Question 2046) - Which vessels must be slit at the time of slaughter?

A: There are four vessels to be slit - Hulqum [windpipe], Mar-I [Foodpipe] and Wadajan [two Jugular veins]. When they are cut then it is Halal to eat or at least if most of them are cut according to Imaam Abu Hanifah RAH. According to Imaam Abu Yusuf RAH. and Imaam Muhammed RAH. at least the food pipe, windpipe and one of the jugulars must be cut.

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