Tag: halal

Can Muslims drink kombucha?

Can Muslims drink kombucha even though it may have traces of alcohol?

Muslim shaving: the halal and the haram

One of Green Prophet's most-read stories EVER is our how-to article on sugar-waxing, an ancient method of hair removal that predates waxing. What is it about body hair that makes for riveting reading? Come learn what I've picked up about dealing with body hair in the Arab Middle East or western east as we are rebranding it.

How vegan demand for agar is killing Morocco’s red seaweed

The quinoa craze turned what was once a cheap, nourishing staple diet for Bolivians and Peruvians into an unaffordable...

Vitamix is the best blender for a family’s health

It happened. I am officially addicted to making ice-cream in my Vitamix machine. It arrived about six weeks ago by courier. At first I didn’t think that it would become such a staple in my life. It’s a high-powered blender, after all.

Is Pig-fed kosher or halal?

The European Commission (EC) approved a meat-based feedstock for farm-raised fish.  Next year, your mullet and trout might contain...

Halal & Organic – The Skincare Range That Cares About The Planet

Faiza Hussain, who has started a small online business selling halal and organic skincare products, tells us why she...

Lycored replaces toxic Red 40 with tomato-based dye and it’s halal

A natural tomato based alternative to the “Southamptom Six” — Red 40 and five other petroleum-based synthetic food dyes – were found by Southampton University researchers to be linked with childhood reactions including temper tantrums, aggressiveness, kicking, screaming and a lack of self-control. Children are particular susceptible to the effects of Red 40, while in adults it might cause nervousness, migraines or an upset stomach.

5 Things to Avoid to Keep Your Complexion Beautiful

When professional photographer Alex Tricani sent this image, I couldn't get past the giant red craters on my face.  I've...

Why Muslims don’t drink alcohol

Alcoholism creates addiction and affects health. But for Muslims, not drinking is a command from God.

If It’s Not Organic, It’s Not Halal (4 Ethical Zabiha Principles)

If the meat's zabiha - slaughtered according to Islamic law - is it always halal? Yes, there is a difference. Zaufishan explains how the ethics in Muslims' meat-eating religion, embraces animal welfare, organic living and vegetarianism.

7 Tips for a Sustainable Eid ul Adha Festival

Sacrifice is Muslims' way of giving back to community, the poor and God. But consumerism had turned the Eid-ul-Adha festival into another "Eid-mas". See our doable ideas on what you could be giving up after Hajj season and share your own.

Jordan’s Princess Alia Calls for Humane Animal Slaughter Ahead of Eid al-Adha

H.R.H. Princess Alia Al Hussein (pictured right) is known around the world as an advocate for animal rights. She...