Halal and kosher rules have a lot of crossover, and all kosher foods are considered to be automatically halal, though not the other way around.
Interestingly, this is an example of the formerly close relationship between Jews and Muslims; until the 20th century both groups tended to get on very well due to their history of oppression by Christians. While the halal restrictions are less difficult than the kosher ones, hence kosher certification being needed for observant Jews, Muslims trusted the Jews to prepare their foods properly and prayerfully, which is at the basis of halal certification.
And you made me giggle, because I am allergic to pork, which is why when I was at school I would often share and swap my lunch with any Jews or Muslims about, but never with the Chinese kids -- it was just too risky!
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on 2010-04-20 02:40 am (UTC)Interestingly, this is an example of the formerly close relationship between Jews and Muslims; until the 20th century both groups tended to get on very well due to their history of oppression by Christians. While the halal restrictions are less difficult than the kosher ones, hence kosher certification being needed for observant Jews, Muslims trusted the Jews to prepare their foods properly and prayerfully, which is at the basis of halal certification.
And you made me giggle, because I am allergic to pork, which is why when I was at school I would often share and swap my lunch with any Jews or Muslims about, but never with the Chinese kids -- it was just too risky!