Avoid

Grape Leaves

ورق عنب

Best avoided

Why

Grape leaves are among the leafy greens best avoided — even stuffed with rice. Lamb or pigeon with rice (without leaves) is an excellent traditional alternative.

Related foods

All forbidden foods

Frequently asked questions

Is Grape Leaves allowed in nizam al-tayyibat?

No. Grape leaves are among the leafy greens best avoided — even stuffed with rice.

Why is Grape Leaves avoided in nizam al-tayyibat?

Grape leaves are among the leafy greens best avoided — even stuffed with rice. Lamb or pigeon with rice (without leaves) is an excellent traditional alternative.

What are allowed alternatives to Grape Leaves?

In the same category: Potato, Olives, Sweet Potato.