Why do the Muslims not eat pork or gelatine?

The Quran, which is the holy book of Islam, forbids the consumption of pork and any products derived from it, including gelatin. There are a few reasons for this prohibition.

1. Health reasons. Pork is known to carry a number of diseases that can be harmful to humans, such as trichinosis and salmonella. In the hot climate of Arabia, where Islam originated, pork was particularly susceptible to spoilage, making it a risky food to eat.

2. Religious reasons. Muslims believe that pork is an unclean animal, and that it is therefore forbidden for them to eat it. This belief is based on a number of passages in the Quran, such as the following:

> "He has forbidden you only dead animals, blood, the flesh of swine, and that which is slaughtered in the name of other than God." (Surah 5:3)

3. Cultural reasons. In addition to religious reasons, there are also cultural reasons why Muslims avoid pork. For example, in many Muslim cultures, pork is associated with uncleanliness and immorality.

It is important to note that the prohibition on pork and gelatin is only one of many dietary restrictions that Muslims follow. Muslims also avoid eating any animal that has been slaughtered in a way that is not halal, or permissible under Islamic law.

Gelatin, which is a protein derived from the collagen in animal bones, is also prohibited for Muslims if it is made from pork or other non-halal animals.