Electives
Breaking Bread
The Fiqh of Eating & Drinking
Sh. Omar HedrougInstructor
Explore everything related to halal and haram of what you consume: from foods, drinks and medicinal substances to the etiquette around consumption and more. Join Sh. Omar Hedroug for a unique and comprehensive look at the fiqh and ethics of eating and drinking, in a single-day experience.
What you'll walk away with
- Permissible and impermissible animals
- Rules of slaughter in Islam
- Issues related to drinks
- Dealing with new substances for medical reasons
- How eating and drinking affects your spirituality
Why this class
No more doubts and confusion
Have you ever had that experience where you were told something you just love isn’t halal… but then one, two, several years later, you hear the exact opposite?
Look, what you put in your body matters. For your physical well-being, for your soul, and for every aspect of your life.
We know the Prophet ﷺ told his companions that if they want their duas accepted, they should make sure all their provisions are halal and pure.
But when you’re hearing all these mixed views on what is and isn’t halal… it can get confusing.
So where do you begin?
New issues, old principles
Are halal & haram getting too complicated?
Times are changing, and we’re constantly faced with new and emerging issues: “Can I take CBD oil for my anxiety?” “What’s the ruling on vaping?”
And just knowing the rules isn’t enough. It’s understanding the principles, the wisdom, the why behind the rulings, so you can navigate these issues with excellence.
That’s what this class is all about: dispelling doubt and helping you deal with everything related to eating & drinking in a way that nourishes your body and soul.
By the end of this seminar, you will have a greater understanding of the legal side of eating & drinking, and you will, in sha Allah, become a more God-conscious consumer.
Who this is for
Who this is for
- The family MuslimMaking confident, halal choices for the people at your table.
- The business ownerWho wants to understand the best ethical practices in food and drink.
- The conscious believerEvery believer trying to navigate halal and haram with clarity.
Sh. Omar Hedroug
Instructor
Born in Michigan (but if you ask him, he’s a die-hard Chicagoan), Sh. Omar Hedroug’s journey in knowledge began in his high school years with local scholars, before he accepted a scholarship at the University of Madinah. There he continued his studies at the feet of renowned scholars and graduated with the highest honors from the College of Shariah.
Sh. Omar is no stranger to the AlMaghrib family, having taught Islamic legal theory in Faith Essentials and served as one of our mentors in the Tarbiyah program.
As a youth director at the Islamic Center of Naperville, he combines his background in Islamic law with an understanding of contemporary issues in the community, especially among the youth, and he’s bringing both together in this day-long seminar.
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