Meat Slaughtered by the People of the Book

Question

Is it permissible for a Muslim in Western countries to eat the meat of animals slaughtered by the People of the Book? Some consider it impermissible because they do not follow their true religions. But even in the time of the Prophet ﷺ they did not follow their true religions, and yet at that time their slaughter was declared permissible.

Answer

[ar](سُئل) في ذبيحة الذمي الكتابي: هل تحل مطلقًا أم لا؟ (الجواب) تحل ذبيحة الكتابي؛ لأن من شرطها كون الذابح صاحب ملة التوحيد حقيقةً كالمسلم أو دعوى كالكتابي، ولأنه مؤمن بكتاب من كتب الله تعالى، وتحل مناكحته، فصار كالمسلم في ذلك.[/ar] “(It was asked) about the slaughtered animal of a dhimmi from the People of the Book: is it lawful unconditionally or not? (Answer:)

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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