Lard

Rendered pork fat — pork and all its derivatives are haram.

Why?

Lard is fat rendered from pigs. Pork and all products derived from it are explicitly prohibited in Islamic dietary law, with no conditions under which lard would become permissible for routine consumption.

Good to know

Common in some baked goods, refried beans, and older/traditional pastry recipes.

References

• Quran 2:173, 5:3, 6:145, 16:115 (general prohibition of pork)

Last reviewed: 2026-08-29

This is informational guidance only, not a certified halal determination. Always consult an official halal certification body for certainty.