What is Halal Meat - A Guide for Non-Muslims
In Arabic, the term ‘Halal’ stands for permitted or lawful. Halal food directly follows the conditions in Islamic law, exactly as it is defined in the holy script of Quran. The opposite of Halal however is Haram, which mean prohibited. Everyone is the Islamic community is only allowed to consume Halal meat which has been slaughtered in accordance to the Islamic law. The animal that is going to be slaughtered must be healthy and all the blood must be drained from the carcass. During the time of slaughter, the Muslims generally recite a dedication for the animal, which is known as Shahada. What meat is considered Halal? On standard, all the consumable food is considered halal especially meat products in UK, unless it is prohibited in the Quran. So in the poultry food category, animals such as chicken, cows, sheep, goat, turkey, ducks etc., are considered to be halal. However, they must be prepared completely adhering to the Islamic laws, so the meat is suitable for consumpt