Eating and Drinking

Almighty Allah has made nature so beautiful and has placed all the animals, fruits and greenery at the disposal of mankind for his own use, for eating and drinking, covering himself, to build his shelter, and other necessities. However, for the protection of man’s life, and for the security of his body and soul and for those who will come after him, as well as to protect the rights of others - laws and regulations have been laid down, and some of the ones which will be explained in this chapter are related to eating and drinking.

1. Eating those things that are harmful to a person, is Haram.
2. Eating and drinking those things, which are Najis, is Haram.
3. Eating dirt is Haram.
4. Eating a very small amount of the dust from the grave of the Leader of the Martyrs Imam al-Husain bin Ali (peace be upon Him), for Shefa’ (recovery) from a sickness is permissible.

It is Wajib upon every Muslim, to give bread and water to those Muslims who are near him, who may otherwise die from hunger or thirst in order to save their lives.