Christchurch Independent Baptist Church Pastor Ron Boersma

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2 Many Christians have the attitude, 2

3 Many Christians have the attitude, My mind is already made up don t confuse me with the facts. 3

4 Many Christians have the attitude, But what saith the Scriptures? 4

5 Many Christians have the attitude, But what saith the Scriptures? Acts 17:11 5

6 Many Christians have the attitude, But what saith the Scriptures? Acts 17:11 & 2 Timothy 2:15 6

7 What is the Issue? 7

8 What is the Issue? The issue is whether or not a Christian should eat food which has been prepared the Islamic way? 8

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12 A little leaven leaveneth the lump??? 12

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14 What is the Issue? (i) Whether or not a Christian should eat halal food products. 14

15 What is the Issue? (i) Whether or not a Christian should eat halal food products. (ii) Whether or not this is food offered to idols. 15

16 What saith the Scriptures? To answer that we first need to know what Halal is. 16

17 Halal (حالل) means lawful or legal) is an Arabic term designating any object or an action which is permissible to use or engage in, according to Islamic Law. It is the opposite of haraam. 17

18 Halal (حالل) means lawful or legal) is an Arabic term designating any object or an action which is permissible to use or engage in, according to Islamic Law. It is the opposite of haraam. The term is widely used to designate food seen as permissible according to Islamic.(الشريعة اإلسالمية (Sharia, Law 18

19 In Arabic-speaking countries, the term is used to describe anything permissible under Islamic law, in contrast to haraam, that which is forbidden. 19

20 In Arabic-speaking countries, the term is used to describe anything permissible under Islamic law, in contrast to haraam, that which is forbidden. This includes human behaviour, speech communication, clothing, conduct, manner and dietary laws. 20

21 In non-arabic-speaking countries, the term is most commonly used in the narrower context of just Muslim dietary laws, especially where meat and poultry are concerned, though it can be used for the more general meaning, as well. 21

22 Islam has laws regarding which foods can and cannot be eaten and also on the proper method of slaughtering an animal for consumption, known as dhabihah. 22

23 However if there is no other food available then a Muslim is allowed to eat non-halal food. 23

24 However if there is no other food available then a Muslim is allowed to eat non-halal food. Surah 2:173 states: If one is forced because there is no other choice, neither craving nor transgressing, there is no sin in him. Indeed, Allah is forgiving, merciful 24

25 Explicitly forbidden substances 25

26 Explicitly forbidden substances A variety of substances are considered as harmful (haraam) for humans to consume and, therefore, forbidden as per various Quranic verses: 26

27 Pork meat (i.e., flesh of pig) [Qur'an 2:173]. Blood [Qur'an 2:173]. All carnivores and birds of prey. Animals slaughtered in the name of anyone but Allah. All that has been dedicated or offered in sacrifice to an idolatrous altar or saint or a person considered to be "divine" [Qur'an 5:3]. Carrion[Qur'an 2:173] [Qur'an 2:173] 27

28 Pork meat (i.e., flesh of pig) [Qur'an 2:173]. Blood [Qur'an 2:173]. All carnivores and birds of prey. Animals slaughtered in the name of anyone but Allah. All that has been dedicated or offered in sacrifice to an idolatrous altar or saint or a person considered to be "divine" [Qur'an 5:3]. Carrion[Qur'an 2:173] [Qur'an 2:173] 28

29 Pork meat (i.e., flesh of pig) [Qur'an 2:173]. Blood [Qur'an 2:173]. All carnivores and birds of prey. Animals slaughtered in the name of anyone but Allah. All that has been dedicated or offered in sacrifice to an idolatrous altar or saint or a person considered to be "divine" [Qur'an 5:3]. Carrion[Qur'an 2:173] [Qur'an 2:173] 29

30 Pork meat (i.e., flesh of pig) [Qur'an 2:173]. Blood [Qur'an 2:173]. All carnivores and birds of prey. Animals slaughtered in the name of anyone but Allah. All that has been dedicated or offered in sacrifice to an idolatrous altar or saint or a person considered to be "divine" [Qur'an 5:3]. Carrion[Qur'an 2:173] [Qur'an 2:173] 30

31 Pork meat (i.e., flesh of pig) [Qur'an 2:173]. Blood [Qur'an 2:173]. All carnivores and birds of prey. Animals slaughtered in the name of anyone but Allah. All that has been dedicated or offered in sacrifice to an idolatrous altar or saint or a person considered to be "divine" [Qur'an 5:3]. Carrion[Qur'an 2:173] [Qur'an 2:173] 31

32 An animal that has been strangled, beaten (to death), killed by a fall, gored (to death), savaged by a beast of prey (except that which you may have slaughtered while it was still alive) [Qur'an 5:3]. The fish must die out of water and because of natural suffocation in the free air, on the ground or on the deck of the fishing boat. Otherwise, it's not halal. 32

33 An animal that has been strangled, beaten (to death), killed by a fall, gored (to death), savaged by a beast of prey (except that which you may have slaughtered while it was still alive) [Qur'an 5:3]. The fish must die out of water and because of natural suffocation in the free air, on the ground or on the deck of the fishing boat. Otherwise, it's not halal. 33

34 Food over which Allah's name is not pronounced [Qur'an 6:121]. Alcohol and other intoxicants [Qur'an 5:90-91]. 34

35 Food over which Allah's name is not pronounced [Qur'an 6:121]. Alcohol and other intoxicants [Qur'an 5:90-91]. 35

36 Dhabiha: Method of slaughter Thabiha or Dhabiha, is the prescribed method of ritual slaughter of all animals excluding fish and most sea-life per Islamic law. 36

37 Dhabiha: Method of slaughter This method of slaughtering animals consists of a swift, deep incision with a sharp knife on the neck, cutting the jugular veins and carotid arteries of both sides but leaving the spinal cord intact. 37

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41 Groups of 4 Discuss Acts 15:29 Acts 21:25 Revelation 2:14, Corinthians 3:17 41

42 Groups of 4 Discuss Acts 15:29 Acts 21:25 Revelation 2:14, Corinthians 3:17 1 Corinthians 10:

43 Groups of 4 Discuss Acts 15:29 Acts 21:25 Revelation 2:14, Corinthians 3:17 1 Corinthians 10: Corinthians 8 43

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46 Pork meat (i.e., flesh of pig) [Qur'an 2:173]. Blood [Qur'an 2:173]. All carnivores and birds of prey. Animals slaughtered in the name of anyone but Allah. All that has been dedicated or offered in sacrifice to an idolatrous altar or saint or a person considered to be "divine" [Qur'an 5:3]. Carrion[Qur'an 2:173] [Qur'an 2:173] 46

47 Qur'an 2:173 He hath only forbidden you dead meat, and blood, and the flesh of swine, and that on which any other name hath been invoked besides that of Allah. But if one is forced by necessity, without wilful disobedience, nor transgressing due limits,- then is he guiltless. For Allah is Oft-forgiving Most Merciful. 47

48 Qur'an 5:3 Forbidden to you (for food) are: dead meat, blood, the flesh of swine, and that on which hath been invoked the name of other than Allah; that which hath been killed by strangling, or by a violent blow, or by a headlong fall, or by being gored to death; that which hath been (partly) eaten by a wild animal; unless ye are able to slaughter it (in due form); that which is sacrificed on stone (altars); (forbidden) also is the division (of meat) by raffling with arrows: that is impiety. This day have those who reject faith given up all hope of your religion: yet fear them not but fear Me. This day have I perfected your religion for you, completed My favour upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion. But if any is forced by hunger, with no inclination to transgression, Allah is indeed Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful. 48

49 From this it would seem that when the animal is slaughtered it is slaughtered in giving thanks to Allah for supplying the food to eat. 49

50 From this it would seem that when the animal is slaughtered it is slaughtered in giving thanks to Allah for supplying the food to eat. Is this food offered to idols? Not an idol as such but a false god. Since there is no other God but God the answer is yes. 50

51 Acts 21:25 As touching the Gentiles which believe, we have written and concluded that they observe no such thing, save only that they keep themselves from things offered to idols, and from blood, and from strangled, and from fornication. 51

52 1 Corinthians 10:23 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. 24 Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth. 25 Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake: 26 For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof. 52

53 1 Corinthians 10:27 If any of them that believe not bid you to a feast, and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake. 28 But if any man say unto you, This is offered in sacrifice unto idols, eat not for his sake that shewed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof: 29 Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my liberty judged of another man's conscience? 53

54 1 Corinthians 10:30 For if I by grace be a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks? 31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. 32 Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God: 54

55 1 Corinthians 10:33 Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved. 55

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57 All meat at Belfast Freezing works are killed facing Mecca. 57

58 All meat at Belfast Freezing works are killed facing Mecca. Islamic slaughter men are advertised for and employed even though it is against the law to employ someone on religious reasons. 58

59 All meat at Belfast Freezing works are killed facing Mecca. Islamic slaughter men are advertised for and employed even though it is against the law to employ someone for religious reasons. Money talks I guess! 59

60 All meat at Belfast Freezing works are killed facing Mecca. All halal meat is exported. 60

61 All meat at Belfast Freezing works are killed facing Mecca. All halal meat is exported. Christian meat is killed using non-islamic slaughter men. Usually at the end of a run to stop cross contamination. 61

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65 All meat purchased in Countdown, Pak n Save, Mad Butcher supermarkets is non-halal meat. 65

66 All meat purchased in Countdown, Pak n Save, Mad Butcher supermarkets is non-halal meat. 66

67 KFC is not Halal however McDonald's is Halal. Prisoners in New Zealand are fed Halal food whether or not they are Islamic. 67

68 In Christchurch if you want to purchase Halal meat you need to go to a special butcher who specialises in Halal meat. 68

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73 1 Corinthians 10:23 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. 73