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March 02, 2020
What You Need to Know About Halal Meat
The word Halal might seem familiar to a majority of people not understanding what makes food Halal. Halal in Arabic means permissible which doesn’t just pertain to meat or food but anything in Muslim culture. The Muslim religion requires followers to adhere to eating Halal food. Halal meat and food appeal to far more people than just those involved with the Islamic faith. Zabiha meat is meat that is prepared, raised, and slaughtered within the guidelines set by the religion of Islam. Below are facts about Halal meat and foods so you can make more informed food purchases going forward.
Meat that is slaughtered within the guidelines of the Zabiha process. Sea creatures that do not require slaughter are considered Halal. Foods that do not require slaughter like vegetables, fruits, or grain-based foods are all Halal. Dairy products are considered Halal but the treatment of the animal still holds utmost importance.
Haram or forbidden foods include meats that did not follow the rules of the Zabiha raising, slaughtering, and treatment of the animal. Another meat group that is forbidden is that of pork regardless of the method of slaughter. Alcohol is of course forbidden under the laws of Islam. Carnivores like that of birds or other land-dwelling animals are forbidden. Finally, all animals that are slaughtered have to be done in the name of Allah.
The Process Halal Meat Has to Go Through
The preparation, raising, and slaughtering of meat has been restricted by various faiths for centuries. Many of these restrictions ensure the ethical treatment of animals and reduce bacteria associated with sickness. Halal meat, when compared to traditional meat, will have no difference in its visual appearance. The taste of the meat will differ due to the slaughtering and preparation process. Halal meat followed the slaughter methods that are outlined in the Quran and Hadeeth. The slaughter of an animal is regulated by many faiths around the globe. For meat to be considered Halal the farmer has to also raise the animal in a humane way. The farming practices of a farmer also come into play as to follow what is outlined in Islamic texts. No form of abuse or starvation of the animal is permitted before it is sacrificed for sustenance. Farming practices around the world restrict the movements of animals due to lack of space. Animals to be slaughtered for Halal meat must be able to move freely and in a comfortable structure or field. The diet of the animal even comes into play as it should be healthy and fresh food they are given daily. The slaughtering process comes next after the ethical treatment of the animal that is to be sacrificed. A sharp knife is required to make the death of the animal as fast as possible. The slaughter should also never be done in the presence of another animal. Blood-born pathogens and other bacteria are held in the blood of an animal. Draining the blood from the animal after it has been slaughtered is an incredibly important step. Not only does this make meat healthier but it tastes better with a more tender composition. Muslims are not the only people that benefit from this healthy version of meat that has had impurities removed.Permissible Halal Foods and Haram (Forbidden) Foods
Meat that is slaughtered within the guidelines of the Zabiha process. Sea creatures that do not require slaughter are considered Halal. Foods that do not require slaughter like vegetables, fruits, or grain-based foods are all Halal. Dairy products are considered Halal but the treatment of the animal still holds utmost importance.
Haram or forbidden foods include meats that did not follow the rules of the Zabiha raising, slaughtering, and treatment of the animal. Another meat group that is forbidden is that of pork regardless of the method of slaughter. Alcohol is of course forbidden under the laws of Islam. Carnivores like that of birds or other land-dwelling animals are forbidden. Finally, all animals that are slaughtered have to be done in the name of Allah.