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The basic concepts and main elements
Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world, estimated to have 1.6 billion followers in 2010, and 2.2 billion in 2030 as per the projections made by the Pew Research Center for its report issued in January 2011. In Europe, the Muslim community represents 6% of the population in 2010 (44.1 million people) and it should represent 8% in 2030 (58.2 million people). The term Halal is applied to various aspects of the Muslim community life. Halal is used to describe anything permissible / lawful under Islam, in contrast to Haram which is anything forbidden. As per The International Halal Integrity Alliance, Halal food must be clean and pure and made in accordance with the Islamic guidelines...
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