what is the meaning of halal meat ?

Question

i came across a muslim store selling halal meat. why do muslims eat only halal stuff

Answer 1

Halal" the Word
The use of the term varies between Arabic-speaking communities and non-Arabic-speaking ones.

In Arabic-speaking countries, the term is used to describe anything permissible under Islamic law, in contrast to haraam, that which is forbidden. This includes behaviour, speech, dress, conduct, manner and dietary laws (listen to some aspects of halal).

In non-Arabic-speaking countries, the term is most commonly used in the narrower context of just Muslim dietary laws, especially where meat and poultry are concerned, though it can be used for the more general meaning as well [1]. This dichotomy of usage is similar to the Hebrew term "kosher".


Malaysian Islamic Development Department (JAKIM)'s Halal's logo.
Quranic Verses relating to Halal
In determining whether a food is halal or haraam (forbidden), various verses of the Quran (ayat) are frequently referenced:

"He hath only forbidden you dead meat, and blood, and the flesh of swine, and that on which any other name hath been invoked besides that of Allah. But if one is forced by necessity, without wilful disobedience, nor transgressing due limits - then is he guiltless. For Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful" [2]Quran 2:173
"Forbidden to you (your food) are: dead meat, blood, the flesh of swine, and that on which hath been invoked the name of other than Allah; that which hath been killed by strangling, or by a violent blow, or by a headlong fall, or by being gored to death; than which hath been (partly) eaten by a wild animal; unless ye are able to slaughter it (in due form); that which is sacrificed on stone (altars); (forbidden) also is the division (of meat) by raffling with arrows: that is impiety. This day have those who reject Faith given up all hope of your religion: yet fear them not but fear me. This day have I perfected your religion for you, completed my favour upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion. But if any is forced by hunger, with no inclination transgression, Allah is indeed Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful" [3]Quran 5:3
“This day are (all) good things made lawful for you. The food of those who have received the Scripture is lawful for you, and your food is lawful for them. And so are the virtuous women of the believers and the virtuous women of those who received the Scripture before you (lawful for you) when ye give them their marriage portions and liven with them in honour, not in fornication, nor taking them as secret concubines. Whoso denieth the faith, his work is vain and he will be among the losers in the Hereafter”[4]Quran 5:5
"Say: I find not in the message received by me by inspiration any (meat) forbidden to be eaten by one who wishes to eat it, unless it be dead meat, or blood poured forth, or the flesh of swine, for it is an abomination or, what is impious, (meat) on which a name has been invoked, other than Allah's. But (even so), if a person is forced by necessity, without wilful disobedience, nor transgressing due limits, thy Lord is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful" [5]Quran 6:145
"He has only forbidden you dead meat, and blood, and the flesh of swine, and any (food) over which the name of other than Allah has been invoked. But if one is forced by necessity, without wilful disobedience, nor transgressing due limits, then Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful" [6]Quran 16:115
The following verses are oft-cited when referring to alcohol and Islam:

"Shaitân (Satan) wants only to excite enmity and hatred between you with intoxicants (alcoholic drinks) and gambling, and hinder you from the remembrance of Allâh and from As-Salât (the prayer). So, will you not then abstain?"[7] Quran 5:91
"They ask you (O Muhammad) concerning alcoholic drink and gambling. Say: "In them is a great sin, and (some) benefit for men, but the sin of them is greater than their benefit." And they ask you what they ought to spend. Say: "That which is beyond your needs." Thus Allâh makes clear to you His Laws in order that you may give thought." [8] Quran 2:219

Varying Forms of Halal

Muslims vary on what is required for food to be considered "halal".


Dhabiĥa Halal (ذبيحة حلال)
Adherents to this philosophy maintain that in order for food to be considered halal, it must not be a forbidden substance and any meat must have been slaughtered according to traditional guidelines set forth by the Sunnah, known as dhabiĥa. This is the strictest definition of halal.


First type of "Bismillah" Halal
Some believe that the guidelines of Dhabiĥa do not necessarily need to be followed[citation needed] and reciting "Bismillahi Allahu Akbar" (In the name of God , And God is the greatest) immediately preceding consumption renders the meat permissible. People who adhere to this type of halal generally do not partake in the consumption of forbidden substances. Defenders of this method declare that the Quran does not dictate that God's (see Islamic concept of God) name must be taken prior to slaughtering the animal, it merely says in multiple places:

And eat not of that whereon Allah's name hath not been mentioned..Quran 6:121 [9]
They also narrate a hadith in which Muhammad states "Mention Allah's name on it and eat..." upon being questioned on how to deal with food that is not verifiably dhabiĥa. [10][dubious — see talk page]

Critics of this method claim that the text of the Quran and the hadith needs to be taken in perspective, and accuse defenders of this method of misinterpreting them. [11]


Halal and Kosher
Some believe that kosher is an adequate replacement for halal, even though they are not identical[12] and most Muslim and Jewish authorities believe the terms are not interchangeable. [13]. More information can be found at Comparison of Dhabiĥa Halal and Kashrut.


Explicitly Forbidden Substances

A package of halal-certified frozen food (steamed cabbage buns) from Jiangsu province, ChinaA variety of substances are considered forbidden (haraam) as per various Quranic verses:

Pork, or any pig-based products
Blood
Animals slaughtered in the name of anyone but God
Carrion
"Fanged beasts of prey"[14] as per the Sunnah, usually simplified to all Carnivorous animals with the exception of most fish and sea animals
And all intoxicants (specifically alcohol)
There is some disagreement among Muslims regarding sea food, especially predatory sea creatures. IFANCA (Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America) states this regarding the opinion of Islamic scholars[15]:

All are in agreement that fish with scales are halal
Sunnis consider all fish to be Halal, while Shias consider some fish haraam[16].
Most agree that frogs are haraam due to the prohibition of killing it in hadith.
Fish found dead in water are haraam

Answer 2

Halal Meat Meaning

Answer 3

Many ancient religions only kill animals in a particular way or only eat certain meats.

When they move out of the first century and move into the 21st, they will realise that this is no longer necessary.
The reasons for this,(and they were good reasons at the time for people living in desert regions) are no longer valid.
In the mean time, Muslims will continue to kill live animals in an inhumane manner, and call it halal.

Answer 4

The same reasons observant Jews eat only Kosher Meat. Religous rules.

Kosher and Halal are very close in practice, some Muslims I've known look for Kosher as a sign of quality. Although most of the muslims I know just buy USDA and don't care.

Answer 5

It is the meat of cattle, slaughtered by knife cutting the throat at one stroke but not fully seperating the meat portion of the throat.
This allows most of the blood, to flow out and there will not be cholestrol in the meat of the animal that is eaten. Also this way of slitting has to be sudden which is to be finished by the time you say "Bismillah". This gives minimum pain to the animal.
There are many other advantages of this Halal meat, due to that, most of the other Indians also prefer to eat halal meat. I like this coz, it does not smell blood!
Herbiverous animals of particular kind (like sheep, goat, ox, deer etc,)only are allowed in Islam.
Neither pigs nor horses.
Like in jews.

Answer 6

Well cool dude...the thing is that the muslims slaughter cow or goat from the throat because thats the humane way of killing the cattle for consumption. And medically speaking by slaughtering the cattle from the frontal neck means that all the blood drains out from the neck blood vessels making the meat free from blood. As blood is a medium which contains many diseases. So slaughtering the cattle from the neck means that the cattle is free from all kinds of diseases. Moreover the animal is at ease when it is killed in this way, though the animal shivers but its a sign that the animal is relaxing.

Any cattle killed in a way different from the way mentioned above is considered not halal in Islam first of all because its not fit for human consumption medically. Secondly Allah's name has to be recited whenever any cattle is slaughtered. Any cattle or animal slaughtered in the above mentioned way is considered halaal. Apart from that pork is considered ***** (not allowed for consumption only allowed in extreme conditions). See Islam is such an easy religion to follow... it allows its followers to even eat sumthin ***** (i.e. not allowed to eat) in extreme conditions when the follower has nothin else to eat and he/she is starving to death.

In Arabic-speaking countries, the term is used to describe anything permissible under Islamic law, in contrast to haraam, that which is forbidden. This includes behaviour, speech, dress, conduct, manner and dietary laws .This dichotomy of usage is similar to the Hebrew term "kosher".

A variety of substances are considered forbidden (haraam) as per various Quranic verses:

Pork, or any pig-based products
Blood
Animals slaughtered in the name of anyone but God
Carrion
"Fanged beasts of prey" , usually simplified to all Carnivorous animals with the exception of most fish and sea animals
And all intoxicants (specifically alcohol)
There is some disagreement among Muslims regarding sea food, especially predatory sea creatures. IFANCA (Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America) states this regarding the opinion of Islamic scholars

All are in agreement that fish with scales are halal
Sunnis consider all fish to be Halal, while Shias consider some fish haraam
Most agree that frogs are haraam due to the prohibition of killing it in hadith.
Fish found dead in water are haraam

In a nutshell .. Halal means "Meat that has been slaughtered in the manner prescribed by the shari’a (Islamic teachings).

Hope that answers the question.

Allah knows the best

Answer 7

Because God has ordered us not to eat non-Halal meat or other stuff like pig meat , naturally dead animal meat & alcohol. It is one of the cardinal sins . It has been proofed that such meats are noisome for our body and soul health.

Answer 8

They bless the animal, say prayer before slaughter and kill it with respect and minimum pain. Thank God and the animal for providing sustenance and prey for the peace of their soul and ask for forgiveness.

Other things are feed the animal some food and water, before the slaughter, this is the practise followed by most, Jewish people call it Causer. Hindus who eat meat and slaughter their own meet also as a rule ask for forgiveness.

Answer 9

Meat that has been slaughtered in the manner prescribed by the shari’a.

Halal: [from Arab. halal, lawful] to kill an animal in the manner prescribed by Muslim law; hence, lawful food; also, attrib. and as adj.

Answer 10

halal meat in Muslim it means that the food should be only of goat and not of cow

Answer 11

Halal means permissable in Arabic. It is basically any food that is permitted by Islamic law.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halal


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