Why is 'Pig' forbidden in Islam and Judaism?

Answer 1

Answer 1

Pig is not forbidden in neither Islam nor Judaism. However, eating its meat is strictly and specifically forbidden. In Islam. it is forbidden to eat pork per God command which is not subject to debate or justification. It is kind of absolute obedience to God with no argue. However, some recent research proved some negative health effects of eating pork.

In Islam

It is God command in Islam. it is forbidden to eat pork per God command which is not subject to debate or justification. It is kind of absolute obedience to God with no argue. However, some recent research proved some negative health effects of eating pork.

Quran says (English meaning translation):

"Forbidden to you (for food) are: the dead animals (that not slaughtered), blood, the flesh of swine (pork)" [Quran chapter 4, verse 3]

In Judaism

In Judaism, pigs are just one of countless animals that are not considered fit to eat. The reason for this is that the Torah specifies that animals must have split hooves and chew their cud.

As pigs do not chew their cud, they aren't kosher, no different than rabbit, horse, or any other animals that other people eat.

Vayikra 11:2-8

Speak to the children of Israel, saying: These are the creatures that you may eat among all the animals on earth: Any animal that has a cloven hoof that is completely split into double hooves, and which brings up its cud that one you may eat. But these you shall not eat among those that bring up the cud and those that have a cloven hoof: the camel, because it brings up its cud, but does not have a [completely] cloven hoof; it is unclean for you. And the hyrax, because it brings up its cud, but will not have a [completely] cloven hoof; it is unclean for you; And the hare, because it brings up its cud, but does not have a [completely] cloven hoof; it is unclean for you; And the pig, because it has a cloven hoof that is completely split, but will not regurgitate its cud; it is unclean for you. You shall not eat of their flesh, and you shall not touch their carcasses; they are unclean for you. As you can see, when it comes to animals that aren't allowed for consumption in the Torah, pigs actually fall at the bottom of the list.

The attempt to attribute health issues to not eating pork in Judaism is not supported by the reality that Judaism does allow other animals that are just as likely to support harmful contagions such as chicken, fish, sheep, and beef if they aren't handled correctly. The real reasons for the dietary laws of Judaism fall into two categories:

1. Separateness: by restricting what Jews can and cannot eat, this prevents them from not eating with non-Jews. If one cannot sit at a table with non-Jews, the chances of intermarriage are reduced that much more.
2. Humanitarianism: a large number of the mitzvot (guidelines) found in the Torah regarding food consumption revolve around how we treat animals. They are in place to prevent us from treating animals inhumanely.

Answer 2 (A different opinion)These admonitions were for the health of the populace, since at the time pigs carried trichinosis. Shellfish such as oysters filter water and can pass on bacteria. They were added to the "Holy Books" but have no real rhyme nor reason in modern society, since we no longer live under the same unsanitary conditions in most countries. Answer 3 (Additional clarification)The addition posted above is an argument presented by the Reform movement but is not accepted as valid by Conservative and Orthodox Jews as the logic doesn't follow through. Although there are aspects of health to the rules of kashrut, they are not the reason for kashrut. Some of the laws of kashrut fall under 'just because HaShem said so', others are aspects of humanitarianism in regard to how we treat animals, in total, kashrut is about keeping separate and practicing self-control.

In regard to pigs, even today they carry trichinosis so that hasn't changed. However, as I previously pointed out, pigs are just one of countless animals that aren't considered fit to eat, animals that aren't known carriers of trichinosis.

As for shellfish, not only shellfish are considered unfit to eat, any fish that doesn't have scales and fins such as shark and catfish aren't kosher. These fish carry no more of a health threat than kosher fish do. Also, bottom feeding fish can be kosher so long as they have scales and fins and there are species of kosher fish that are known parasite carriers if caught at the wrong time of year.

To carry it even further, chickens and eggs are kosher yet they carry salmonella. Any meat or fish has the potential of carrying and transmitting harmful bacteria and parasites if not handled correctly.

Answer 4

Eating pork is a God command that is explicitly mentioned in God holy books and should be followed and obeyed at no debate. However, it is proved that pork has passive health effects that could be referred to in related question below.

Answer 2

you got it all wrong , pigs are not sacred at all in Islam, Muslims are not allowed to eat pig meat because it's mentioned in the Quran , and pigs are just disgusting .