Imported Meat

Abstract

The importation of meat into Muslim countries from non-Muslim-majority countries and producers raises a number of halal-related questions, which are addressed in this chapter. Imported meat of halal animals, such as beef, mutton, and chicken, from countries that follow Christianity or other monotheistic religions is lawful for consumption by Muslims even if the name of Allah has not been cited, provided they have gone through their own slaughter methods, thus precluding killing by other means. This is not, however, the case with regard to meats imported from countries that do not practice a monotheistic religion and do not fall under the People of Scripture.