What is the ruling on imported meat that has been slaughtered?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: What is the default ruling regarding this imported meat, which may have been labeled as having been slaughtered in accordance with Islamic law?
Answer:
By Allah, my brothers, the issue of imported meat today, which is slaughtered industrially in huge quantities, is a matter of doubt. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Leave that which causes you doubt for that which does not cause you doubt." Whoever guards against doubtful matters has protected his religion and his honor. Praise be to Allah, meat is available today in the Kingdom from the Kingdom's own production, including chicken, sheep, and camels. So one should buy from what is slaughtered in the country, and this is more cautious and purer for the conscience.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: What is the default ruling regarding this imported meat, which may have been labeled as having been slaughtered in accordance with Islamic law?
Answer:
By Allah, my brothers, the issue of imported meat today, which is slaughtered industrially in huge quantities, is a matter of doubt. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Leave that which causes you doubt for that which does not cause you doubt." Whoever guards against doubtful matters has protected his religion and his honor. Praise be to Allah, meat is available today in the Kingdom from the Kingdom's own production, including chicken, sheep, and camels. So one should buy from what is slaughtered in the country, and this is more cautious and purer for the conscience.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/1839] ما حكم اللحوم المستوردة المذبوحة؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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