Ways of Slaughtering in Islam According to Juristic Opinion: An Analytical Study

طرق ذکاۃ کافقہی تصور: ایک تجزیاتی مطالعہ

Abstract

 Islamic dietary laws determine which foods are permitted and prohibited for Muslims. Halal is a very important and integral part of religious observance for all Muslims. It is their religious obligation to consume only halal food. Hence, halal constitutes a universal standard for a Muslim to live by. Meat that has not been slaughtered according to Islamic pre scrimptions. The animal must be slaughtered by a sane adult Muslim by cutting the throat quickly with a sharp knife. The name of Allah must be invoked while cutting. The halal method is the Muslims’ religious‐humane method of slaughtering animals and birds for food. Religious slaughter is a major current animal welfare issue. The Muslim method of Halal and the ruling of Zabheeha and slaughtering is clearly mentioned in the interpretation of the Quran, Hadith and Fuqaha-e-Kiram also has explained these Ahkam with complete detail. Following restraint, slaughter is carried out by a transverse incision of the neck to achieve instant and copious exsanguination. Rapid and maximum blood loss is crucially important because consumption of blood is forbidden. So there is a concept of Zibh and slaughtering in Islam and there is some obligations and code of conduct for this in Islam. The subject of halal food, including meat and meat products, is thus of central importance to Muslims. There are many issues involved that demand the community’s greater Attention, including a growing focus on the ethical aspects of meat production. However, there is more to the halal industry than simply food and meat production. Halal issues touch many areas of Muslim life. The range of halal Regulation extends to foods, and many other different items. Industry is driven by the market realities of supply and demand, but effective regulation, ethical production, and a better understanding of Islamic principles are also vital. As a Muslim we must fulfil the requirements of Sharia regarding Zabeeha and also to know and apply the sops of zabeeha in Islam.