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IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-779: HUKUM MAKAN “AGEING MEAT"
What is the ruling on eating meat that was slaughtered in a halal manner but has undergone the ageing process (ageing meat)?
Short answer
Meat that has undergone dry ageing remains halal to eat as long as it was slaughtered according to Islamic law and is free from any prohibited element.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad al-Hukum (Umum)
- Topic
- Food & Halal
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Meat that has undergone dry ageing remains halal to eat as long as it was slaughtered according to Islamic law and is free from any prohibited element. Every stage from production to delivery must not be contaminated with impure substances, and the meat must be safe to consume without causing harm. If the meat spoils or does not achieve the purpose of ageing, it is better avoided because it is no longer considered good and safe.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Justeru itu, halal makan daging yang melalui proses"ageing meat" selagi ia bebas daripada unsur haram.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-779: HUKUM MAKAN “AGEING MEAT"”, 6 June 2023. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/5659-irsyad-al-fatwa-siri-ke-779-hukum-makan-ageing-meat. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-eating-ageing-meat/