Friday, June 5, 2009

What is Zabiha?

Zabiha is an Arabic word which means slaughtered in Islam there are a list of rules pertaining to the method of slaughter so anytime zabiha is used for meat it should be halal.
1.) what the animal consumes as food should be halal according to its dietary needs, any injections it may receive should also be halal
2.) a sharp knife should be used so it does not feel pain and away from other animals so they do not witness it
3.) cut the throat, windpipe and jugular vein in the neck being careful not to cut the spinal cord. drain the blood completely before the head is removed
4.) the name of Allah should be pronounced while slaughtering

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