Monday, October 11, 2010

Halal Meats and How They're Made.

The word 'Halal' means permissible- and in translation it is usually used as lawful. Halal meat from animals that have been slaughtered in the particular prescribed way according to the shariah. Opposite to Halal meat is Haram, which means unlawful or forbidden by Allah for Muslim consumption, especially including pork and alcohol.

Animals such as cows, sheep, goats, deer, moose, chickens, ducks, game birds, etc., are Halal meat, but they must be slaughtered according to Islamic Rites (Zabihah) to become suitable for consumption. The procedure to make Halal meat is as follows: the animal must be slaughtered by a Muslim. The animal should be put down on the ground (or held it if it is small) and its throat should be slit with a very sharp knife to make sure that the 3 main blood vessels are cut. While cutting the throat of the animal (before severing it), the person must pronounce the name of Allah or recite a blessing which contains the name of Allah, such as "Bismillah Allah-u-Akbar".

The following products are definitely Halal:
1. Milk (from cows, sheep, camels, and goats)
2. Honey
3. Fish
4. Plants which are not intoxicant
5. Fresh or naturally frozen vegetables
6. Fresh or dried fruits
7. Legumes and nuts like peanuts, cashew nuts, hazel nuts, walnuts, etc.
8. Grains such as wheat, rice, rye, barley, oat, etc.
This should answer your questions related to basic knowledge about Halal foods and Halal meats.

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