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Halal is an Arabic term meaning permissible. When it comes to food, it refers to what is allowed under Islamic law. For meat to be considered halal, the animal must be healthy at the time of slaughter. The slaughter must be carried out by a sane adult Muslim, with the name of Allah mentioned at the time of slaughter. Blood must be fully drained and unnecessary suffering avoided. If these conditions are not met, the meat cannot be considered halal.
