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Halal is an Arabic word meaning "allowed" or "lawful". The Qur'anic term Halal is that which is permitted and allowed by the LawGiver - Allah (God). Muslims have long known that Halal foods are beneficial for food, nutrition and health.The benefits are as true today, as ever. This article is intended as a partial review for the informational benefit of Muslim consumers. It is not the intent of the Authors to make the final determination of what is Halal (lawful) and Haram (prohibited). |
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In the pre-meet of DBCCI program held recently in Hotel Sheraton, the hon'ble Commercrce minister Mr. Amir Mohammad Khasru discussed with Mr. Iza Ilzum, the Dutch ambassador on the prospects of exporting Hallal beef from Bangladesh to the world growing market(specially nighboring countries like Malaysia , Indonesia & other S-E Countries).
Indeed, in Bangladesh millions of cattlehead/goats are slaughters in hallal manner but export is virtually nill for lack of Slaughterhouse facilities. |
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A modern slaughterhouse and processing facilities shall bring tremendaous benefits to |
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Halal animal will be slaughtered & Processes the meat under hygienic conditions for the local consumer.
Export of halal meat to earn foreign exchange
Significant improvement of envoirmental issues to keep the country free from pollution/derbies
Wastage control by preserving the thousand tons of meats from the sacrificed animal each year during the Eid UL Azha festival.
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Request may be made to the Dutch investor through his Excellency for setting up modern slaughterhouse in line with the Dutch experience in the holy Mecca .
On the same time Commerce ministry may invite letter of interest for this project as well as seek financial assistance for consultancy services/project profile etc. from the donner countries giving emphasis on the priority of the project. |
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Slaughterhouse
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| Halal manner of slaughter |
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According to Islamic law, there are the conditions required for Halal slaughter of animals and birds. (El-Mouelhy, 1996) |
| "The abattoir or factory and must be under the close and constant supervision of a Halal certifier.
"The premises, machinery and equipment must be cleansed according to Islamic Sharia (law) before any production takes place.
"The slaughterer must be a mature pious Muslim of sound mind who understands fully the fundamentals and conditions relating to Halal slaughter, and be approved by the religious authorities.
"Only acceptable live animals and birds can be slaughtered.
"The slaughter must be done manually using a stainless steel knife.
"Facilities must be available for rinsing the knife after each kill.
"The slaughterer must sever the respiratory tract, esophagus and jugular vein.
"The animal must be completely dead before skinning takes place.
"Only Halal animals and birds are Halal Slaughtered. |
As a whole, from these conditions, it is obvious that Halal manners are determined in fine details, and that the slaughterer has to be careful to clear all of Halal steps. It is true that some religions prohibit eating specific food such as beef in Hinduism. However, few religions mention the way of slaughter and preparation of food. From this standpoint, the concept of Halal in Islam is quite unique in the world.
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| Certificate of Islamic Slaughter |
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| The exporters must obtain a Certificate of Islamic (Halal) Slaughter from a member of an approved Islamic Center or Islamic Organization. A Certificate of Islamic Slaughter is a certificate issued by a member of a Moslem organization recognized by the importing country to provide this service; the certificate states that animals were slaughtered according to Moslem religious requirements. This certificate must accompany products labeled "Halal." The certificate must be endorsed by an approved Islamic Center. |
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Halal food market
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Today, wherever there are Muslim consumers whose tastes and preferences are governed by Halal rules on food specification, Halal food market exists. For example, Malaysia is also a big importer of Halal meet from USA .
On average, the world's Halal food trade is estimated about US$150 billion per year. In other words, there are great economic opportunities in this Halal food market . |
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