Why pork is Haram (Prohibited) in Islam?

By Shivam Garg , 08, Sep 2023 Learn more

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Why is it haram to eat pork?

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"He has only forbidden to you dead animals, blood, the flesh of swine, and that which has been dedicated to other than Allah. But whoever is forced [by necessity], neither desiring [it] nor transgressing [its limit], there is no sin upon him. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful." (Quran 2:173)

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While the primary motivation for avoiding pork is religious, there are also health considerations associated with this dietary restriction.

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Pork and Parasites

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Dietary Purity

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Conclusion

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Why pork is Haram (Prohibited) in Islam?

Why is it haram to eat pork?

In Surah Al-Baqarah (The Cow), the Quran explicitly prohibits the consumption of pork

"He has only forbidden to you dead animals, blood, the flesh of swine, and that which has been dedicated to other than Allah. But whoever is forced [by necessity], neither desiring [it] nor transgressing [its limit], there is no sin upon him. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful." (Quran 2:173)

While the primary motivation for avoiding pork is religious, there are also health considerations associated with this dietary restriction.

Pork and Parasites

Dietary Purity

Conclusion

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