Aquatic Animals

Divine laws have provided recommendations for various aspects of human life, including his nutrition. Among these directives are the commands of God regarding the permissibility (Ḥalāl) and prohibition (Ḥarām) of consuming animal meat. According to the individual and social interests of humans, considering the benefits and harms of animal meat for human body and soul, God has deemed the consumption of animal meat as permissible or forbidden. The present study aims to analyze the rulings on the permissibility and prohibition of consuming meat of certain animals in Judaism and Islam through a comparative-analytical method. The findings of this study reveal significant similarities between Islam and Judaism regarding the regulations concerning animals, including the prohibition of consuming non-slaughtered animal meat, the prohibition of consuming many insects, reptiles, and mammals. However, differences exist in areas such as consuming blood pudding and combining meat with dairy products. Generally, Jewish laws are strict, while Islamic laws are lenient and moderate, not burdening individuals beyond their capacity.