Analyzing the Ruling on Slaughter of Followers of Divine Religions from Point of View of Islamic Denominations' Scholars

Jalali, Sayyed Mojtaba; Yosefi, Zahra

doi:10.22034/mfu.2024.141191.1423

Analyzing the Ruling on Slaughter of Followers of Divine Religions from Point of View of Islamic Denominations' Scholars

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Assistant Professor of Islamic Education Department of Literature and Humanities University, Shahrekord university, Shahrekord university, iran.

² Graduated from the 3rd level of Sisteran Seminary, Masumieh Center, Shahrekord, Iran.

10.22034/mfu.2024.141191.1423

Abstract

The chapter of food and drink is one of the important and widely discussed jurisprudential topics, which has consistently drawn attention over time. Meanwhile, the issue of animal slaughter stands out as a significant aspect with specific conditions and regulations. Among the various facets of this issue, which is conducted by this research, is the religious ruling concerning the slaughter of animals by followers of divine religions. This discussion has been a subject of interest, examination, and scrutiny within the perspectives of Sunni and Shiite scholars. Therefore, this research aims to investigate the ruling on the slaughter of followers of divine religions from the viewpoints of both Shiite and Sunni traditions and analyze the arguments presented by each group. Using a descriptive-analytical method and library research, findings indicate that there are two differing views among jurists in this area: prohibition and permissibility. Such an opinion is not found among Sunni scholars regarding the prohibition of the slaughter by followers of divine religions; however, some Shiite scholars bring evidence including Qur'anic verses, narrations, and the fatwas of jurists to support their position on its prohibition. These arguments are subject to critique and reflection. On the other, concerning the permissibility of the slaughter by followers of divine religions, some others among Shiite scholars, while maintaining certain conditions, accept its permissibility based on the Qur'an, narrations, and fatwas. Similarly, some Sunni jurists also declare it permissible based on specific verses.

Keywords

Main Subjects