Islamic Food Practices and Messaging around Minimizing Meat – Shaykh Mustafa Umar

Shaykh Mustafa Umar, Director of Education and Outreach at the Islamic Institute of Orange County, discusses how he encourages members of his mosque community to adopt more mindful eating habits, including a mostly vegetarian diet. He reflects on how food choices can be part of spiritual practice and environmental responsibility, promoting greater awareness of sustainability in everyday life.