Eating pork for one in dire necessity (mudtarr)

Question

If, in a state of dire necessity (idtirar), someone forcibly made a person eat pork under the threat: “If you do not eat, you will be killed,” — may a Muslim in such a case act upon the concession (rukhsa)? Is it better to act upon the concession or upon resolve (‘azima)? And what is the meaning of the verse: [ar]إِنَّمَا حَرَّمَ عَلَيْكُمُ ٱلْمَيْتَةَ[/ar] “He has only forbidden you carrion…” (Surah al-Baqara, 2:173)? And does one’s iman depart by saying the word “sur” (pig)?

Answer

This regrettable situation stems from little knowledge, little understanding and detachment from religion. By saying this word one’s iman is by no means lost, nor will one’s sustenance (rizq) be cut off; but eating it is haram. Yes, if someone is in dire necessity (mudtarr)

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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