about how slaughter is performed in Islamic law?
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The questioner : Regarding slaughter, is it required to cut the windpipe and the esophagus, as well as the two veins, as is known? Is this required, or is it merely recommended?
The Shaykh : It is part of perfection.
The questioner : But if the esophagus and windpipe are cut and the blood flows, is that sufficient?
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : ... .
The questioner : We do not know, Abu Abd al-Rahman. Did this animal that was shot bleed when it was slaughtered, or did it not bleed?
The Shaykh : Sleep well. You said earlier, may Allah guide you, that they shot it and it died. Does it matter as long as it died? ...
The questioner : Some slaughtered animals bleed, and some do not bleed...
The Shaykh : ... .
The Shaykh : It is part of perfection.
The questioner : But if the esophagus and windpipe are cut and the blood flows, is that sufficient?
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : ... .
The questioner : We do not know, Abu Abd al-Rahman. Did this animal that was shot bleed when it was slaughtered, or did it not bleed?
The Shaykh : Sleep well. You said earlier, may Allah guide you, that they shot it and it died. Does it matter as long as it died? ...
The questioner : Some slaughtered animals bleed, and some do not bleed...
The Shaykh : ... .