Halal Meat Cuts & Impermissible Parts Guide
Just because an animal is slaughtered the Zabiha way, doesn't mean you can eat 100% of it. Learn the Fiqh rulings on specific anatomy.
Butchery Rules1. Flowing Blood (Al-Dam al-Masfuh)
This is strictly Haram according to the Quran (Surah Al-An'am 6:145). The blood that flows out during slaughter cannot be consumed. Note: The blood that remains inside the meat tissues after slaughter, or inside the liver/spleen, is permissible.
Anatomy & Rulings (Hanafi Fiqh)
2/3. Private Parts
ProhibitedThe male and female reproductive organs of the animal are strictly prohibited (Makrooh Tahrimi) to consume.
4. Testicles (Kapura)
ProhibitedThough popular in some cultural cuisines, consuming the testicles of an animal is classified as Makrooh Tahrimi.
5. Glands (Ghudud)
ProhibitedThe specific glands located throughout the animal's body (often in the neck/fat tissues) must be cut out by the butcher.
6. Urinary Bladder
ProhibitedThe bladder (Muthanah) is an organ of impurity and is therefore prohibited to consume.
7. Gallbladder
ProhibitedThe gallbladder (Mararah), which stores bile, is also strictly prohibited for consumption.
Common Permissible Parts
All Muscle Meat
HalalSteaks, ribs, brisket, chuck, and tenderloin. The standard muscle meat is 100% Halal once the animal is slaughtered properly.
Liver & Spleen
HalalDespite being full of blood, the Prophet ï·º explicitly permitted two types of "blood": the liver and the spleen. They are perfectly Halal to eat.
Brain & Heart
HalalThe brain, heart, and lungs of a Halal-slaughtered animal are permissible to consume.
Bone Marrow & Trotters
HalalMarrow from the bones and the feet (trotters/paya) are Halal and often used to make highly nutritious bone broth.