Muslim History
Muslim tradition
The Arab culture is one of the oldest in the world , being kept the basic principles of respect
society created since the advent of civilization. The Arab society , is seen as very conservative
receptive and has a worldwide recognition as a people strong and traditional profile .
Located in the Middle East , the western portion of Asia , West Asia is known as the cradle of
monotheistic religion , the belief in the existence of one God , ie Christianity , Judaism and Islam .
The Islam religion followed by Muslims based on the teachings of Muhammad , called the
Prophet . According to the Qur'an , Islam is universal and primordial religion . His followers imposes some
standards with regard to food, which can be divided into three categories: Haran , food that has
forbidden to use , for example , pork , plates prepared with any blood type , and
alcoholic beverages and their derivatives, makruh , foods and meats that can be consumed and Halal food
that has allowed its consumption as vegetables, legumes in general and others like meats such as lamb ,
Sheep, goat, ox, cow, chicken , rooster , chicken , since the animal was slaughtered following the precepts of
Islamic religion .
The country imports livestock such as cattle , goats, sheep and chickens in various locations , including Brazil ,
however, the ritual Islamic Halal Slaughter , Arabic word meaning lawful , allowed must be respected .
Enabled producers to produce
Beef with Halal certification have the area of slaughter or
hooks of the production line geared toward
Mecca , which is made by measuring bleeder with the aid
a compass so that when the animal slaughter
is with the breast facing this direction .
The killing technique determines which animals
be killed according to ritual called
Zabibah or Zabiha . The ritual requires that animals be
killed with a cut motion in the half-moon
neck, not to suffer and not release enzymes in
meat at death . Any Muslim who has
reached adolescence can carry Halal slaughter , since
that during the act , say the name Allah face
facing Mecca or say a prayer with the name of
Allah. The rules say that the animal should not be with
headquarters at slaughter . The death of the animal occurs
cutting or piercing the neck of the same , which
according to the Qur'an , because the fastest and death
minor pain .
The knife must be very sharp , but not edging
must be made in front of the animal , not to cause
any tension. The grindability of the knife used to
the time and pain associated with consequent Animal
slaughter process are reduced . Blood should be
completely removed from the housing.
The Halal slaughter is monitored by tax
Muslims sent by existing Islamic centers
throughout the country . These tax ensure that the slaughter is
being done the right way .
After the process , the product receives the Halal stamp
ensuring that Islamic precepts were followed
production and slaughter , and the food will be legalized ,
allowed for consumption by Muslims .
