September 18, 2026 | 6 Rabi ath-Thani 1448

Meat & Poultry

Is Lamb Halal?

Answered by Halal Monitoring Services Updated

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Lamb is a permissible animal, but its meat must still be properly slaughtered. A restaurant serving Middle Eastern or Mediterranean cuisine should not be assumed to use Zabiha lamb.

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Lamb is a permissible animal, but its meat must still be properly slaughtered.

A restaurant serving Middle Eastern or Mediterranean cuisine should not automatically be assumed to use Zabiha lamb.

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