In the Name of Allāh,

the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful

Praise is due to Allāh, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace be upon our master Muḥammad, the last of prophets, on his family, and all his companions.

Resolution No. 201 (7/21)

Slaughtering Animals after Electric Stunning in light of New Updates

The Council of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, holding its 21st session in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on 15–19 Muḥarram 1435h (19–22 November 2013),

Having examined the research papers submitted to the Academy concerning

Slaughtering Animals after Electric Stunning in light of New Updates, Having listened to the in-depth discussions on the subject,

Resolves

First: Reemphasizing the Academy resolution no. 95 (3/10) “Animal Slaughters.”

Second: Regarding new updates, the Council of the Academy assigns its Secretariat the task of convening a committee comprising the Academy’s mem- bers and outsourced experts to conduct field visits to the countries from which meat is imported and perform the required tasks, including the following:

1. Development of the procedural standards that would ensure slaughtering according to Shariah criteria.
2. Ensure that animal slaughtering in meat-producing factories is in con- formity with relevant Shariah rulings, as indicated in the Academy reso- lution
3. Calling upon the Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC) to ensure the credibility of certificates issued by concerned bodies in this connection.

Indeed, Allāh is the Giver of Success.