Also asked as: “Can Muslims eat beef?” · “Is beef haram?” · “Is beef halal in the Hanafi school?”
Ruling by school of thought
| School of thought | Ruling |
|---|---|
| Hanafi | Halal |
| Shafi'i | Halal |
| Maliki | Halal |
| Hanbali | Halal |
| Ja'fari (Shia) | Halal |
Cattle are halal in every school when slaughtered according to Islamic law. Check for halal certification when buying beef or eating out.
Meat and poultry are only halal when the animal is slaughtered according to Islamic law. See stunned meat and supermarket meat.
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