An objective study of contemporary issues in slaughteringAccording to Islamic schools of thought

Abstract

New issues occupy a significant place in the realm of Islamic jurisprudence. These are matters of common concern, frequently inquired about, and constantly evolving due to their connection with the scientific and technological advancements humanity is experiencing today. They may be referred to as emerging issues or legal rulings. Among the most important new issues in Islamic jurisprudence is the topic of animal slaughter using modern machinery. The use of machinery in slaughtering has become a vital necessity, as manual slaughter is difficult to replace. Modern humans have developed several methods for slaughtering animals in large quantities to meet the growing demand resulting from population growth and rising living standards. Some of these methods are automated, while others are manual but aided by modern machinery. In light of this, in this article, through the analytical-descriptive approach, we chose to study the concept of ritual slaughter in Islamic jurisprudence, the conditions of slaughter according to the Islamic schools of thought, and ritual slaughter by modern machines and its rulings, such as the condition of facing the Qibla during slaughter, stunning the animal before slaughter, how to perform the naming during slaughter, and others, based on verses, narrations, and the opinions of the jurists of the Islamic schools of thought.