Mutton (lamb) — is it halal?

Ruling: Haram

Description

Mutton, lamb and goat meat — meat of sheep and goats; under 853/2004 they are “domestic ungulates” (ovine, caprine). In an ingredient list it is named by species. The slaughter method need not be stated on the label.

Basis of the ruling

Mutton, lamb and goat meat are the meat of sheep and goats. The animal itself is permissible as food when slaughtered according to the Shariah. Industrial slaughter is carried out by non-Muslims, usually with stunning; this method of slaughter is not acceptable in the Shariah.

Names: Баранина · Mutton (lamb) · لحم الضأن

Also known as: ягнятина, бараний, баранья, баранье, козлятина, козье мясо, mutton, lamb, ovine, sheep meat, goat, koyun eti, keçi eti, қой еті, qo'y go'shti

Category: Foods and ingredients

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