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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

List of Halal, Haram and Mushbooh ingredients - must read list

Halal Dining


With today's manufacturing and food production, it's hard to know what goes into the food we eat. Food labeling helps, but not everything is listed, and what is listed is often a mystery. Most Muslims know to look out for pork, alcohol, and gelatin. But can we eat products that contain glycerol stearate?

Dietary laws for Muslims are very clear. As outlined in the Qur'an, Muslims are forbidden from consuming pork, alcohol, blood, meat dedicated to false gods, etc. It is easy to avoid these basic ingredients, but what about when the ingredients are disguised as something else? Modern food production allows manufacturers to start out with one basic product, then cook it, boil it, and process it, until they can call it something else.

Halal: Halal is a Quranic term which means allowed or lawful. Halal foods and drinks are permitted for consumption by Allah- the supreme lawgiver. Eating Halal is obligatory.

Haram: Haram is a Quranic term, which means prohibited or unlawful. Haram foods and drinks are absolutely prohibited for consumption by Allah. Eating Haram is forbidden for every Muslim.

Mushbooh: Mushbooh is an Arabic term which means suspected. If one does not know the Halal or Haram status of a particular food or drink, such a food or drink is doubtful. A practicing Muslim prevents himself from consuming doubtful things.

Following is a list of Halal, Haram & Mushbooh ingredients:
DISCLAIMER: The information presented here is for consideration purposes only. We strongly recommend all Muslims to re-verify the Halal-status if they feel any doubt whatsoever.
Halal ingredients:
Acetic Acid
Ammonium chloride
Ammonium sulfate
Ascorbic acid
Aspartame
Benzoate/Benzoic acid
BHA
BHT
Calcium carbonate
Calcium sulfate
Carrageenan
Citric Acid
Cocoa Butter
Corn Meal/Corn Starch
Corn Syrup
Dextrin/Dextrose
Dicalcium phosphate
Diglyceride (plant)
EDTA
Enzyme (plant)
Ergocalcifirol
Ergosterol
Fatty acid (plant)
Ferrous sulfate
Ferrous Sulfate
Fructose
Fungal Protease Enzyme
Glucose
Glyceride (plant)
Glycerol/glycerin (plant)
Gum Acacia
Hormones (plant)
Hydrogenated Oil
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Leavenings
Lecithin (Soya or Vege.)
Malt
Malto Dextrin
Molases
Mono Calcium phosphate
Mono Saccharides
Monoglycerides (plant)
MSG (Monosodium Glutamate)
Nitrates/Nitrites
Nonfat Dry Milk
Oxalic acid
PABA
Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Pectic materials
Pectin
Phospholipid (plant)
Phosphoric acid
Potassium Benzoate
Potassium Bromate
Potassium Citrate
Propionate
Propionic acid
Saccherine
Salt
Soya Protein
Soybean Oil
Sucrose
Tapioca
Tricalcium Phosphate
Vegetable Oil
Vinegar
Yeast


Haram ingredients:
Alcohol
Animal Shortening/Fat
Bacon (Pork)
Collagen (Pork)
Gelatin / Kosher Gelatin
Lard
Pork


Mushbooh ingredients:
Cholesterol
Diglyceride (animal)
Enzyme (animal)
Ethoxylated Mono-/Di Glyceride
Fatty acid (animal)
Glyceride (animal)
Glycerol Stearate
Glycerol/glycerin
Glycogen
Hormones (animal)
Hydrolyzed Animal Protein
Monoglycerides (animal)
Pepsin (animal)
Phospholipid (animal)
Renin / Rennet
Shortening
Whey
 
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Saturday, January 17, 2015

Live broadcast of the Grand Holy Mosque in Makkah, Al-Masjid-al-Haram, Makkah Mukarramah, Mecca

Live broadcast of the Al-Masjid Al-Haram,  Masjidil Haram  المسجد الحرام‎, The Sacred Mosque, The Grand Mosque, Holy Mosque in Makkah, Masjid-al-Haram, Makkah Mukarramah, Mecca - the Holy Kabba


IIT (Islamic Institute of Toronto) Umrah Group: March 2015 departing from Toronto

IIT Umrah Group: March 2015

• Saudi Airlines direct non-stop service between Toronto and Jeddah
• $2,890/person for quad occupancy ($500 deposit by Dec. 30, 2014 - full payment due by Jan. 15, 2015)
• Limited to 25 persons




IIT Umrah Group - March 2015
 
Flight Itinerary
Depart from Toronto: Saturday, March 14; Arrive in Jeddah: Sunday, March 15 @ 7:40 AM
Return from Jeddah: Tuesday, March 23; Arrive in Toronto: Tuesday, March 24 @ 9:45 AM

Airline: Saudi Airlines direct non-stop service between Toronto and Jeddah


Madinah
Hotel: Anwar Al Madinah Movenpick (4 nights)
Check-in: Sunday, March 15; Check-out: Thursday, March 19
Makkah
Hotel: Fairmont Clock Tower (4 nights) ***
Check-in: Thursday, March 19; Check-out: Monday, March 23
*** Will depart Makkah hotel for Jeddah airport late in the evening (~ 11:00 PM) on March 22


Includes
Visa processing & courier fees
Meet & Assist at Jeddah airport
All transportation between Jeddah, Madinah and Makkah on air-conditioned bus
Open buffet breakfast in hotels where staying
Ziaraat to historical & religious sites in Madinah & Makkah
Complimentary Ihraam for men; prayer rugs for women; Saudi SIM Cards for all
Complimentary zamzam water to bring home to family and loved ones


Published Price
$ 2,890 per person in Quad occupancy
$ 2,990 per person in Triple occupancy
$ 3,290 per person in Double Occupancy


Group Size
Limited to 25 persons


Reservation & Cancellation Terms
$500 deposit by December 30, 2014. Full payment is due by January 15, 2015.
Any cancellation after January 30, 2015 is non-refundable.