Challenging the Misconception of Rituals: An Islamic Theological Critique of the Hidden Violence in the Practice of Animal Slaughter

Though ethics in animal slaughter are still not by the standards, animal slaughter is an essential component of human existence. This study aims to develop the principles of Islamic doctrine in honor of animals that will be slain. Qualitative methodology with a literature study orientation is used i...

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Main Authors: Rahmatika Luthfiana Sholikhah, Nazil Mumtaz al-Mujtahid, All Rizky Ramadhan
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Published: Africajournals 2025-08-01
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author Rahmatika Luthfiana Sholikhah
Nazil Mumtaz al-Mujtahid
All Rizky Ramadhan
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description Though ethics in animal slaughter are still not by the standards, animal slaughter is an essential component of human existence. This study aims to develop the principles of Islamic doctrine in honor of animals that will be slain. Qualitative methodology with a literature study orientation is used in this study. The book of Hadith and the verses of the Quran are used in the study data. By matching Hadith and Qur'anic verses, the data will be examined. The findings demonstrated that the Qur'an and Hadith support respect for animals to be killed. The slaughtered animal has to express thanks by invoking the name of Allah. Then, Islam has rules for humane care of animals. According to ethical principles and animal welfare, Islam develops slaughter policies. Classifications include requirements for animal killing and tool provisions. Through several treatments suggested by Islam, evidence of morality in animal killing is shown so that slaughtered animals are not anxious. Five or more phases in the ritual of animal slaughter are Intentionality as a spiritual component, acknowledgment of Allah's name (Bismillah), Qibla orientation, velocity and precision in killing, and animal welfare.
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spelling doaj-art-36e789f84ec242508a127654e6d112b62025-08-20T02:48:57ZengAfricajournalsPharos Journal of Theology2414-33242025-08-011064https://doi.org/10.46222/pharosjot.106.403Challenging the Misconception of Rituals: An Islamic Theological Critique of the Hidden Violence in the Practice of Animal SlaughterRahmatika Luthfiana Sholikhah0https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2196-3888Nazil Mumtaz al-Mujtahid 1https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1615-5106All Rizky Ramadhan2https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2486-0148Universitas Sumatera UtaraUniversitas Islam Negeri Sumatera UtaraUniversitas Sumatera UtaraThough ethics in animal slaughter are still not by the standards, animal slaughter is an essential component of human existence. This study aims to develop the principles of Islamic doctrine in honor of animals that will be slain. Qualitative methodology with a literature study orientation is used in this study. The book of Hadith and the verses of the Quran are used in the study data. By matching Hadith and Qur'anic verses, the data will be examined. The findings demonstrated that the Qur'an and Hadith support respect for animals to be killed. The slaughtered animal has to express thanks by invoking the name of Allah. Then, Islam has rules for humane care of animals. According to ethical principles and animal welfare, Islam develops slaughter policies. Classifications include requirements for animal killing and tool provisions. Through several treatments suggested by Islam, evidence of morality in animal killing is shown so that slaughtered animals are not anxious. Five or more phases in the ritual of animal slaughter are Intentionality as a spiritual component, acknowledgment of Allah's name (Bismillah), Qibla orientation, velocity and precision in killing, and animal welfare.https://www.pharosjot.com/uploads/7/1/6/3/7163688/article_3_106_4__regular_issue_august.pdfethicsslaughterislamic theologyhonouring animals
spellingShingle Rahmatika Luthfiana Sholikhah
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Challenging the Misconception of Rituals: An Islamic Theological Critique of the Hidden Violence in the Practice of Animal Slaughter
Pharos Journal of Theology
ethics
slaughter
islamic theology
honouring animals
title Challenging the Misconception of Rituals: An Islamic Theological Critique of the Hidden Violence in the Practice of Animal Slaughter
title_full Challenging the Misconception of Rituals: An Islamic Theological Critique of the Hidden Violence in the Practice of Animal Slaughter
title_fullStr Challenging the Misconception of Rituals: An Islamic Theological Critique of the Hidden Violence in the Practice of Animal Slaughter
title_full_unstemmed Challenging the Misconception of Rituals: An Islamic Theological Critique of the Hidden Violence in the Practice of Animal Slaughter
title_short Challenging the Misconception of Rituals: An Islamic Theological Critique of the Hidden Violence in the Practice of Animal Slaughter
title_sort challenging the misconception of rituals an islamic theological critique of the hidden violence in the practice of animal slaughter
topic ethics
slaughter
islamic theology
honouring animals
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