Are Ducks Halal?
Islamic teachings forbid Muslims to consume birds that have claws/talons to hunt their prey, such as eagles and crows, because the duck is a type of bird that does not have claws/talons and takes its food from the beak such as chickens and doves, it is categorized as halal and can be eaten by Muslims.
Yes, we are allowed to eat ducks.
It is mentioned in Fatawa Hindiyya that,
“And birds which have claws, like chickens, ducks, ………are halal without disagreement, as mentioned in Bada’`i.” [Fatawa Hindiyya ,5. 289]
It is very important the duck is slaughtered in accordance with Sharia.
In Islam, halal refers to anything that is permissible according to Islamic law. To make a duck halal, certain conditions must be met. The first condition is that the duck must be slaughtered in the name of Allah by a Muslim, or a person of the People of the Book (Jewish or Christian) who follows the dietary laws of their respective religions. The second condition is that the slaughter must be done in a specific manner, which involves severing the trachea, esophagus, and jugular vein with a sharp knife. This is known as the “dhabiha” method of slaughter. Finally, the duck must not be dead before the slaughter takes place.
Also remember:
In Islam, haram refers to anything that is forbidden according to Islamic law. There are several types of meat that are considered haram. These include:
1. Pork and its by-products are considered haram in Islam
2. Meat from animals that have not been slaughtered in the name of Allah
3. Animals that have died before being slaughtered
4. Animals that have been strangled, beaten, or killed by a blow
5. Animals that have been sacrificed to idols:
And Allah alone gives success.
Answered By: Shaykh Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
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