Halal
Learn about halal food, the Islamic method of slaughter, and local halal restaurants and grocery options in our area.
What is Halal Meat?
Halal food follows Islamic dietary guidelines, including the prescribed method of slaughter for permitted animals.
Dhabihah / Zabiha
Thabiha or Dhabihah is the prescribed method of ritual slaughter of animals, excluding fish and most sea-life, according to Islamic law.
It is an Islamic method of slaughtering animals intended for consumption.
Islamic Guidance
Islam has laws regarding which foods can and cannot be eaten, and also guidance on the proper method of slaughtering an animal for consumption.
The goal is to follow Islamic requirements while treating the animal with care and minimizing suffering.
Islamic Method of Slaughter
The Islamic mode of slaughtering an animal requires the following conditions to be met.
- Animal should be slaughtered with a sharp knife.
The animal has to be slaughtered with a sharp object in a fast way so that the pain of slaughter is minimized. - Cut the throat, windpipe, and blood vessels of the neck.
Zabiha means slaughtered. The slaughtering is done by cutting the throat, windpipe, and blood vessels in the neck without cutting the spinal cord. - Blood should be drained.
The blood has to be drained completely before the head is removed. This helps drain most of the blood from the body.
Benefits Mentioned for Halal Slaughter
Some commonly mentioned points about the Islamic method of slaughter are listed below.
Blood is a source of germs and toxins
The Muslim method of slaughter drains most of the blood, which may contain germs, bacteria, and toxins.
Meat may remain fresh longer
Meat slaughtered according to the Islamic method may remain fresh longer due to the lower amount of blood retained in the meat.
Humane treatment
The swift cutting of the vessels of the neck is intended to minimize pain. The animal’s movement after slaughter is due to muscle contraction and relaxation as blood leaves the body.
Local Halal Restaurants
Below are local halal food options listed for the community.
Flavors Street
Midland Mall Food Court
6800 Eastman Ave.
Midland, MI 48642
989.473.6228
Veedu (Midland Mall)
337 E Wackerly St
Midland, MI 48642
989.835.5222
TASTE OF PUJAB
4070 Bay Rd.
Saginaw, MI 48603
989.497.4400
Local Halal Grocers
These locations may carry halal or pre-packaged halal meat options. Availability may vary.
International Foods
4052 Bay Rd.
Saginaw, MI 48603
Food and spices
989.799.5998
Meijer
Bay City, Saginaw, Midland
May occasionally sell pre-packaged halal meat.
Sam's Club
Bay City, Saginaw, Midland
May occasionally sell pre-packaged halal meat.
Walmart
Bay City, Saginaw, Midland
May occasionally sell pre-packaged halal meat.
Let us know if there is a business to add!
Halal suppliers in our area
Please contact the Islamic Center of Midland if you know of a halal restaurant, grocer, or supplier that should be added to this page.