Why don’t Muslims eat pork? | 무슬림은 왜 돼지고기를 먹지 않나요?

Hello Starting today we're addressing those who are interested in Islam or are encountering it for the first time in Korean We made this video to explain things in a simple and fun way Hello and welcome Nordbacksi A question many Korean visitors often wonder about is what "Hanrall " means So what kinds of questions can we ask regarding Hanrall Halal slaughter method known as dhabiha in our Arabic language Is there a precise or scientific reason behind it Could there be What might it be People often ask questions like these Yes I understand I'll explain that for you One topic that really resonates with us on a personal level is the issue of hallyu Because it now involves eating Hanhal as a Korean is These days at least terms like vegan or ketogenic have become widely known You're not seriously saying you avoid pork and stay away from alcohol are you There are actually quite a few people who think that way Actually many people aren't fully aware of the details even though they might think they know That's why today we'd like to go through each point and explain it clearly for you Initially your question was about the halal slaughter method which in Arabic is called dhabiha Looking at Surah Al-Furqan verse 118 you'll find the verse that says: "Eat what is slaughtered in the name of Allah " Actually it's because it's a divine command and for us Muslims that comes first When we regard life we recognize it as not ours but belonging to Allah and thus we begin now in Allah's name Because in reality we have to slaughter the animal first before we can eat it That's why we do it in the name of God carrying that meaning And another reason is that it signifies a prohibition against wanton killing because whatever we do in God's name— Given that it is a sacred ritual animals are not abused or killed recklessly We can consider it a ban then Brother I know the religious reasons but are there scientific ones too Of course there are Beneath this lies a remarkably astonishing scientific explanation Knock-and-stun slaughter refers to the method of cutting the carotid artery to allow maximum blood drainage Blood is a major factor that enables bacterial growth so we prevent that growth and minimize any remaining traces That also enhances preservation quality Hence the method known as halal slaughter minimizes animal suffering while maintaining high standards of hygiene and care Moreover from a hygiene standpoint this can be considered the halal slaughter method we carefully evaluated The second question which is the one I receive most often is Foreigners that's something that requires a lot of explanation While Islam has the Quran as its holy scripture there are also the Sunnah and Hadith What Soona said is the words and teachings of her beloved disciple Mad and in the case of Hadis it can be said to be the words spoken by the disciple himself That hadith also includes numerous passages such as "show mercy to animals " which clearly indicates that We must minimize the animals' suffering There's another hidden meaning here you know From that perspective When it comes to meat sold in supermarkets we cannot be certain about the processes involved and methods such as electric shock or suffocation are used We're cautious about things that slightly go against the teachings of Hadith so we avoid such practices and only consume meat slaughtered in the Halal manner We have religious reasons for this If I may also explain the scientific rationale such as electric shocks stun devices or suffocation That means animals experience increased stress during this process Specifically stress hormones A surge in the hormone catecholamine occurs This causes the muscles to become acidic The meat itself also undergoes changes For this reason eating Hanhal-slaughtered beef becomes our rationale And why does Islam prohibit pork which many South Koreans love It can actually become a very sensitive topic because with Korean food pork makes up nearly almost the entire picture Since they are based on fundamental ingredients for example kimchi stew and pork belly which are representative dishes of Korea It means it contains pork But why don't Muslims eat pork Two billion Muslims around the world why do they all avoid eating pork when they could just enjoy it I'd like to explain this to you What is the most important reason Of course it's religious and scientific reasons There are many reasons but the most important one is that it says not to eat pork in honey It's not just one isolated passage—there are numerous verses throughout that strongly advise against eating pork And of course there are clear health and hygiene considerations as well Especially in the case of pork It feels unsanitary mainly because the risk of parasites is the foremost concern And since it contains a very high amount of fat it's not particularly good for health That's one drawback And pigs in the pens also spread diseases very easily Have you ever heard of swine flu That's why even if you're not Muslim pork has traditionally been eaten with great caution in Korea That tradition existed there too in Korea And brother don't you know they say eating meat slightly influences the animal's temperament You don't have jealousy do you Your wife doesn't feel jealousy either And that's because our Islamic scholars don't experience jealousy That could also be a valid reason That seems very convincing indeed And as far as I know furthermore Pigs are considered extremely unclean animals from an Islamic perspective But if we carefully observe the habits of pigs we'll see that they eat things like their own feces and urine And it rolls around in its own feces or takes showers there displaying extremely filthy habits That's why God created us all didn't He When He created pigs He made them for this purpose It's viewed by some as animal created not for human consumption but rather to deal with such filthy substances Now let's move on to the next part Korean expats created videos featuring Brother Younghoon You check everything even snacks and such don't you So why do you go through the trouble of verifying ingredients like gelatin or stabilizers in food Yes that's correct From the perspective of Korean people it might even appear overly demanding Isn't it just easier not to eat pork at all But we thoroughly check even the most detailed aspects Because just like the previous point it can only be explained based on the Qur'an Verse 168 of Surah Al-Baqarah in the Qur'an states Eat only what is clean and permissible as these exact words are clearly stated But things like jelly for instance That creamy part inside the chocolate pie you know It also contains gelatin or pigskin and so on That’s what we mean by including such elements Or gelatin derived from cattle not raised in the Halal-compliant manner for instance There is clearly a possibility that forbidden foods we consider unacceptable could end up getting in We also face challenges in tracking these raw materials and we'll explain the term cross-contamination We verify origins and similar details precisely to prevent cross -contamination not merely because we are being overly cautious Transparency and identity regarding such food products—on the foundation of that trust we verify them I'll explain this way The next question is are all seafoods allowed Why are Muslims cautious about eating certain seafood like shellfish I understand now We can't help but explain it after all It's a question that could be quite sensitive especially when it comes to seafood Because this differs depending on the academic school of thought I understand there are differing interpretations regarding this but if we explain it based on the Quran as our foundation then Surah Al-Ma'idah verse 96 states: Hunting and food from the sea are permitted to you Since such passages clearly exist seafood is generally treated by us as halal Actually while there are slight differences interpretation among schools in the case of Hanap it takes the form of a fish And regarding the other schools such as the Shafi'i we can explain it as follows: all food is permitted Actually Koreans really love drinking don't they That's right it' s completely out of control There's even a whole drinking culture I'm curious about the reason behind completely banning drinking Actually I'm quite curious about the alcohol-related aspects too because I know that's exactly what my friends from Bin Muslime are most interested in Why don't Muslims drink alcohol Do they really not drink at all How is that even possible I get questions like this all the time myself Once again I can only explain it based on the Quran Surah Al-Ma'idah verse 90 reads: Even aside from religious reasons there are indeed many compelling grounds for banning alcohol Actually it's Baek Hae-mo's car Drinking makes everything worse—there's nothing good about it Nothing to do Because we usually drink alcohol for socializing with friends and relieving stress that's why we consume it In fact drinking alcohol does not relieve stress instead it only increases it So socializing Socializing You can easily do that by just going to a café and having coffee That's all just an excuse The truth is drinking alcohol has a very negative impact on the liver Even a single drink isn't harmless but consuming alcohol regularly over time can lead to conditions like cancer or liver disease including hepatitis It could be said that all diseases in the world stem from alcohol and they tend to worsen as well—certificates of approval are bound to follow And alcohol possesses a devilish characteristic—extremely dangerous addiction It's not something that ends after just one try you end up becoming dependent on it Keep relying on alcohol and you'll only end up destroying your own life It can be seen as having a significantly negative social impact because it goes beyond individual acts of deviance or accidents If such alcohol leads to numerous social incidents domestic violence traffic accidents and drunk driving become major concerns Given the rise in various types of crime within society this can clearly be seen as having a highly negative social impact Even if you wash the dish that held the pork thoroughly can't you still use it What hygiene concerns are there exactly This is actually one of the most frequently asked questions Because when I as a Korean Muslim go to a restaurant Honestly I'm asking— is this still okay to eat I'm not sure but it does contain pork It doesn't You can eat it safely But it tastes like pork So let me ask—does it taste like it has pork in it So it's just the broth made without pork meaning the pork itself wasn't included That's how they explain it Actually the misunderstanding here is that Muslims are concerned about cross-contamination Because pigs are commonly perceived as unclean animals So think about it What could be dirty There's poop Poop Really It went in and then came out Just because it's gone doesn't mean it's no longer dirty does it No it doesn't Since it's still dirty it goes without saying that pork-containing food exists there That bowl or teapot or pot that once held such a pig Pork was used in this dish Therefore there is a risk of cross-contamination We also recommend separating these both for hygiene reasons and religious ones For the sake of my own reverence and faith we avoid such things That is something I can truly say In reality the issue goes far beyond just a matter of food Our values and personal outlook profoundly influence this so you might not fully grasp it From a non-Muslim perspective this might seem a bit excessive but we're simply acting in accordance with our own values I'd appreciate it if you could understand me from that perspective and in fact from the Muslim standpoint as well Food isn't something that's simply eaten and then finished with As long as we keep eating this we’ll have to keep eating it for the rest of our lives if we want to stay alive That's why we truly believe something like this consumed daily actually affects the soul We strive to purify our hearts and cleanse our inner selves so why don't we do the same through food That doesn't make any sense either That's why we place great importance on maintaining a clean body and mind I believe that’s how it should be understood Thank you We’ll return with another interesting topic soon Then goodbye