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Food and Beverages The Majlis Vol 21 No 03, p.3

What is the Shariah status of meat served in the U.S.A.

Question

What is the Shariah status of meat served in the U.S.A. prison system? A Muslim agency certifies the meat 'halaal'.

Answer

All meat served in a non-Muslim prison is haraam. It is not permissible for Muslim prisoners to consume such meat as long as alternative non-meat food is available.

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