FATWA:: EUROPEAN COUNCIL FOR IFTA AND RESEARCH ON HALAL
MEAT(May 1999 in Cologne/Germany)
2- The legal decision in regards with
meat and poultry products sold by non-Muslims in Europe.
The Council discussed this matter at
great length acknowledging that it is a matter which has
created great concern and debate amongst Muslims. The
Council concluded that it is necessary for Muslims to
abide by the conditions of slaughtering according to the
Islamic Shari.a, so that they please their Lord and that
they protect their identity from compromise and external
threats as well as to protect themselves from consuming
what is illegal and forbidden.
Having examined the various methods of
slaughter, many of which consist of various illegal acts
which lead to the death of a large proportion of animals,
particularly chicken, The Council decided the illegality
of consuming the meat of chicken and cows, whilst the
meat of lamb, sheep and calves is allowed as the method
of slaughtering these in many countries does not contradict
the methods decided by the Islamic Shari.a(???). The Council
hereby recommends to all Muslims that they establish their
own slaughter houses so that they may fulfill this important
need whilst protecting their religious and cultural identity.
The Council also calls upon the Western governments to
recognise the religious aspects of Muslims, including
enabling them to slaughter according to
Islamic Shari.a, similar to other religious
communities and groups such as the Jews. The Council also
calls upon the Islamic countries to import meat which
has been slaughtered according to the Sharia and which
are supervised and administered by the trusted Islamic
centres throughout the West.
Our Opinion:
(I believe they got it wrong on the acceptance of stunned
sheeps??? as I can understand ...ULAMAS need to uderstand
and be aware of the many HARAM outcomes which does result
from any stunning apart of the pain and cruelty to the
animal ::Dr Katme)