Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated, `The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said, `Verily! Allah is Good and He therefore accepts only that which is good. And Allah commands the believers as He commands the Messengers by saying,



`0 (you) Messengers! Eat of the Tayyibat [all kinds of Halal (Iegal) foods which Allah has made legal (meat of slaughtered eatable animals, milk products, fats, vegetables, fruits, etc.] and do righteous deeds.` (AI-Mu`min�n, 23: 51)



And He says,



`0 you who believe (in the Oneness of Allah - Islamic Monotheism)! Eat of the lawful things that We have provided you with.` (AI-Baqarah, 2: 172)



He (the Prophet, peace be upon him) then made mention of a person who travels widely, his hair is dishevelled and he is covered with dust. He (this person lifts his hand toward heaven (and thus makes the supplication), `0 Lord, 0 Lord,` whereas his diet is unlawful, his drink is unlawful, his clothes are unlawful, and his nourishment is unlawful. How then can his supplication ever be answered?` (Recorded by Muslim)