Wholesome food has a positive impact on the individual with regard to his behavior, the life of his heart, and the acceptance of his supplication. While unwholesome food is the opposite, having a negative impact on the individual in these respects.
Shaykh Ibrahim Mazrou'i details 15 principles to differentiate between animals we can eat and those that are unlawful to eat.
Explore this fascinating book to discover some animals that are, surprisingly, permissible to eat, such as hyenas, antelopes, peacocks, parrots, hedgehogs, kangaroos, jerboas, giraffes, squirrels, horses, elephants, and more.
This book goes beyond the basics of what we know about using animals as food and gives us clear proofs that make no mistake about what is permissible and impermissible.
The types of food that are considered staples varies greatly around the world. For this reason, this book is a must in every Muslim household.[End Quote]
Lecture:
Principle 1- Wholesome Foods Principle 2- Permissible Unless Otherwise Stated Principle 3- Comparing Wholesome & Filthy Principle 4- Legislation Supersedes Arab Custom Principle 5- Beasts of Prey Principle 6- Birds with Talons Principle 7- The Five Noxious Animals Principle 8- Forbidden Animals Principle 9- Animals of the Ocean Principle 10- Water Birds Principle 11- Animals that Eat Filth Principle 12- Insects Principle 13- Crossbred Animals Principle 14- What Makes an Animal Unlawful Principle 15- Eating Due to Necessity Ruling on the Meat of the People of the Book - Shaykh ibn al-‘Uthaymeen