Muslim Dietary Laws

A note on Muslim dietary laws is relevant in a book of food which has been influenced by them.

The religion of Islam is the most important part of Middle Eastern culture and the main foundation of the customs and traditions of the region. The code of religion is derived mainly from the Quran, which serves the faithful as a model and rule of life in every particular.

The Quran consists of a collection of the revelations or commands which the Prophet Muhammad received through the Angel Gabriel as messages from God, and which he delivered to those about him, on Divine direction. As Muhammad received the messages in moments of Divine inspiration he recited them to those of his Companions, or followers, who were with him, and who wrote them down on any object available, such as a stone or a piece of cloth.