Sweet or Sinful?
True or False – Pork is always haram.
True, Pork Is always haram
Which ingredient might come from pigs?
A) Lecithin
B) Vanilla Extract
C) Gelatin
Gelatin (unless plant or fish-based)
You’re at a party. Someone offers candy with unclear ingredients.
Check the label. If unsure, politely decline.
True or False – McDonald's fries are always halal.
False. Some places use beef flavoring or shared fryers.
What does the Qur’an say about eating pork?
it is strictly forbidden (Qur’an 2:173).
Can Muslims eat seafood?
Yes they are considered halal
This red food dye is made from insects.
Carmine or Cochineal (may be considered makruh)
your friend buys a burger from a place that doesn’t serve halal meat.
Explain the importance of halal meat, suggest a halal option.
Which chain offers certified halal meat in some locations?
Subway
Hadith says: “That which is lawful is clear, and that which is unlawful is clear…” What does it mean?
Avoid doubtful things to stay safe in faith
Is gelatin halal?
Depends. If it’s from pork, haram. From halal beef or fish, it’s allowed.
True or False – Emulsifiers like E471 can be from animal or plant sources.
True.
You find halal chicken, but it was fried in the same oil as bacon
It’s not considered halal due to cross-contamination.
What does “halal-certified” mean?
it meets all Islamic dietary requirements.
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Every flesh that is nourished by haram will be in Hellfire.” What does this teach us?
It emphasizes the importance of only consuming halal food.
Halal or Haram? Wine-flavored candy with no alcohol content.
Halal, if it contains no alcohol at all.
Guess the haram ingredient: Used in gummy bears, often hidden.
Gelatin
Your school serves vegetarian pizza. Halal or haram?
Halal, if no alcohol or haram enzymes are used.
Which fast food item is usually NOT halal?
A) Veggie Burger
B) Bacon Cheeseburger
bacon cheeseburger
The Prophet ﷺ said: “The lawful is clear and the unlawful is clear...” What should a Muslim do when unsure?
Avoid the doubtful matters to protect faith and honor. (Hadith from Bukhari and Muslim)
What makes meat halal?
It must come from a halal animal, slaughtered in Allah’s name.
Which of these is usually halal?
A) Lard
B) Ethanol
C) Cheese with microbial enzymes
Cheese with microbial enzymes.
You're hungry and someone offers you marshmallows. What do you ask?
Ask if they contain gelatin and what kind.
You’re traveling and find a fast-food place that claims to serve halal meat, but there's no halal logo or certificate visible. What should you do before eating there?
Ask the staff where the meat comes from and if it’s certified halal. If they can’t confirm or show certification, it’s better to avoid it due to doubt. Muslims are encouraged to avoid doubtful food to protect their faith.
According to the Qur’an, what should Muslims do if they are forced to eat something haram in an emergency?
The Qur’an says there is no sin on a person who eats haram out of necessity, without desire or exceeding limits