Eating pork is banned in Islam.

Ha ha ha ha ha, no it is just superstition that you will develop the characteristics of the animal you eat. Muslims don't eat pork because their scripture is derived from Judaism in which eating of pork is prohibited. It is wise not to eat pork unless you can be very certain about its preparation since it is the host for the Human tapeworm all the best urban

Yes it is banned in Islam. Uhm, and so? We repect that because your religion forbids eating pork. But still, pork is sold in some supermarkets in the UAE for non-Muslims. There. Satisfied?

Well... don't be too harsh on your comment. I totally agree that Muslim can't eat pork and I don't eat pork too. I am faithful to my religion. But the reason of not eating pork is not because of the nature of the animal. Scientific research has proved that in the body of a pig there are a lot of small worms that are resistant to extreme heat. Even if we boil the pork, or fry it or grill it, the worm in the meat would not die. The worms can cause harmful diseases which I was not sure what it is. But this is the main reason why we should not eat pork, Muslim or not. Shouldn't we be graceful to other people who are not Muslim so that they will not look at Muslims as jerks? Just think about it. We are Muslims and we respect others. Anyway I wish you all the best and I pray for your happiness and blessings from God.

I know it is muslim culture, and I cannot give any comment on it. I think people will respect the culture that some people have, don't argue that it is correct or not correct. Pork is the mainly meal food in China, but in some place, some people don't eat it.

Hahahaha....lol..lol. Just can't stop myself from laughing out LOUD. Ok, first let's get one thing straight. Pigs are animal, wether it's female or male. We are human. I don't see any corelation between what you eat effects in who you'll become. There's no scientific proof of that, right? There won't be any, i'm sure. God have created animals as a source of food for us. And anything that is created by God, are good for us. Pray before every meal. And why is it forbidden for a female pig to mate with more than 1 male pig? When in Islam a man can marry more than 1 woman?? That's totally unfair.

Is this actual Islamic doctrine, that eating pork leads to promiscuity, or is it just an opinion you've heard somewhere? I know that the Old Testament ( part of the bible common to Christians and Jews so far as I know ) forbids eating swine because they have cloven hoofs yet don't chew their cud ( deuteronomy 14:8- the next few verses forbid eating many other animals, such as owls :) ). Perhaps Islamic tradition stems from the same reasons, which were valid at the time?

Eating of pork can cause no less than seventy different types of diseases. A person can have various Helminthes, like roundworm, pinworm, hookworm, etc. One of the most dangerous is Taenia Solium, which in a layman’s terminology is called tapeworm. It harbours in the intestine and is very long. Its o eggs, enter the blood stream and can reach almost all the organs of the body. If it enters the brain it can cause memory loss. If it enters the heart it can cause heart attack and if it enters the eye it can cause blindness. If it enters the liver it can cause liver damage. It can damage almost all the organs of the body.So better not to tke in pork to your stomach

I think what as what most responders say, pork is a source of many worms, significanlty more than other animals. According to the Bible it is prohibited to eat the flesh of animals whose hooves are divided and who don't chew the cud, of birds that don't fly and fish without scales. This means that we Christians can't even eat shark. Some Muslims don't even like to see the picture of a pig, which I think is not prohibited, as I have seen Porky Pig cartoons on Saudi Television. It is actually the Dog whom the Muslims must avoid even touching. According to Buddhism, the dominant religion in Sri Lanka, you can't even kill a animal so they should be vegetarians. But only about 10% of them are vegitarians in Sri Lanka, but the Hindus in Sri Lanka are 90% vegetarian. I of course I love Pork and have been eating for the past 45 years. I am 50. It is delicisous, with manioc and Toddy which is our local brew. I am 50 and recently I went for a routine medical check up and my doctor called me a paragon of health. I have not cholestorol, no diabetics and I exercise and live well. Maybe all those worms were extra nourishment. But some of the things stated in the thread could be correct. Evere since the age of 5 todate I have this urge to go behind every beautiful girl I see.

i agree w/ u coz i don't eat pig too. i believe that u r what u eat and that is true like what u said. though i am not a muslim but i believe what u said about pigs. have a healthy day!!!

i dont think so this is the reason . i have heard this for the 1st time. though it is prohibited in islam for sure.... there are other few genuine reasons behind it.

It is not at all factually correct to state that pigs are the only animals that have more than one partner. Genetic testing on lion cubs, for instance, revealed that the cubs' fathers were not necessarily the patriach, but other lions lower in the heirarchy. You can read more about animal sexuality here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_sexuality

thai is how it works... for not islam people its quite difficul to understan... look at the ramadam... its their religion and i cant say anything...

Islam will protected all moslem.Not only for pray,but also for health.Pig is an animal who bring some disease,like worm.So by stricting this also protecting moslem from disease.

That is why im glad i live in the U.s.

Pigs live in dirtiest places. So by eating pork one is prone to get innumerable diseases. This philosophy of not eating pork becuase female pigs have multiple male partners is an archaic funda. We live in 21st century we should see things with logic and intelligence and not be bound by dogma.

well you don`t know wgat you are missing!is great and it is tasty!ans is my favoryte meal from all the meal that exist!

I believe in the Bible, Mark 17: 18-20 God said that food can not be considered unclean because it goes into the stomach, not the heart, and then out the sewer. In the Old Testement, certain foods were prohibited. But, then in further teachings, God has allowed other meats to be eaten. Of course, they need to be cleaned and prepared properly.

I dont think this is the case. Im not going to speek without knowledge of the situation. You may be right...but this is the 1st time im hearing this and ive been Muslim my whole life. I'll have to look into this.

Pork also serves as a carrier of diseases to mankind.

It eats almost anything, be it faeces or anything dirty. It prefer dirty place to clean ones.