The Conditions of Valid Ritual Slaughter
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Question:
The questioner, Hossam, from the Arab Republic of Egypt says: Honorable Shaykh, regarding valid ritual slaughter, we ask you to clarify for us how it is to be done?
Answer:
Valid ritual slaughter is achieved by its conditions that are considered valid in the Shari'ah. First, that Allah is mentioned at the beginning of the slaughter by saying "Bismillah" (In the name of Allah). Second, that it be done with a sharp instrument that cuts and severs, and not with a dull instrument, a bone, or a tooth. Third, that what is required to be cut is cut: the windpipe, the gullet, and one of the two jugular veins, so that the blood is drained and flows out of the slaughtered animal. Fourth, that the one performing the slaughter be from the people of valid slaughter, meaning he must be a Muslim or a People of the Book. Yes. May Allah reward you with good and bless you.
The questioner, Hossam, from the Arab Republic of Egypt says: Honorable Shaykh, regarding valid ritual slaughter, we ask you to clarify for us how it is to be done?
Answer:
Valid ritual slaughter is achieved by its conditions that are considered valid in the Shari'ah. First, that Allah is mentioned at the beginning of the slaughter by saying "Bismillah" (In the name of Allah). Second, that it be done with a sharp instrument that cuts and severs, and not with a dull instrument, a bone, or a tooth. Third, that what is required to be cut is cut: the windpipe, the gullet, and one of the two jugular veins, so that the blood is drained and flows out of the slaughtered animal. Fourth, that the one performing the slaughter be from the people of valid slaughter, meaning he must be a Muslim or a People of the Book. Yes. May Allah reward you with good and bless you.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/142 — archive.org (17:16)
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