The following introduces the concept of halal meat to those who are not familiar with it
The following conditions are required for something to be considered halal:
1. Every animal must be slaughtered before being consumed with fish being the only exception.
2. Meat will not be considered halal if it is slaughtered by a Zoroastrian, someone who left Islam after accepting it or someone who worships idols.
3. Slaughtering is allowed with anything which has a sharp edge: this does not include a tooth, claw, bone or the like.
4. When slaughtering, the animal's windpipe and gullet must be cut. The carotid arteries don't necessarily have to be cut for the slaughter to be valid.
5. If the person slaughtering does not cut any part of the gullet or windpipe and the animal passes away, it is considered haram.
6. The slaughterer must cut swiftly.
The following are considered as recommended only:
1. To turn the animal towards the qibla.
2. The knight should not be blunt.
3. To cut rapidly (meaning as quickly as you possibly can).
4. To mention the name of God - "Allah" by saying "Bismillah".
