Excellence and mercy in slaughter

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Etiquette with Animals

Excellence and mercy in slaughter

The Prophet (SAW) said: "Indeed, Allah has prescribed excellence (ihsan) in all things, so when you slaughter, slaughter well. Let one of you sharpen his blade and spare suffering to the animal he slaughters."

Reference: Sahih Muslim, on the authority of Shaddad ibn Aws (RA)

Explanation

Even in an act as final as slaughter, Islam commands minimizing the animal's suffering as far as possible.

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