Also asked as: “Can Muslims eat lamb, mutton and goat?” · “Are lamb, mutton and goat haram?” · “Are lamb, mutton and goat halal in the Hanafi school?”
Ruling by school of thought
| School of thought | Ruling |
|---|---|
| Hanafi | Halal |
| Shafi'i | Halal |
| Maliki | Halal |
| Hanbali | Halal |
| Ja'fari (Shia) | Halal |
Sheep and goats are halal in every school when slaughtered correctly.
Meat and poultry are only halal when the animal is slaughtered according to Islamic law. See stunned meat and supermarket meat.
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