Zabiha
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Zabiha (pronunciation: /zəˈbiːhə/; etymology: Arabic ذَبِيْحَة, 'slaughtered') is the Islamic method of animal slaughter for consumption. It is a part of the broader Islamic dietary laws known as Halal.
Definition
Zabiha is a method of animal slaughter in which the animal's jugular veins, carotid arteries, and trachea are cut while reciting the Takbir and the Shahada. This method ensures the swift and humane death of the animal, minimizing its suffering.
Requirements
The requirements for Zabiha are detailed in the Quran and Hadith. They include the following:
- The animal must be healthy and alive at the time of slaughter.
- The person performing the slaughter must be a sane adult Muslim.
- The name of Allah must be invoked at the time of slaughter.
- The animal's blood must be fully drained from its body.
Related Terms
- Halal: Permissible under Islamic law.
- Haram: Forbidden under Islamic law.
- Dhabiha: Another term for Zabiha, used in some regions.
- Takbir: The Arabic phrase "Allahu Akbar", meaning "God is the greatest".
- Shahada: The Islamic profession of faith.
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