When I was small, I went abroad with my family. We were given cookies to eat on the plane, but we didn’t know that they had lard in them (made from pig fat). As soon as my mother found out, she forbade us from eating them anymore. I don’t think we washed our hands or mouths with water and earth six times, once with plain water and once with water mixed with earth, as the Prophet said Muslims should do whenever they come into contact with pigs or anything made from pigs. A few years later, again when I was abroad, I accidentally ate pork. Again, I did not wash my mouth using water mixed with earth. Why do I ask? These two events happened a few years ago, and there are no smell, taste, or color remnants of the pork we ate on our hands or in our mouths. Do we still need to clean them? I’m afraid that because of these two events a long time ago, Allah won’t accept any of our prayers. Please help me in clarifying this matter.
Pork can be a tasty and versatile meat, but it also carries potential health risks. Consuming undercooked or contaminated pork may expose you to harmful bacteria, parasites, toxins and viruses. Luckily, there are many natural ways to cleanse your body after eating pork.
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover how pork can impact your health, signs you may need cleansing, and provide actionable tips using foods, supplements and practices to detoxify your body.
Overview of Pork’s Potential Health Risks
Pigs may harbor parasites bacteria and toxins in their muscles and fat that can make humans sick when ingested
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Trichinosis – Caused by trichinella spiralis parasites leads to diarrhea abdominal pain, nausea, fatigue, and vomiting.
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Yersiniosis – The bacterium Yersinia enterocolitica causes fever, bloody diarrhea, joint pain. Linked to reactive arthritis.
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Toxoplasmosis – This parasite causes flu-like symptoms, brain/eye damage. Life-threatening for infants and immunocompromised
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Hepatitis E – A virus leading to liver inflammation, yellowed skin, nausea, vomiting, liver cirrhosis.
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Salmonella, E.coli – Undercooked pork may contaminate surfaces and utensils, spreading bacteria.
Signs You May Need Cleansing
Watch for these symptoms that can indicate your body needs cleansing after consuming pork:
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps
- Fatigue, muscle/joint aches
- Loss of appetite, headaches
- Fever, chills
- Dark urine, jaundice
- Rash, itchy skin
Seek medical attention immediately for severe or persistent symptoms. Milder symptoms may be remedied through natural cleansing techniques.
How to Cleanse Your Body After Eating Pork
Here are some top ways to purify your body after eating pork:
1. Eat Liver-Supporting Foods
The liver filters toxins from the bloodstream, so eat foods that boost liver function:
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Beets – High in antioxidants and nitrates to increase bile flow.
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Garlic – Contains allicin and selenium to support detox enzymes.
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Grapefruit – Has antioxidants like vitamin C to stimulate the liver.
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Avocado – Full of glutathione to help the liver remove toxins.
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Broccoli – Contains vitamins and glucosinolates to support liver function.
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Turmeric – Boosts bile flow and has anti-inflammatory properties.
2. Stay Hydrated
Drinking adequate fluids flushes out contaminants through urine, bowel movements and sweat:
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Water – Drink at least eight 8-oz glasses daily, more if exercising.
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Detox teas – Green, dandelion and ginger tea stimulate digestion and toxin elimination.
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Vegetable juices – Carrot, beet, cucumber, celery juices provide electrolytes.
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Bone broth – Mineral-rich bone broths hydrate and soothe the gut.
3. Take Activated Charcoal
Activated charcoal is a fine black powder known for binding to toxins. It prevents toxin absorption in your GI tract. Take 500-1000 mg capsules 1-2 hours after eating pork to capture contaminants.
4. Consider Detox Supplements
Certain supplements support the body’s natural cleansing processes:
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Milk thistle – Silymarin flushes toxins from the liver and protects liver cells.
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Dandelion – Taraxacum boosts bile flow to eliminate toxins faster.
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Probiotics – Healthy gut flora improve digestion, immunity and toxin metabolism.
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Burdock – A blood purifier used in detox protocols.
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Spirulina – This algae is high in chlorophyll to bind to toxins for elimination.
5. Take Detoxifying Baths
Special baths induce sweating to help expel toxins through skin:
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Epsom salts – Relax muscles and draw toxins out.
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Bentonite clay – Absorbs toxins through skin.
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Ginger bath – Anti-inflammatory ginger opens pores, stimulates circulation.
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Baking soda – Balances pH for optimal toxin removal.
6. Get Adequate Rest
Your body needs 7-9 hours of sleep nightly during a cleanse. Rest enables biological processes that eliminate toxins.
7. Make Lifestyle Changes
After cleansing, avoid future pork contamination by:
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Thoroughly cooking pork to safe internal temperatures. Use a meat thermometer.
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Washing hands, utensils, surfaces after handling raw pork to avoid cross-contamination.
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Soaking/cooking pork in vinegars, lemon juice or wine to kill parasites.
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Checking dining establishments follow food safety guidelines for pork prep.
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Avoiding raw or undercooked pork if immunocompromised.
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Limiting pork intake and doing regular cleansing if consuming frequently.
5-Day Sample Cleansing Plan After Eating Pork
Follow this simple 5-day cleansing program after consuming pork:
Day 1
- Green juice for breakfast – kale, celery, cucumber, lemon, ginger
- 500mg activated charcoal capsule at lunch
- Baked chicken breast with turmeric, garlic and broccoli for dinner
- 20-minute Epsom salt detox bath before bed
Day 2
- Beet, carrot, apple, celery juice for breakfast
- Salad with spinach, grapefruit, avocado for lunch
- Ginger, lemon, cayenne tea in afternoon
- Salmon with asparagus for dinner
Day 3
- Warm lemon water first thing upon waking
- Carrot and hummus snack
- Milk thistle capsule with lunch
- Miso salmon soup with shiitake mushrooms for dinner
- Detox bath with baking soda
Day 4
- Antioxidant berry smoothie for breakfast
- Kale chips with turmeric for snack
- Coconut curry chicken soup with cauliflower for dinner
- Hibiscus and cinnamon tea before bed
Day 5
- Green smoothie or juice for breakfast
- Spirulina supplement with lunch
- Sautéed broccoli rabe and tomatoes for dinner
- Drink water with lemon all day
Repeat for additional days if needed until symptoms resolve. Get medical help for severe/persistent symptoms.
The Bottom Line
Pork may contain contaminants that linger if not cleansed properly. Use natural foods, supplements, teas and practices that support detox pathways in the liver, gut and skin to purge toxins after eating pork. Listen to your body, stay hydrated and get adequate rest. Seek medical guidance if symptoms are severe.
Follow proper cleansing techniques and you can safely enjoy pork while promoting good health. Take proactive protective steps to care for your body before and after eating this popular meat.
What Happens If Muslims Eat Pork?
You didn’t do anything wrong when you ate pig meat by accident, because Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“And you have no sin in the thing you messed up on unless it was in ignorance of what your hearts really want.” And Allah is Ever Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. ” [al-Ahzab 33:5].
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, “Allah has forgiven my ummah for their mistakes, forgetfulness, and things they have to do.” ” Narrated by Ibn Majah, 2043; classed as sahih by al-Albani.
A Muslim should be careful about what they eat, especially if they are in a country where people are not Muslims and eat foods that are not clean.
Summary of answer If Muslims eat pig meat without intending to, there is no sin on them. The correct view is that pig-related impurity should be washed only once.
Praise be to Allah.
All old toxins and parasites will come out of your body! My grandfather’s Old Recipe
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