Food, Halal & Slaughter · Subtopic
Zabiha & Slaughter
529 fatawa from 7 South African Darul Iftas on Zabiha & Slaughter, part of Food, Halal & Slaughter. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
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Zabiha & Slaughter fatawa — page 13 of 14
- Mufti Online21 Feb 2012
Are Debts owed to a Person Considered for Qurbaani to be Waajib
When calculating your zakaat, you take into consideration the money that is owed to you. Will this also apply on the days of qurbaani in determining…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online21 Feb 2012
Cutting off the Head of an Animal after it has been Slaughtered
Please advise if there is any restriction that you may be aware of in terms of cutting the head of an animal off after the animal has been…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam23 Dec 2011
Can the owner of a slaughterhouse sell the skin of a qurbani animal?
During Qurbāni, can the owner of the abattoir sell the skin of the animal that people leave behind and what should he do with the money?…
Mufti Zaid Mohammed Shelia - Ask Imaam21 Nov 2011
Are machine slaughtered animals halal?
We are very confused here in Canada about halal products. We learned here in madrasah when we were young that animals must be hand slaughtered. Here…
Mawlana Faraz Ibn Adam - Ask Imaam14 Nov 2011
Can I do Qurbani on behalf of my daughter?
I am a salaried person earning Rs.20,000 per month. I am married and I have a six month old daughter. My wife has jewellery which is quite more than…
- Ask Imaam26 Jan 2011
He forgets to say the Takbeer while slaughtering the goat and sheep
If a Muslim sacrifices a goat or sheep, but forgets to say “Allāhu akbar” during the act, does the animal become harām? If he remembers later and…
Muftī Abrar Mirza - Ask Imaam29 Dec 2010
Can we distribute the meat of Eid-ul-Adha to the non-believers?
Can we distribute the meat of the sacrificed animal of Eid-ul-Adha to the non-believers?
Ml. Sohail Bengali - Ask Imaam7 Dec 2010
Who has to do Qurbaani and who has to refrain from cutting the hair and nails in the 10 days of Zil-Hijjah?
1.) If Qurbaani is obligatory on both my wife and I, should we give separate Qurbaanis or is one enough? Does the head of the family only have to do…
Ml. Sohail Bengali - Ask Imaam6 Sep 2010
who does qurbaani go to,who do you share it out to,is it the poor
who does qurbaani go to,who do you share it out to,is it the poor
Ml. Abduz Zaman - Ask Imaam28 May 2010
I'm having a lot of doubts. 1. Touching an impurity breaks wudhu? I mean if I clean the impurity off, my wudhu will stay intact, right? The impurity was not from my body. 2. If non-halal chicken curry falls on my clothes, will my clothes become impure? Basically what happened is that my friend had long time ago fried non-halal (actually machine...
I'm having a lot of doubts. 1. Touching an impurity breaks wudhu? I mean if I clean the impurity off, my wudhu will stay intact, right? The impurity…
Ml. Abduz Zaman - Ask Imaam25 Nov 2009
I live in USA, I sent my Qurbani to Bangladesh
I live in USA, I sended money to Bangladesh for Qurbani and they pray Eid Ul Adha one day before me, so they will wait for Qurbani until I perform…
- Ask Imaam8 Nov 2009
Please let me know on whom Qurbani is obligatory.It has been practice to make Qurbani for Prophet MUHAMMAD(Peace be upon him) and for deceased, family members is this allowed.
Please let me know on whom Qurbani is obligatory.It has been practice to make Qurbani for Prophet MUHAMMAD(Peace be upon him) and for deceased,…
Ishaq E. Moosa - Ask Imaam10 Aug 2009
My question is a short one. I am a 18 year old University of Toronto Student. My family goes to Maple Lodge Farms and we buy the Zabiha Hala chicken that comes in a box ...
My question is a short one. I am a 18 year old University of Toronto Student. My family goes to Maple Lodge Farms and we buy the Zabiha Hala chicken…
- Ask Imaam28 Jul 2009
Do we have to slaughter all 4 vessels (Food Pipe - Wide Pipe &Both Jugular Veins) to regard the animal as being slaughtered Halaal according to Shariah.
Can you tell me what is the verdict regarding slaughtering. Do we have to slaughter all 4 vessels (Food Pipe - Wide Pipe &Both Jugular Veins) to…
Ml. Abrar Mirza - Ask Imaam19 Nov 2008
Can i do Qurbani anywhere?
I am inuk in uk for qurbani cow is around £6oo and indiia cow is for£60 can i do qurbni anywhere in the world
Ml. Asif Umar - Ask Imaam12 Sep 2008
I wanted to ask if it would be acceptable or “halal” if buying meat from an alcholic beverage store owned by muslims who claim that their meat is zabiha.
I wanted to ask if it would be acceptable or “halal” if buying meat from an alcholic beverage store owned by muslims who claim that their meat is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Sep 2008
Could you please forward me with a fatwa pertaining to stunning of an animal before slaughtering is it permisible or not
Could you please forward me with a fatwa pertaining to stunning of an animal before slaughtering is it permisible or not
Ml. Ehzaz Ajmeri - Ask Imaam11 Dec 2007
What are the times for making qurbani and can we slaughter after maghrib/esha on the first day of qurbani to the last day before ASR?
What are the times for making qurbani and can we slaughter after maghrib/esha on the first day of qurbani to the last day before ASR?
Ml. Ehzaz Ajmeri - Ask Imaam31 Aug 2007
Is it permissible to eat chicken which has been hand slaughter and then dipped into 60 to 65 degree celsius of hot water
Is it permissible to eat chicken which has been hand slaughter and then dipped into 60 to 65 degree celsius of hot water without cleaning the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 Aug 2007
Rennet from animals slaughtered with tasmiyyah?
Assalamualaikum, In the US, there is a lot of debate about the permissibility of animal rennet produced cheeses. A lot of dietary products that…
Ml. Ehzaz Ajmeri - Ask Imaam16 Dec 2006
on whom is it fard to sacrifice an animal on eid adha...
i want to ask...on whom is it fard to sacrifice an animal on eid adha... i make descent earning and live comfortably with no compromise in food…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Apr 2006
I have many friends who claim that the meat slaughtered by the ahl-e-kitaab is halaal even though the NAME of ALLAH SWT was not taken at the time of slaughter
I have many friends who claim that the meat slaughtered by the ahl-e-kitaab is halaal even though the NAME of ALLAH SWT was not taken at the time of…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Mar 2006
can we eat meat slaughtered by a Shia?
can we eat meat slaughtered by a Shia?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 Nov 2005
Performing qurbani for deceased relatives (Eid) Is it permisable to perform qurbani on behalf of dead relative etc?
Performing qurbani for deceased relatives (Eid) Is it permisable to perform qurbani on behalf of dead relative etc? if so what intention needs to be…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Aug 2005
query in respect to the Disposal of Blood by abattoirs & slaughterers of animals slaughtered.
We have received a query in respect to the Disposal of Blood by abattoirs & slaughterers of animals slaughtered. The correct dumping (based on City…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 Feb 2004
Are there any restrictions to what we're allowed to eat of the sheep or bull that we slaughter for Qurbani/Aqeeqah?
I was told that the only part of a qurbani/aqeeqah animal that we're prohibited to eat is the gall bladder because it's bitter and poisonous. One is…
For Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Oct 2003
Mcdonals,taco bell,etc.Is the nonzabiha food haram?I heard only hanafi fiqh says it is but people say that all 4 madhabs say it is haram.Can you give me proof from all 4 madhabs saying its haram?
According to the Shari?ah, non-Zabiha meat (meat of animals not slaughtered according to the Shari?ah) is Haraam (strictly prohibited) This is a…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Sep 2003
Is it taqwa to abstain from the chicken meat that was stunned by electric shock, even though it stays alive till slaughter?
I am working as a chicken supplier for a muslim company which is in another province. A good muslim brother, who is also related to dawa jammat…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Sep 2003
Hanbali brothers told that slaughter applies to cattle only, and there is no need to slaughter chickens. Could you please give the fatwah of our four Imams regarding slaughtering of chickens?
One of my respected Hanbali brothers told that slaughter applies to cattle only, and there is no need to slaughter chickens. Could you please give…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 Apr 2003
Is animal rennet Halal Only when it is from a Halal slaughtered animal or is it halal even when its from a Haram slaughtered animal?
According to Your website,Animal rennet is Halal.. My question is..Is animal rennet Halal Only when it is from a Halal slaughtered animal or is it…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Mar 2003
i will be going on ship soon for sailing. As most of the time on ships food served will not be zabiha. So please advise me if I can consume non-zabiha food in these conditions...
Non-Zabiha foods are Haraam. It is not permissible to consume such foods. You should request for sea foods or vegetable dishes. and Allah Ta'ala…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Jan 2003
Is reciting the name of Allah while slaughtering an animal obligatory?
Tasmiyah (Mentioning the Name of Allah: Is it fard or sunnah for zabeeha? What happens if the person does not recite the name of Allah: a) on…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Nov 2002
I know it is not right to eat Non Zabiha. But if I recite Kalma before I eat it, Does it make the food zabiha?
No, the food will remain Haram. Reciting Kalimah does not change the nature of the food. Refer attached ?Zabeeha?. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam19 Nov 2002
Please explain to me in detail the rulings regarding poultry farming. Many of the fowls are kept for Sale, and some chicks are kept for slaughter.
Poultry farming is permissible. We do not get the drift of your query. What exactly are you trying to query? Kindly advise and we will attempt to…
- Ask Imaam20 Aug 2002
Which parts of a non-Zabiha animal are considered pure?
a) Feathers, b) Beak, c) Bone, d) Milk, e) Eggs, f) Hooves. (Bahr al-Raaiq vol.1 pg.106; Rasheed Trust). The byproducts of such parts will be pure…
- Ask Imaam17 Aug 2002
can you kindly explain why fish and seafood is it already halal? why does not need to be slaughtered in a halal way?
Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) has stated that two forms of Maytah (unslaughtered animals) are Halaal for us, fish and locusts. According…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam24 Jul 2002
I have a question, if Animal is slaughter by shi'a even though they follow as Shari'ah prescribed us That he slaughters it via the known way
I have a question, if Animal is slaughter by shi'a even though they follow as Shari'ah prescribed us That he slaughters it via the known way…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 May 2002
About mouth freshener and slaughtering of cow.
Assalam-O-Alaikum Warakhmatullah Respectable Mufti Sahib. I want to ask 2 questions. (1) Is the use of mouth freshener that is used to spray inside…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Apr 2002
If the spoon of non zabihah chicken is used to prepare any halal food, does that halal food remain permissible to eat
I have a question. If the spoon of non zabihah chicken is used to prepare any halal food, does that halal food remain permissible to eat. Jazak…
- Ask Imaam7 Mar 2002
Can we eat the chicken burger at MCdonald?Some say zabiha of people of book is right?
ZABEEHA Almighty Allah Ta'ala in His infinite mercy has made certain animals Halaal (permissible) for this Ummah. We are required to be thankful to…
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