Does the Animal Have to Be Alive When Slaughtered?

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Yes. The animal must be alive when the valid Zabiha slaughter takes place. An animal that has already died before the Zabiha cut is carrion and cannot become Halal afterward. Yes. The animal must be alive when the valid Zabiha slaughter takes place. An animal that has already died before the Zabiha cut is carrion and cannot become Halal afterward. This is especially important when evaluating slaughter systems involving stunning or other pre-slaughter procedures.