O mankind! STUNNING IS NOT A HALAL METHOD!

Eat of that which Stunning is not an Islamic method of

is lawful and slaughtering. It causes harm to the animal
as well restricts spilling of the blood from
good on the the animal.
earth Captive Bolt Gun Experimental studies in Europe have
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[Al Baqarah 2:168] deduced the following:

The issue of halal meat is one of importance in Islam, however

"Islamic slaughtering is the most
in recent times with the advent of modernisation Muslims have
humane method of slaughter and
gone away from tradition methods of slaughtering. We should
always refer back to Allah and His Messenger for all Islamic that captive bolt stunning,
rulings, as Allah (swt) says, practiced in the West, causes
(And) if you differ in anything amongst yourselves, refer it to severe pain to the animal."
Allah and His Messenger [Surah An Nisa’ 4:59]
The Effects Of Stunning The Effects Of Dhabh
‘THE ISLAMIC PRACTICE IS TO SLAUGHTER THE ANIMAL’ Animals die before Dhabh Dhabh does not touch the
In Islam the practice is known as 'Dhabh' (slaughter) which has Rotten blood is left inside nervous system at all. Rather
always been to apply a sharp blade to the neck of the animal. it allows the brain to function
Pain & cruelty inflicted
The Messenger (saw) said, and thereby keeps the heart
Repeat stunning on failure
"Verily Allah has prescribed proficiency in all things. Thus, if working expelling the blood.
Risk of Mad Cow Disease
you kill, kill well; and if you slaughter, slaughter well. Let each (BSE)
one of you sharpen his blade and let him spare suffering to the
animal he slaughters."[Sahih Muslim] #5167 COMMON HARAM PRACTICES
And Allah (swt) says, Abu Hurayrah (R.A.) narrates that the
Therefore turn in prayer to your Lord and sacrifice Prophet of Allah (SAW) said, "A time will
(to Him only) [Surah Al Kawthar 108:2] come upon the people wherein a person
Allah (swt) has twinned slaughtering with prayer, both are ritual will not bother what he intakes,
acts. The ritual act in Islam has a set form which must be done whether from a Halal source or from a
in accordance with the example of Muhammad (saw) who said, BEWARE! Haram source."[Sahih Bukhari]
“Take (learn) your ritual acts from me” [Musnad Ahmed] #14793
z Taped Tasmiyah playing of ‘Bismillah Allahu Akbar’.
THE CONDITIONS FOR DHABH
z Non–Muslims Slaughtering the animal.
There are six main conditions:
z Mechanical slaughter carried out by a mechanical rotating
n Muslim slaughterer (Male or Female)
blade with no Muslim to actually carry out the dhabh.
o The Slaughterers must pray
p The knife must be sharp z Butchers unaware of the Islamic Method (Even though they
q The slaughtering must be merciful display the Halal logo!)
r Must mentioned Allah (swt) name z Proclaiming Bismillahi over haram meat does not make it
s Must spill all blood of the animals halal. Especially burgers from McDonalds etc...
The following should be considered: z Haram meat in schools, restaurants, fast-food shops, planes,
z Don't harm the animal pre-dhabh trains and other public places.
z Carry out dhabh in a slaughterhouse z Haram meat at Muslim functions & gatherings. Generally we
z Use Halal Meat Only slaughterhouse shouldn’t doubt them. However in light of the issue we should check.
z This is to avoid haram contamination
CONCLUSION
THE CONSEQUENCE OF HARAM . . . . . .
In order for any meal to be considered Halal, it is necessary
: Unanswered Supplication (Dua’) : that the entire process from the raw source; meat,
"O Lord! O Lord!" While his food is unlawful, his drink is unlawful, ingredients to preparation; cooking, freezing, storage and
his clothing is unlawful, and he is nourished unlawfully, so how can he dispatch to consumption be in accordance to the Islamic
be answered?" [Sahih Muslim] #2393 requirements.
: Will Not Enter Paradise: It is imperative that we ensure the meat we eat is halal to
A body nourished with Haram will not enter Jannah (Paradise)". the best of our abilities. It is sinful to eat meat which is not
[Tirmidhi and Tabarani] slaughtered or cooked in accordance to Islam. Haram meat is
: Incur The Wrath Of Allah (Swt): void of any blessings from Allah (swt) and this will have
“And Allah curses him who sacrifices for anyone besides Allah” [Sahih consequences on our subsequent actions. The text on the
Muslim] #5239 issue is so clear- cut and the practice of Muslims for centuries
was to adhere vehemently to the ways of the Messenger
: Leads to Apostasy: (saw) and his Companions (Rah).
'Eat not, Oh believers, of that meat on which Allah (swt's) name We trust this short treatise explained the key points related
has not been pronounced at the time of slaughtering the animal, to the issue of Halal Meat, and Allah (swt) knows best.
for surely it is Fisq and certainly the evil do inspire their friends to
dispute with you and if you were to obey them by making a dead For further information on the issue of Halal Meat
(un-slaughtered) animal lawful and eating it, then you would please refer to our book - 'The Issue of Halal Meat’
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