Is pork halal?
Pork is haram in all four schools. Pork and anything taken from the pig is haram in all four schools (Qur'an 2:173, 5:3).
Verdict by school
| School | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Hanafi | Haram |
| Maliki | Haram |
| Shafi'i | Haram |
| Hanbali | Haram |
Why
Pork and anything taken from the pig is haram in all four schools (Qur'an 2:173, 5:3).
What to look for on the label
- Halal or Not? treats it as halal when the label also says: turkey bacon, beef bacon, halal bacon, veggie, vegetarian, plant-based, meat-free.
In cosmetics
Halal or Not? gives pork the same answer in cosmetics as in food.
Quick answers
- Is pork halal?
- Pork is haram in all four schools. Pork and anything taken from the pig is haram in all four schools (Qur'an 2:173, 5:3).
- What should I look for on the label?
- Halal or Not? treats it as halal when the label also says: turkey bacon, beef bacon, halal bacon, veggie, vegetarian, plant-based, meat-free.
Sources
- Halal or Not? rulebook entry “Pork”, live answer (checked 28 September 2026)
- Qur'an 2:173
- Qur'an 5:3
- How the four schools differ on food
Halal or Not? reads an ingredients list against a published rulebook of where the four Sunni schools and the main certifiers agree and differ. It is information, not a fatwa. When in doubt, ask a scholar you trust or look for a recognised halal mark.
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More pork and blood
- Is lard halal? Haram
- Are chorizo, salami and pepperoni halal? Haram
- Is blood halal? Haram