Tamil Nadu-based right-wing party Indu Makkal Katchi posted a tweet thread where the opening tweet reads, “In a court case they admitted that spitting is what made Halal complete, through out the Nation including TN. [sic]” The party claimed that the Muslim community admitted in court that it is essential to spit on food to make it Halal. This tweet has been retweeted over 1,500 times.
In a court case they admitted that spitting is what made Halal complete, thru out the Nation including TN. https://t.co/BlrOH0wRVj
— Indu Makkal Katchi (Offl) (@Indumakalktchi) November 22, 2021
The second tweet shows a screenshot of an article in the legal news portal Bar and Bench. The excerpt reads, “The religious scholars of the Muslim community have been proclaiming publicly that saliva is a necessary ingredient for certifying Halal in the preparation of food materials. The religious scholars took the above view by interpreting holy texts and its valid interpretations. However, different views were also expressed by a section of religious leaders. In view of the recent controversy as regards spitting on food materials to make it Halal and the responses from religious scholars, people at large are highly anxious and obnoxious on the use of Halal certified food materials even for household purposes. It is highly disheartening to see that the food materials prepared following the rituals and religious practices of another religion with its certification is accepted as food material for...
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