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Is meat slaughtered by Christians or Jews halaal?

28 fatawa in the archive answer questions on this, from 2 South African Darul Iftas (Ask Imaam, Mufti Online). Below, each Darul Ifta’s answer is quoted word for word from the opening of one of its fatawa.

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“In contemporary times there are Christians who are not real or there are those who did not kill the animals as they are supposed to be killed. Hence, it is difficult to say that their slaughtering is halaal.”

Mufti Online — Meat of animals slaughtered by Christians · 8 Feb 2016

“In principle, the Zabeeha of the Ahle-kitaab, Jews and Christians being halaal is expressly stated in the following verses. Translation: The food of the people of the Book is lawful for you, and your food”

Ask Imaam — Are we allowed to eat the meat that has by slaughtered by a Jew or by a Christian? · 27 Dec 2015

Quotes are the opening words of each answer as published; the full answer, its conditions and references are on the fatwa page. Answers depend on the exact details of each question.

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  1. Purchasing meat from a Jewish or Christian shopMufti Online · 15 Aug 2023
  2. Is it wrong if I ask if the food of my host is Halal and can I consume meat slaughtered by the Ahlul Kitaab?Ask Imaam · 18 Feb 2018
  3. Husband taking a Christian as a second wife and ill-treating the first wifeMufti Online · 11 Feb 2023
  4. Are we allowed to eat the meat that has by slaughtered by a Jew or by a Christian?Ask Imaam · 27 Dec 2015
  5. Eating chickens slaughtered by ChristiansMufti Online · 3 Feb 2022
  6. Are all non-kosher foods haram? Is the food served in restaurants in Saudi Halal?Ask Imaam · 9 Mar 2014
  7. Eating the meat of the Ahle KitaabMufti Online · 14 Jan 2019
  8. Is it permissible to eat Kosher certified food products?Ask Imaam · 23 Jan 2012
  9. Eating meat slaughtered by ChristiansMufti Online · 1 Nov 2018
  10. If a muslim is invited to a jewish wedding, can he/she eat the kosher food?Ask Imaam · 6 Feb 2007
  11. Meat of animals slaughtered by ChristiansMufti Online · 8 Feb 2016
  12. 1. Is it permissible to eat kosher gelatin (as found in flavored yogurt)? 2. Is it permissible to eat sushi (spiced/flavored raw fish)?Ask Imaam · 19 May 2004
  13. Meat of a deer hunted by a ChristianMufti Online · 15 Dec 2015
  14. Are sythetic alcohol and Kosher foods permitted?Ask Imaam · 1 Aug 2003
  15. Eating food of the Ahle KitaabMufti Online · 23 Apr 2015

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