Which religion directs followers to avoid food items made with pork?

• A. Islam.
• B. Judaism.
• C. Hinduism.
• D. Buddhism.

Answer: (A)

Religious dietary rules specify which foods are allowed and forbidden. In Islam, pork and its byproducts are forbidden (haram), and Muslims follow halal guidelines for what is permissible. This prohibition comes from Qur’anic verses that label pork as impure, so foods like bacon and pork sausage are avoided. Judaism also forbids pork under kosher dietary laws, which shows that more than one tradition prohibits pork; Hinduism and Buddhism have varied practices and are not universally tied to a pork prohibition. Given the focus on a direct directive to avoid pork, Islam is the clear match for this item.