکہ «زمزم کا پانی اسی مقصد کے لیے ہے جس کے لیے پیا جائے»۔
Sahih Muslim 2734; Sahih Muslim 2028; Sunan Ibn Majah 3062 (sahih)