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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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The Conditions of Ritual Slaughter and Its Locations

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The questioner: Usamah Abdullah from Dammam says in this question: What are the conditions of lawful slaughter? And is there a specific location on the neck or throat for slaughtering sheep?
Answer: Yes, the conditions of slaughter are known. It is necessary that the slaughter be performed at the place of slaughter, and that the instrument of slaughter be ... until the slaughter is completed. For camels, one stabs them in the *labbah* (the area behind the foreleg) until they finish, until they die. For cows and sheep, it is better to slaughter them on their left side, in the throat or the esophagus. If the two carotid arteries are cut, that is the most complete. The *wadijain* (carotid arteries) are the two vessels connected to the throat and the esophagus. Both of these are necessary, but the throat and the esophagus suffice for slaughter. If one of the *wadijain* or both are cut along with the throat, it is more complete and better. It is necessary to ensure that the instrument is good and that the animal is not tortured. It is slaughtered at the place of slaughter, not elsewhere. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good.
Source binbaz.org.sa

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