by Halal Wellness Editorial Team | Nov 6, 2026 | Insurance
For many Muslims, buying a home with an interest-based mortgage is a serious concern because Islam prohibits riba (interest). Islamic home finance – often called a “halal mortgage” or “home purchase plan” – offers an alternative. Here is how it...
by Halal Wellness Editorial Team | Nov 4, 2026 | Nutrition
Kosher and halal food laws share a lot: both ban pork and blood, and both require a specific method of slaughter. So can Muslims eat kosher food? The answer depends on the product – and on scholarly views. Where kosher and halal agree Pork and its derivatives are...
by Halal Wellness Editorial Team | Nov 2, 2026 | Family Health
Many Muslim women prefer to see a female doctor, especially for intimate examinations, pregnancy care and mental health. Here is how to find one, and what to do if none is available. In the UK (NHS) You can ask your GP practice to book you with a female GP. Practices...
by Halal Wellness Editorial Team | Oct 30, 2026 | Nutrition
Vanilla extract is in cakes, cookies, ice cream and drinks. But in the US, “pure vanilla extract” must by law contain at least 35% alcohol. Is it halal? Why vanilla extract contains alcohol Ethanol draws the flavour compounds out of vanilla beans and...
by Halal Wellness Editorial Team | Oct 28, 2026 | Nutrition
Cheese is made from milk, so it seems simple. The question comes from rennet – the enzyme that turns milk into curds – and other enzymes that may come from animals. Types of rennet Animal rennet: traditionally taken from the stomachs of young calves. Some traditional...
