Zabiha & Slaughter

Does Bismillah Have to Be Said on Every Animal?

Answered by Halal Monitoring Services Updated

HMS Answer

YES

Yes, according to the requirements followed by HMS. Bismillah, Allahu Akbar is said before each individual slaughter, and one Bismillah over an entire production line is not treated as a substitute.

The full answer

Yes, according to the requirements followed by HMS.

“Bismillah, Allahu Akbar” is said before each individual slaughter.

One Bismillah over an entire production line is not treated by HMS as a substitute for pronouncing Allah's name when each animal is slaughtered.

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