Halal
Halal names an act, food, or transaction classed as permitted in Islamic law. It is used most often for food and drink, as the counterpart to haram. It can sit anywhere on the five-part scale from mubah to mustahab.
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Is it permissible to eat meat slaughtered in Britain if there is doubt as to whether it is 100% halal, or should one be restricted to shops that affirm the halality of their slaughter?
It is not permissible to eat non-halal meat except for the one in dire necessity. Therefore, what is slaughtered by someone not adhering to a heavenly religion, or slaughtered in an un-Shar'i manner like stunning or…
What is the ruling on working in a halal meat shop if it becomes apparent that some of the meat displayed may not be halal, given that the owner is aware of this and unconcerned about the matter?
If the shop is designated for selling halal meat, and its owner is trustworthy, and the country is predominantly inhabited by People of the Book, then the default assumption is that the meat is halal. Consequently,…
What is the meaning of Halal meat: Is it meat that is not pork, or must the name of God be mentioned upon slaughter?
"Halal" is broader than just meat; it includes plants, unless they are intoxicants, impure, or harmful. It also includes marine animals without the need for naming or slaughter, based on the verse: "Lawful to you is…
Questions that use it
Is earning a living from working in a winery for 35 years in France considered permissible (halal) or forbidden (haram), and is the retirement pension resulting from it permissible or forbidden?
Is it permissible to eat meats concerning which there is doubt regarding their lawfulness, or where it is highly probable that they are unlawful, given the existence of companies that produce both lawful (halal) and unlawful meats, the difficulty in ensuring their adherence to halal standards, and the lack of sufficient oversight over halal certificates in France?
Are the profits from savings accounts at Qatar Islamic Bank permissible (halal) to benefit from, or is there doubt (shubha) regarding them, necessitating their disposal?