Hadiths on Slaughtering

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9 explained prophetic hadiths on "Slaughtering": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Slaughtering

Authentic The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) sacrificed two black and white horned rams, which he slaughtered with his hand, as he mentioned Allah's name and said: "Allāhu Akbar" (Allah is the Most Great), and put his foot on their necks Authentic These animals have instincts like those of the wild beasts, so if you lose control over one of them, treat it in this way Authentic hadith We slaughtered a horse and ate it at the time of the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him). Authentic hadith The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) put me in charge of slaughtering his camels (which he wanted to sacrifice); and to give in charity their meat, skins, and saddle cloths; and not to give any of them to the butcher Authentic hadith I saw Ibn ‘Umar passing by a man who had made his camel kneel down so as to slaughter it. Ibn ‘Umar said: Slaughter it while it is standing with one leg tied up, as this is the Sunnah of Muhammad (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) Authentic Verily, Allah has enjoined kindness in all things Authentic hadith A woman slaughtered a sheep with a sharp stone. The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) was asked about it and he ordered that it be eaten Authentic hadith We asked the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) about the fetus (of edible animals). He said: Eat it if you wish, for it is considered legally slaughtered with the slaughtering of its mother Authentic Indeed, Allah has enjoined Ihsān (kindness/excellence) in all things

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