Does a Muslim woman sin if she eats meat not slaughtered according to Islamic law, especially if she cannot afford to buy lawfully slaughtered meat?
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It is not permissible for a Muslim to eat meat that has not been slaughtered in accordance with Islamic law, based on the Almighty's saying: "Forbidden to you are carrion and blood and the flesh of swine, and that over which any name other than that of Allah has been invoked." Furthermore, the slaughterer must be a Muslim or a person of the Book. The sister should clarify to her family that this meat is forbidden. If she cannot convince them to buy lawfully slaughtered meat, then she should refrain from eating meat until Allah guides her family or provides her with a way out.
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