Fatawaa

Subject : Conditions for the Validity of the Slaughtering Process (Adh-Dhabh) according to Sharia
Fatwa Number : 4363
Date : 29-03-2026
Classified : Aqeeqah, Udhihiah and other Slaughtered Animals
Fatwa Type : Summarized Fatawaa

Question :

What are the conditions for the validity of the slaughtering process according to Sharia?



The Answer :

Praise be to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon our master, the Messenger of Allah.

 

Regarding the Sharia-mandated conditions for the validity of the slaughtering process (Adh-Dhabh), they are as follows:

 

The Identity of the Slaughterer: The person performing the slaughter must be either a Muslim or from the People of the Book (Christian or Jewish).

 

The Required Cuts: Both the trachea (windpipe/breathing passage) and the esophagus (food passage) must be completely severed.

 

Stability of Life: The animal must possess stable life at the start of the slaughtering process. This is identified by clear signs, such as vigorous movement or the forceful gushing of blood after the throat and esophagus are cut.

 

The Tool of Slaughter: The tool used must be sharp, capable of cutting or piercing by its edge and not by its sheer weight or blunt force.

 

And Allah the Almighty knows best.






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