Halalutuskäytäntö

Halalutuskäytäntö refers to the practices and guidelines surrounding the ritual slaughter of animals in Islamic tradition, known as Dhabihah. The term itself is Finnish and translates to "slaughter practice." This practice is rooted in Islamic dietary laws, or Halal, which dictate what is permissible for Muslims to consume. The core principle of Halalutuskäytäntö is to ensure the humane and ethical treatment of the animal while preparing it for consumption according to religious requirements.

Key aspects of Halalutuskäytäntö include the use of a sharp knife to make a swift, deep incision across the throat, severing the jugular veins, carotid arteries, and trachea. This method is intended to cause rapid blood loss and minimize suffering for the animal. The slaughter must be performed by a Muslim who invokes the name of Allah (Bismillah) at the time of slaughter. The animal must be alive and healthy at the time of slaughter. Certain methods of slaughter that render the animal unconscious before the cut, such as stunning, are a subject of ongoing discussion and vary in acceptance among different Islamic scholars and communities. The meat obtained through Halalutuskäytäntö is considered permissible for Muslims to eat.