The Islamic Laws of Animal Slaughter
Author: Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani | Pages: 154 | Size: 2 MB
There is a growing sense of concern today among consumers, Muslim and
non-Muslim alike, about the healthfulness of what they eat. Health food
stores have gained a prominent status in the US, and many consumers
review every last ingredient listed in a food item’s nutritional facts
list to ensure that they meet their dietary standards. Muslims must be
even more conscientious of what they consume, as a Muslim’s diet must,
above all, be lawful (halal) under Islamic law, as well as wholesome
(tayyib). The Qur’an states, “O people, eat from whatever is upon the
earth that is lawful and wholesome” (2:168).
Of all types of food, one that has become the cause of controversy among Muslims the world over is slaughtered meat. Muslim sources without the guidance of scholars have spread inaccurate information about Islam’s rules and regulations for animal slaughter, leaving Muslims confused about the facts. Authored by a Muslim scholar recognized worldwide for his mastery of Islamic jurisprudence, The Islamic Laws of Animal Slaughter clears up the confusion. The author presents a brief, structured analysis of Islam’s laws for animal slaughter, as well an overview of their practical application in the modern world. A couple of articles, appended specially for this translation, round off the discussion by addressing matters particularly relevant to Muslims in the US and other Western nations.
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