Mother Sparks Debate Over School's Halal-Only Meal Policy (7/20)

Then, a method called “dhabihah” is used. Basically, it involves making a swift and deep incision in the animal’s throat with a sharp knife, cutting the trachea, jugular veins, and carotid arteries while leaving the spinal cord intact. Only one animal can be slaughtered at a time, as others cannot witness the death. While all of this is being done, the butcher must call upon Allah’s name for each animal.