Halal
What does Halal Mean?
In Islam the word “Halal” simply means “lawful” or “religiously appropriate”. Haram is the opposite “unlawful” or “religiously inappropriate”.
What makes Meat Halal?
All meat is considered Halal except “… dead meat, and blood, and the flesh of swine, and that on which any other name has been invoked besides that of God. But if one is forced by necessity, without willful disobedience, nor transgressing due limits, then he is guiltless. For God is Oft-forgiving Most Merciful.” (Qur’an, 2:173).
What is Halal Slaughter?
In Islam a life (any life human or animal) is a sacred blessing of God to creation and as such, any life taken has to be taken in the name of God. The phrase bismillah (in the name of God) must be uttered just before slaughtering an animal.
All blood has to come out of the body. This is achieved by an incision to the jugular vein of the animal. The Prophet Muhammad also advised that the task is to be completed with one incision while the eyes of the animal are covered so that it does not see the instrument. An animal should not be slaughtered in front of another to prevent unnecessary stress.
Halal in Australia
It is now a common practice in Australia for Animals to be slaughtered Halal and is believed to be the most humane form of slaughter with little to no stress felt by the animals. This has been verified.
If you would like more information on Halal there are many websites you can search. A simple one would be to type “Halal Australia” into any search engine – you will be swamped with all the information required.
Halal at Mahogany Creek Distributors
Whilst we do not possess our own certificate we are committed to supplying Halal product where applicable. We stock both Halal meats and meats that are considered Haram. We are mindful that these meats are to be stored separately and cannot come into contact with each other.
We are able to supply you with a Halal Certificate from our suppliers certifying the following products. Please contact us if you require any further information.
- Fresh and Frozen Chicken
- Spatchcock
- Quail
- Squab
- Guinea Fowl
- Pheasant
- Emu
- Ostrich
- Turkey
- Duck