Why Halal?
Halal encompasses more than just meat, or even the type of meat eaten, although it is the most discussed type of product consumed. For an animal to go from farm to table as halal food, it must have lived a pure life from the very beginning, finishing a cycle of life that is permissible in accordance with Islamic standards. It must have eaten well, been treated well, and been sacrificed well.
- The animal should be not be abused, mistreated or caused any pain.
- It should be fed clean water and food that is appropriate and absolutely never fed another animal or products that contain the by-products of other animals.
- The slaughter should never be done in the presence of other animals and the animal should be made comfortable as it is positioned for the sacrifice.
- The blood should be completely drained from the animal. It is the blood that carries toxins, germs and bacteria and when left inside the body of the animal, could potentially make people sick.
- An amazing result of cooking and consuming halal meat is a healthy meat in which the resulting texture is tender and the meat delicious. Some people say they can “taste the difference”.
