By Mame Thioye Sall

Exploring the Delicious World of Halal Foods

What is Halal Food?• It is food that comes from animals slaughtered according to Islamic rulings:

-The name of God must be pronounced before the sacrifice, and

-The animal must be slaughtered facing East

• It is also food doesn’t contain any “Haram” or forbidden nutriments, like alcohol or pig derivatives.

Importance of Halal Foods for MuslimsEating halal food is extremely important for Muslims since

they are required to consume Halal as specified in their Divine Scripture.

Halal food Program at UMD

http://thestamp.umd.edu/food/moby_dick

Background of the Research

*Previous Idea: Proposal for a Halal food Program at UMD

*New direction: Idea of a Brochure

Primary Research

• Interview of one of the Imams of the MSA (Muslim Student Association) Mr. Tariq Shraim

• Interview of Ms. Yasmina Khan

Secondary Research

• Browsing through many websites to gather information

• Keeping in mind advices I got from the interviews

My AudienceMuslim Student Association (MSA) (n. d.). UMD, College Park

My Brochure (Recto)

The Brochure- (Verso)

Conclusion

• Goal of the brochure: point out Halal places around UMD, College Park, for Muslim Students

• People I hope to reach with this Brochure: All UMD Students, and people unaware of what Halal food is.

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