Fatwa #1819810 August 2009Canada
My question is a short one. I am a 18 year old University of Toronto Student. My family goes to Maple Lodge Farms and we buy the Zabiha Hala chicken that comes in a box ...
Question
My question is a short one. I am a 18 year old University of Toronto Student. My family goes to Maple Lodge Farms and we buy the Zabiha Hala chicken that comes in a box ( greater quantity). We have been doing this for a while now since it is an excellent deal. The halal meat is extra cost but it is still economical. I have been doing some readings and some Imams declare it halal for the food to be cut by machine but others insist in only hand slaughtered. I know there is a big controversey going on about this topic. I would like to know if what we are buying is halal. Jazakallah khar for your time.
Answer
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Assalaamu `alaykum waRahmatullahi Wabarakatuh
We are based in South Africa and cannot comment on the Halal status of chicken sold in Canada. We suggest you contact the reliable Ulama in Toronto and follow their advice. You may contact Maulana Cassim Engar Saheb or the Jamiatul Ulama in Toronto.
And Allah knows best
Checked and Approved by:
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Darul Iftaa