FATWA:EUROPEAN COUNCIL FOR IFTA AND
RESEARCH ON HALAL MEAT(May 1999 in Cologne/Germany)
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The legal decision in regards with meat and poultry products sold by
non-Muslims in Europe.
The
Council discussed this matter at great length acknowledging that it is a matter
which has
created
great concern and debate amongst Muslims. The Council concluded that it is
necessary
for
Muslims to abide by the conditions of slaughtering according to the Islamic
Shari.a, so that
they
please their Lord and that they protect their identity from compromise and
external threats as
well
as to protect themselves from consuming what is illegal and forbidden.
Having
examined the various methods of slaughter, many of which consist of various
illegal acts
which
lead to the death of a large proportion of animals, particularly chicken, The Council decided
the
illegality of consuming the meat of chicken and cows, whilst the meat of
lamb, sheep and
calves
is allowed as the method of slaughtering these in many countries does not
contradict the
methods
decided by the Islamic Shari.a(???). The Council hereby recommends to all
Muslims that they
establish
their own slaughter houses so that they may fulfill this important need whilst
protecting
their
religious and cultural identity. The Council also calls upon the Western
governments to
recognise
the religious aspects of Muslims, including enabling them to slaughter
according to
Islamic
Shari.a, similar to other religious communities and groups such as the Jews.
The Council
also
calls upon the Islamic countries to import meat which has been slaughtered
according to the
Shari.a
and which are supervised and administered by the trusted Islamic centres
throughout the
West.
(I believe they got it wrong on the acceptance of stunned sheeps??? as I
can understand ...ULAMAS need to uderstand and be aware of the many
HARAM outcomes which does result from any stunning apart of the pain and
cruelty to the animal ::Dr Katme)