Our Project

AMANA-LIFE

The topics of ecology, environmental protection, nature conservation and animal welfare are highly relevant and are becoming increasingly relevant in view of the growing problems facing humanity. That is why every Muslim has to deal with these issues.

The Halal Lebensmittelverein e.V. attaches great importance to the promotion and dissemination of sustainable behavior for people, nature and the environment. We are convinced that ISLAM can provide strong impulses for ecological issues such as sustainable nutrition, animal welfare and environmental protection and that the Islamic religious communities are of strategic importance here. After all, we are dealing with problems that affect the whole of humanity. As an association, we believe that dealing with the issues of sustainability can prove to be a bridge between cultures and religions, on the other hand, cultures and religions show that they are quite inclined and able to prioritize common interests.

Allah (c.c.) has created man according to a certain “fitra (nature)”. He has appointed him as the governor of Allah on earth “Khalifa”. The entire creation has therefore been entrusted to man. This principle is called “Amana” in ISLAM. The association has therefore launched a new project called “AMANA-LIFE” 

What is the “Amana-Life” project about ?

The Koran states:

“O people, eat of what there is on earth, provided it is permissible (halalen) and pure (tayyiben)! “ (Al-Baqarah/The Cow. Sura 2, verse 168).

Following the divine injunction quoted above, our association has set itself the task of taking a closer look at the terms “halal” and “tayyib”. What does “halal” mean in an Islamic context? As a Muslim, how can I recognize what is permissible (halal) for me? And is everything that is labeled “halal” “halal”?

On our homepage you will find lots of useful information on the topic of “halal”. We not only shed light on theological and Islamic law aspects, but also delve into current ethical issues such as “animal welfare in Islam” and the excessive consumption of industrially produced foods.

However, as part of our association's activities, we would also like to address the often neglected concept of “tayyib”, i.e. the commandment to eat from the “clean” or “pure”. What does the term “tayyib” mean in an Islamic context? Does it merely mean material purity, i.e. clean food, free from dirt, faeces, chemicals or bacteria or other pests that could be detrimental to health? Or does this term mean not only material purity but also and above all non-material purity?

To clarify the concept of “purity” in more detail, we have launched another project, the “Amana-Life” project. As part of this project, we are trying to show you that the term “tayyib” is the necessary and indispensable component of “halal”. The point is that we are called upon to consume food that is as fresh, wholesome and unprocessed as possible. But it is also about keeping the whole of Allah's creation in mind when we consume. For example, knowing how many liters of water (=15,400 l for animal feed), how many kilos of grain (=3.9 - 9.4 kg) are used for a kilo of beef, how much agricultural land this kilo of beef requires (=27 to 49 m2) and how many greenhouse gases (methane; CO2) are released in the process. As Muslims, who are also obliged to protect and preserve the creation entrusted to us (“Amana”), we must not lose sight of these essential points in our daily consumption. The project aims to make it clear that eating food requires much more than just “halal”. It should not only encourage you to eat in a resource-saving and animal-friendly way, but also to develop a greater awareness of the topic of “purity” (=tayyib) and to consume more consciously, responsibly and sustainably in accordance with this “awareness”.