Halal and Humane Slaughter

2. Presented by: M.HassanKiran Zahra SyedaSaniaSidra Ch. Food Science and Technology

3. Halal and Humane Slaughter

4. Introduction: Halal Slaughter: is islamic method in which the animal is sacrificed in the name of Allah. This Process follows some rules such as: • Animal is healthy. • Sacrifice is done without any Pain and stress. • It is essential to consider the happines and well being of animals throughout its life. • During the actual slaughter (Zabihah),the animal should be killed in one swift motion without any pain and stress. “Only that which has been slaughtered in the name of Allah is Lawful for you.” (Surah Al Baqarah (2:173):

5. Humane Slaughter: • Focuses on treating the animals with compassion and dignity. • The goal is to minimize pain and stress for the animal during the slaughter process ,making it as humane as posiible . • For humane slaughter ,animals maybe sedated beforehand or killed using methods that ensure a quick and painless death. • This approach ephasizes both mental and physical well being of the animals.

6. Seletion of Animals: Here are some important points for selecting an animals: • Health:Animal should be healthy.This means it should not have any diseases.If the animal is sick,its meat could also be compromised. The Messenger of Allah said ,”The best animal for sacrifice is one that is healthy and has reached the appropriate age.” (SahihBukhari: ) • Types of Animlas: Its essential to choose halal animals,such as goats ,cows ,or camles.These are the only animals acceptable for the halal slaughter . • Age : The age of the animal is important as well. For example .a goat should be at least one year old to ensure its meat is tender and tasty. The Prophet (SAW) said ,”Before choosing an animal for sacrifice ,consider its health and age ,for Allah loves the best things”(SunanIbnMajah:)

7. Physical condition:The physical condition of the animal should also be considered.The animal should appear active and healthy.If it looks weak or sick,it should not be selected. • Behaviour:Observing the animals behaviuor is crucial. If the animal seems scared or stressed,this is a warning sign that it should not be shosen.

8. Pre Slaughter treatement: Feeding: • Its essential to provide the animals with good quality feed before slaughter.This improves their health and the quality of the meat. • Light feeding is usually recommended to keep their digestive system in check. Water: • Ensuring the animals is hydrated is important,but its best to stop giving water a few hours before slaughter to keep their stomach empty.

9. Rest: • Keeping the animal stress free is crucial.They should be in calm environment to ensure they feel relaxed. Handling: • Animals should be handled gently to avoid causing them stress,which can negatively impact the meat quality. Tranportation: • If the animal needs to be transported,its important to make the journey as comfortable as possible,providing enough space for them to move. “When you slaughter an animal,do so in way that minimizes its pain” (Sahih Muslim).

10. Islamic rules: • Slaughter must be performed by a Muslim. • Animal must be alive at the time of slaughter. • Slaughter must be done swiftly and humanely. • Blood must be drained completely.

11. Feeding Animals: Quality Feed: • High quality feed that include proteins,vitamins,andminerals.This essential for the animals health and quality of the meat. Balenced Diet: • Ensure the animal has a balenced diet that includes grains, forage,and supplements to meet their nutritional needs. Feeding schedule: • Establish a regular feeding schedule so that the animal recevies food at consistent times.This help maintain a healthy digestive system.

12. Fresh water: • Always provide access to fresh water to keep the animal hydrated. Avoid Overfeeding: • Be careful not to over feed the animal, as this can negatively impact their health. The Messenger of Allah said,”When you slaughter an animal,do it in the best way and give it good food and water”(SunanIbnMajah).

13. Slaughtering procedure Niyyah: • Before slaughtering .you should make an intention in your heart that you are doing this for the sake of Allah. Preparation: • The Animal needs to be properly prepared before slaughtering.This includes checking the animals health and providing a stress free enviornment.Its Important to give them good qualtiy food and water. Stunning: • The animal is first stunned to ensure it does not feel pain.The purpose of stunning is to render the animal unconsiuous,making the slaughtering process less painful.This can be done using electrical stunning or a captive bolt gun. Bleeding: • After stunning,the jugular vein of the animal is cut to allow the blood to drain out.This process is called bleeding and is essential for meet quality. • Proper bleeding makes the meat fresher and safer.

14. Skinning and Evisceration: • The skin of the animal is removed carefully to avoid damaging the meat. • Then, internal organs such as the heart,liver and intestines are extracted.This helps in cleaning the meat. Cooling: • After slaughter ,its important to cool the meat quickly to prevent bacrerialgrowth.The cooling process extends the shelflife of the meat. Processing: • In the final step,the meat is prepared for processing ,which includes cutting , packaging ,and labeling.

15. Animal position: Realxed state: • When an animal is in relaxed position,its stress levels decreases, making the slaughtering process more humane and positively affecting meat quality. Poper Restraint: • The animal should be secured ina way that prevents it from moving. This is often done using restraints or stand s to avoid any injuries. Head and Neck position: • The head and neck position should be positioned so that the bleeding process can be done easily.Typically,the head is lowered to provide access to jugular vein. Body Oreintation: • The orientation of the animals body should allow for easy execution of all slaughtering steps ,making the process more efficient for the workers.

16. Safety Measures: • The safety of the workers is also crucial,so the animals position should ensure that it remains safe for the workers and does not hinder their tasks. The prophet (SAW)said,” when you slaughter ,do it in a good manner and turn the animals face toward the Qibla,”

17. Bleeding: • The process of bleeding during slaughtering involves cutting the jugular veins, which allows the blood to flow out of the animals body easily. • This process involves lasts for few minutes, during which the heart continuous to pump blood,helping it to exit the body. • The goal is to remove mush blood as possible to ensure the quality of the meat. • After bleeding the body temperature of the animals also decreases which is also very important for processing.

18. Conclusion: • Islam took care of animal rights long before even the human rights were recognized in western world. • Numerous Ahadith reflects Islam advocates kindness and mercy towards animals. • Good physique and health considered basic requirements for the selection of foo animals. • Pre slaughter management of animal requires they should be fatigued,excited or neurotic.

19. References: • Awan,JavaidAziz,andMuhammmadSohaib,Halal and Humane slaughter,Comparision between Islamic techniques and modern methods .Pak .J.Food Sci26(2016):234-240. • Awan J.A.& Sohaib,M .(2016).Halal and humane slaughter: Comparison between Islamic and modern methods.Pak.J.FoodSci 26,234-240.

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