Why can’t Muslims eat pork?

Why can't Muslims eat pork?

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Understanding Dietary Restrictions

In the context of Abrahamic faiths, the consumption of pork is explicitly prohibited by the dietary regulations outlined in Judaism (kashrut), Islam (halal), and the dietary laws acknowledged by some Christian denominations, such as the Adventist tradition (kosher animals). Within Judaism and Islam, as well as parts of Christianity, pigs are viewed as impure and unclean animals, making their meat unsuitable for consumption.

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