Whether milk is halal or haram depends on its ingredients and processing, specifically whether it is mixed with haram substances or uses haram methods in its production. According to the provided reference, milk itself is generally halal. However, certain milk products may be considered haram if they contain haram ingredients.
Here's a breakdown:
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Milk is generally Halal: As long as it remains pure and isn't mixed with anything considered haram.
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Cheese and Rennet: The primary concern arises with cheese production, specifically the use of rennet.
- Commercial cheese often uses rennet, an enzyme used in cheese making.
- The method of obtaining rennet can make it non-halal. If rennet is derived from animals slaughtered in a non-halal manner, or if it contains other haram substances, the resulting cheese would be considered haram.
Therefore, while milk in its natural state is halal, certain processing methods or additions, like the use of non-halal rennet in cheese production, can make a milk product haram.
