Why is pizza not halal? Understanding haram ingredients and cross-contamination
                                
                                
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                                Over 1.8 billion Muslims globally adhere to dietary guidelines defined as halal. So, why is pizza not halal? The issue lies not with the dish itself, but with specific ingredients and preparation methods that make a pizza impermissible, or haram, under Islamic law.