Would you eat halal meat?

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Just seen something trending on twitter and im curious to know if non Muslims eat halal meat and if not, why?

I don't eat meat but if I did I'd have no problems eating halal or kosher.

Most supermarket chicken these days is halal isn't it. And the lamb definitely is

If you're not religious then its fine not to want meat killed a religious way.

Yes. The vast majority of meat from takeaways, restaurants and even supermarkets is halal. You wouldn't know unless you ask.

There's an abbotior near me, that produces halal and non halal meat. I asked someone that works there once what exactly is the difference. He said they turn off radio 1 and play a recording of a prayer instead. Everything else is exactly the same.

No, unless I know where the meat is from I go pescatarian

I avoid it if I can but I’m sure I’ve eaten it from takeaways

The actual Islamic way of slaughtering an animal is without the pre-stunning process and a prayer is said over it - approved as ‘HMC’ halal in the UK. The stunning process is in place as it makes the process easier in terms of efficiencies, categorised as ‘HFA’ halal. The stunning prolongs the killing process which brings more pain and suffering to the animal so for all those saying no because of cruelty, please can someone explain how non halal meat is less barbaric than halal meat? Genuinely asking

Erm wouldn't consider Islam as a 'cult' given there's 2 billion Muslims globally and it's the fastest growing religion..

please can someone explain how non halal meat is less barbaric than halal meat? Genuinely asking

It's all barbaric. People are either clueless, kidding themselves or just don't care.

Lol, this thread again with the same old arguments.

Yes, I eat halal meat especially when I want a takeaway.

Erm wouldn't consider Islam as a 'cult' given there's 2 billion Muslims globally and it's the fastest growing religion..

I think all religions are cults, some are just bigger than others.

I have been on mumsnet for 15 years, the vast majority of threads have been done many times over, so why not this one? 🤷‍♀️

Yes, I would.

There is no "humane" way to kill an animal for the purpose of eating it, if you're a meat eater just own it foe what it is.

I still don't want to eat it, it's not from my culture. I respect other people opinions, unlike your ignorant self

Yes, I do. That is, I never check whether it's halal or kosher.

I thought - while freely admitting I'm no expert - these traditions were very rigorous on the matter of a single, swift, effective cut? If that's so, I can't see it as any worse than being electrocuted first.

I'm under no illusions about meat-eating being kind to animals, anyway. I once watched a veal calf being slaughtered for my dinner, and have strangled my own chicken. Quite grateful that I don't have to hunt, kill, skin & gut my own - and am certain I'd hurt the animal more than professionals do.

I'm an atheist and it makes no difference to me because I don't believe in it, so why would it matter. Silly argument imo.

No. Which sadly means no more indian takeaways unless I go veggie.

Isnt the UK method a bolt gun?

Look up the meaning of cult and explain to me how religion isn't a cult.

I think anyone who thinks that “western” abattoir practices are any less horrific for the animals is a bit deluded really. Religious objections I don’t have much of an opinion on! I think the Twitter hoo-ha is just racists letting rip.

My point exactly. Laughable really so I cannot be irritated by ignorance such as that.

I have when the chicken pieces were reduced in Sainsbury's

Well all I say is its not going to happen 😅 love meat too much to give it up!

I am vegetarian but would prefer to buy none halal meat for my family, or even better local farm meat if possible. Again its a preference so I wouldn’t refuse to buy it but would make a conscious choice if it was on offer