Dhabihah

Dhabihah is a special way of slaughtering animals in the Muslim religion. It is done in a very careful and respectful way to lessen the animal's suffering.

Imagine you have a toy that you love very much. You would never want it to feel scared or in pain, right? That's how Muslims feel about the animals they eat. They want to make sure the animal is comfortable and happy before it is killed.

Before the dhabihah, the animal is given water to drink and is held in a way that it cannot be hurt. The person performing the dhabihah, called a "zabiha" or "halal" butcher, then says a prayer for the animal as a way of showing respect.

The knife used for the dhabihah is very sharp and has no nicks on it. It is used to quickly cut the animal's throat in one swift motion. This helps the animal to feel the least amount of pain.

After the dhabihah, the animal is hung up to make sure all the blood is drained out. The blood is not eaten, as Muslims believe that it contains germs.

The meat that is produced after dhabihah is called "halal meat." It is considered clean and safe to eat, and is an important part of Muslim culture and religion.