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Dr. Zakir Niak in his book 'Answers to non-Muslims common questions' reply to this questiom as;
The Islamic method of slaughtering animals, known as Zabiha has been the object of much criticism from a large number of people. One may consider the following points, which prove that the Zabiha method is not only humane but also scientifically the best:
1. Islamic method of slaughtering animal
Zakkaytum is a verb derived from the root word Zakah (to purify). Its infinitive is Tazkiyah which means purification. The Islamic mode of slaughtering an animal requires the following conditions to be met:
a. Animal should be slaughtered with sharp object (knife)
The animal has to be slaughtered with a sharp object (knife) and in a fast way so that the pain of slaughter is minimised.
b. Cut wind pipe, throat and vessels of neck
Zabiha is an Arabic word which means 'slaughtered'. The 'slaughtering' is to be done by cutting the throat, windpipe and the blood vessels in the neck causing the animal's death without cutting the spinal cord.
c. Blood should be drained
The blood has to be drained completely before the head is removed. The purpose is to drain out most of the blood which would serve as a good culture medium for micro-organisms. The spinal cord must not be cut because the nerve fibres to the heart could be damaged during the process causing cardiac arrest, stagnating the blood in the blood vessels.
2. Blood is a good medium for germs and bacteria
Blood is a good media of germs, bacteria, toxins, etc. Therefore the Muslim way of slaughtering is more hygienic as most of the blood containing germs, bacteria, toxins, etc. that are the cause of several diseases are eliminated.
3. Meat remains fresh for a longer time
Meat slaughtered by Islamic way remains fresh for a longer time due to deficiency of blood in the meat as compared to other methods of slaughtering.
4. Animal does not feel pain
The swift cutting of vessels of the neck disconnects the flow of blood to the nerve of the brain responsible for pain. Thus the animal does not feel pain. While dying, the animal struggles, writhers, shakes and kicks, not due to pain, but due to the contraction and relaxation of the muscles defecient in blood and due to the flow of blood out of the body.
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What foods do Muslims commonly avoid?
The Muslims, particularly avoid pork, running blood and any animal slaughtered in the name of any deity, Peer or any one except Almighty Allah. The Muslims also avoid eating dogs, monkeys and beasts like lion and its family. The Muslims eat food that has been declared Halal and Tayyab in Islam.
What does carcass traits mean?
Characteristics of the dead body of an animal, especially one slaughtered for food.
What can't muslims eat and why?
Almighty God has imposed certain restrictions on the Muslims in matter of food. The Jews and the Muslims share certain restrictions. The Muslims are not permitted to eat pork, running blood, dead animals, beats of prey (lions, wolves, dogs etc.), birds of prey (all clawed birds who eat flesh of other birds and animals), all animals though Halal (lawful), yet not slaughtered properly, any animal which has its head choped off sudenly, any animal or bird slaughtered to please any diety, pious man, or any angel like being other than Almighty God is unlawful (Haram) in Islam. The Muslims are permitted to eat food coed by a Christian or a Jew.
What is the most animal slaughtered from animal abuse?
The horse. They are underfed and mistreated and sell them or get them taken away by animal police and are sent to a slaughter house where they are made into cat food.
Pigs are what to Muslims?
Pigs are haraam to Muslims, meaning they are forbidden. This is based on the teachings of the Quran.Because pigs were once housed in unsavoury conditions and ate filthy food pigs were considered unfit for human consuption by Muslims. And the tradition still holds today.
What foods can Muslims eat?
Muslims eat food that is called Halal. Halal meat is any meat but pork. When you buy meat from a Halal shop, you know that before the animal was slaughtered, the slaughterers graced the animal in the name Allah. The drink that Muslims cannot drink is any form of alcohol.The Qu'ran says that Muslims shouldent eat pork or drink alcahol.They shouldent gamble because its not good for their health. They can eat fruit and veg.
What does slaughtered mean and when used?
Slaughter means kill. Like an animal being killed to be turned into food :D
What fast food companies use slaughter animal products?
Every fast food company that serves any type of meat or animal product comes from slaughtered animals. Cheers, 99
Is marmot halal or haram?
When it comes to meat, it depends on how the animal was slaughtered. So if the marmot was slaughtered according to Islamic dietary law (Zabihah) then it would be considered Halal or a permitted food.
Do Muslims spit before serving food?
Yes Muslims can spit when fasting! I have!
Can a Muslim eat food cooked by a Sikh?
Yes. Muslim food laws have nothing to do with who cooked the food. The only place where it matters is during the slaughter of an animal to be considered "halal" or "allowed". The slaughtering process involves uttering of some prayers, and hence generally only animals slaughtered by Muslims or Jews are considered Halal. Apart from that, any one can cook food for a Muslim and the food stays "halal". Similarly, Muslims can sit together and share food with anyone.
Why do muslims bless their meat before eating it?
Face the animal's neck towards Makkah and say Bismillah Allahuakbar (In the name of Allah, Allah is the greatest)
