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The roots of vegetarianism can be traced back to the 7th century B.C. in South Asia where the Indus Valley Civilization promoted tolerance to all beings. The moral principles which this movement lies on have not changed since. Vegetarians eat food coming from plant sources and from animals too, but not animal flesh and by-products of animal slaughter.

Veganism is a lifestyle which excludes completely the use of all animal products. It covers all aspects of life, from food and cosmetics to clothing. This makes it more restrictive compared to both vegetarianism and Halal. The fundamental idea is that humans should lead their life without exploiting animals in any way. Veganism has its origins in vegetarianism, but became a separate movement in the 1940’s and has grown ever since. The term “vegan” was formally accepted in the 1960’s.

Halal is a universal belief that covers all aspects of life and not only food, despite the misconception. It is in the core of the moral principles which a person follows in his or her day-to-day interactions with others and when working and doing business. Halal extends to everything that you can think of, from banking and financial services to personal care products and all types of food.