From what I know, Muslims don't eat pork because pork is "unclean." Is there a more sacred reason behind it (like how Hindus don't eat beef because the oxen is a sacred animal)? So for example, if there is a Muslim Superman that can't get sick, would it be ok for him to eat pork under the Muslim rules?
I'd guess, based on Islam's emphasis on physical cleanliness, that it was based around the idea of the pig being 'unclean'; I assume the same applies to the logic behind proper preperation under Halal rules.
AFAIK pork is a type of meat which gets faster rotten than other types of flesh. Especcialy under the hot climate islamistic people lived centuries ago. So i think to prevent people from eating flesh which was more often rotten than other types, it was forbidden. It could not explained scientificially, so it was called unclean.
Many things forbidden by religions have a very mundane origin. With todays cooling technics the ban of pork meat makes no longer sense. But now its part of the relgion, and therefore can't be questioned by a believer
Well, I know this is only a wild guess, but I would say that it's probably because they accept the legitimacy of the Quran and it's teaching, I suppose.
Well, I know this is only a wild guess, but I would say that it's probably because they accept the legitimacy of the Quran and it's teaching, I suppose.
The Quran is a religious book, they can still have thier religious ideals while eating a nice juicy pork sandwich. Why should religion be the boss of cuisine?
It could also be noted that a fat meat of the pig is not a great idea to consume in a hot desert environment. Also, pigs would not fare a good chance of survival in such conditions, hence nomadic tribes roaming the Sahara and Arabia would be unlikely to carry around such animals.
You appear to have a fundamentally erroneous belief in what religion is; it is a belief system that governs lifestyle and behaviour across the board. If you are told to not eat pork, and you accept the fundamental validity of your religion and it's teachings, then you shouldn't (And, if you are devout, won't.) eat pork. Simple as that.
I know that the bacteria that lives alongside pigs can survive a higher temperature than the bacteria in cows, lamb and chicken. That may be the reason why some people can get sick eating pork that was cooked the same way as other meat. My question is, does the Koran bar a Muslim from eating pork if that person knows that he won't get sick from it?
Stratego. It's written in the Koran and the Koran has been written by God's own hand. At the difference of the Bible which had been written by mortals. As God words are supposed to be eternally true, it's pretty tough to get decent argument to explain that if it was true at the time of the Koran, it's not anymore.
Maybe God should update a bit the Koran. I'm waiting for the volume 2.
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