If you’re someone who enjoys eating meat, you may be wondering if certain types of meat are considered halal. One type of meat that people may question the halal status of is the cardinal bird. Is Cardinal halal to eat? In this article, we’ll explore the answer to this question and provide more information about the cardinal bird.
Key Takeaways
| 📌 About Cardinals: Cardinals are colorful birds found in North America. They are known for their beautiful appearance and singing. |
| 📌 Cardinals and Halal: Cardinals are considered halal, which means they are allowed to be eaten, according to Islamic teachings. |
| 📌 Important Note: While cardinals are halal, it’s essential to follow specific Islamic guidelines for slaughtering animals to make the meat truly halal. Eating animals that have already died is not considered halal. |
About Cardinal
The cardinal bird is a small bird that is native to North America and belongs to the family Cardinalidae. These birds are generally red in color, with males being bright red and females being a reddish-brown color.
They are typically found in forests, woodlands, and gardens, and they are known for their beautiful birdsong. Cardinals are not game birds and are not typically hunted for food. However, some people may come across dead cardinals and wonder if it’s okay to eat them.
General Ruling About Food
According to Islamic teachings, all types of food are considered halal (permissible) by default. The Quran encourages Muslims to consume what is lawful and good for their well-being. However, when it comes to haram (forbidden) food, Allah has provided detailed instructions in the Quran and through the Prophet Muhammad’s hadiths.
يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلنَّاسُ كُلُوا۟ مِمَّا فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ حَلَـٰلًۭا طَيِّبًۭا وَلَا تَتَّبِعُوا۟ خُطُوَٰتِ ٱلشَّيْطَـٰنِ ۚ إِنَّهُۥ لَكُمْ عَدُوٌّۭ مُّبِينٌ
“O humanity! Eat from what is lawful and good on the earth and do not follow Satan’s footsteps. He is truly your sworn enemy.”
We can find detailed explanations about prohibited food in Surah Al-Maidah verse 3 as follows :
حُرِّمَتْ عَلَيْكُمُ ٱلْمَيْتَةُ وَٱلدَّمُ وَلَحْمُ ٱلْخِنزِيرِ وَمَآ أُهِلَّ لِغَيْرِ ٱللَّهِ بِهِۦ وَٱلْمُنْخَنِقَةُ وَٱلْمَوْقُوذَةُ وَٱلْمُتَرَدِّيَةُ وَٱلنَّطِيحَةُ وَمَآ أَكَلَ ٱلسَّبُعُ إِلَّا مَا ذَكَّيْتُمْ وَمَا ذُبِحَ عَلَى ٱلنُّصُبِ
“Forbidden to you are carrion, blood, and swine; what is slaughtered in the name of any other than Allah; what is killed by strangling, beating, a fall, or by being gored to death; what is partly eaten by a predator unless you slaughter it; and what is sacrificed on altars.“
Prohibited food includes carrion, blood, pork, and meat slaughtered in the name of other than Allah. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ also describes very well about prohibited animals.
كُلُّ ذِي نَابٍ مِنَ السِّبَاعِ فَأَكْلُهُ حَرَامٌ
Narrated Abu Hurairah that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (peace be upon Him) said :
“Every beast with fangs is forbidden to eat”
عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ قَالَ نَهَىرَسُولُ اللَّهِ -صلى الله عليه وسلم- عَنْ كُلِّ ذِى نَابٍ مِنَ السِّبَاعِوَعَنْ كُلِّ ذِى مِخْلَبٍ مِنَ الطَّيْرِ
“From Ibnu Abbas said: “The Messenger of Allah, may God bless him and grant him peace, forbade from every wild animal that has sharp teeth and claws (predators)”
Is Cardinal Halal?
To summarize the points discussed earlier, we can conclude that cardinals fall under the category of animals that are considered halal (lawful) to eat. This means that according to Islamic teachings, consuming cardinal meat is allowed.
However, if someone were to come across a dead cardinal, it would still not be halal to consume. Eating animals that are already dead is not considered halal, as the animal must be killed in a specific way to be considered halal.
It’s important to note that eating any type of animal without following halal guidelines is considered haram in Islam. This means that it is not permissible and is considered a sin.
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Final Thought
Cardinals are considered halal (lawful) to eat according to Islamic teachings, and if you want to eat cardinal eat, you must follow the Islamic teaching on slaughtering animals beforehand.
Wallahu A’lam (Allah knows best)
I spend three enriching years at Darul Ulum Islamic Boarding School. Under the guidance of knowledgeable scholars, I delved into various aspects of Islamic studies.
From clarifying dietary guidelines and financial transactions to addressing ethical dilemmas, my content will be tailored to serve as a reliable resource for Muslims striving to align their lives with Islamic principles.
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