Also asked as: “Can Muslims eat deer?” · “Is deer haram?” · “Is deer 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 |
Deer is halal in every school. Venison in UK shops is usually not halal-slaughtered, so check the source.
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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