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Kosher vs. Halal

Two of the world’s oldest religious faiths, Judaism and Islam, both abide by similar dietary laws. And while a series of these laws do overlap, there are some major fundamental differences, some of which aren’t known by many Muslims and Jews.

One commonly held misconception is the belief that Kosher meat is slaughtered the same way as Halal meat. The truth is Shechita (the Jewish form of ritual slaughter) is very different from Dhabh (the Islamic ritual of slaughter).

Shechita involves a kosher butcher severing the trachea, esophagus, carotid arteries and jugular veins simultaneously, allowing the blood to drain out. In Islamic slaughter, the killing of the animal is suppose to be carried out in one swoop, however if the person raises their hand before the cut is complete, then immediately returns, the meat is still Halal. This is in contrast to kosher meat, as a double-slice would render the meat un-kosher.

A recent issue arose in New Zealand, where government officials now require all slaughter-houses to shock the livestock before slaughtering them…. an act that makes the animal no longer supply kosher meat, however it is still acceptable for Muslims.

Another major different is Jews refusal to eat dairy and meat in the same meal, while Halal makes no such restriction.

A lesser known rule is that gelatin is considered kosher, but if the gelatin is of swine origin (which is “Haram,” or non-Halal) than Muslims will consider it unfit.

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Kosher vs. Halal

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