According to Al-Quran, all foods which are good and clean are halal. Therefore, almost all food sources from plants and animals are halal except animals which are haram to be consumed.
Keeping this in consideration,Is it permissible for a Muslim to eat a pig?
Answer: The scholars of the Standing Committee for Scholarly Research and Issuing Fatwas, (Saudi Arabia) said: If a Muslim is certain or thinks it most likely that meat, fat or ground bones of a pig have got into any food, medicine or toothpaste etc, then it is not permissible for him to eat it, drink it or use it.
Furthermore,Why is the eating of pork forbidden in Islam?
“He has only forbidden to you dead animals, blood, the flesh of swine, and that which has been dedicated to other than Allah”. (An-Naĥl 16:115) The above verses of the Holy Quran are sufficient to satisfy Muslims as to why pork is forbidden and that any prohibition in the holy book is ultimately for their own good.
Similarly,What kind of gelatin is used in Jell-O?
Gelatin (collagen-bearing tissues on any animal) are used in many products including Jell-O Brand Gelatin Desert Knox Gelatin Inc. : “Knox Gelatin is prepared from the protein collagen, which is extracted from either beef (bones and skin) or PORK (skins)” American Lecithin Company :
What are the halal and Haram issues in medicine?
Some of the halal and haram issues in medicine which has become a topic of interest until today. This is especially on issues where medicines containing najis or haram products like alcohol, drugs, products from pigs, cows and likewise are of concern.