ANSWERED: Question concerning maitah (dead animals)

**Lump** · 23-02-2005, 02:18 AM

Goodevening,

Im reading the quran and I am attempting to get a better understanding, so please dont frown at this very simple question.

But when the quran says we are forbidden to eat Maitah(dead animals) it is in reference to animals dead for how long ?

or is it animals we dont kill ourself ?

**Usman** · 23-02-2005, 02:25 AM

It is for the dead, the ones we sacrifice in the name of Allah are others, while the "dead" includes either the ones who have passed away, or have been killed by other means. That is why in Qur'an there is also a mention of "Ma uhilla bihi li ghayrillah" - Those that are sacrificed for other than Allah.

Even if they are Halal animals, if they are dead, it is not permissible to eat them. If you refer to Tafaseer of Qur'an , like Tafseer Ibn Katheer [english], or Ma'ariful Qur'an [ english], there is further explanation present.

**Lump** · 23-02-2005, 02:48 AM

Originally Posted by Usman

It is for the dead, the ones we sacrifice in the name of Allah are others, while the "dead" includes either the ones who have passed away, or have been killed by other means. That is why in Qur'an there is also a mention of "Ma uhilla bihi li ghayrillah" - Those that are sacrificed for other than Allah.

Even if they are Halal animals, if they are dead, it is not permissible to eat them. If you refer to Tafaseer of Qur'an , like Tafseer Ibn Katheer [english], or Ma'ariful Qur'an [ english], there is further explanation present.

Thank you Usman