Is the meaning of the Jewish term, Kosher the same as the Islamic word Halaal?

Answer

In terms of the Shariah (Islamic Law), Kosher does not mean Halaal which means permissible for Muslim consumption. There are items which may be permissible for Jews, hence marked Kosher, but which are not Halaal for Muslims. Furthermore, just as the term Halaal has been commercialized by unscrupulous Muslims who operate the haraam certificate industry by which carrion is halaalized, so too has the word Kosher become commercialized. The vast majority of even 'halaal' stamped processed foods sold commercially are also not Halaal. The prohibition applies with greater emphasis to foods prepared by non-Muslims and stamped with the Kosher logo. It is incumbent for Muslims to abstain from consuming all commercial Kosher products, and from all meat and chicken products sold as 'halaal' by non-Muslims.