Much controversy has surrounded the ritual slaughter of animals in the past months. As `Eid Al-Adha knocks on our doors, the debate intensifies. Is a cut to the throat of an animal with the intention of using the animal's meat and leather a form of cruelty? Are other forms of killing the animal more merciful? What is the wisdom of Islam in the slaughter? IslamOnline's scholars, writers and readers have attempted to answer these questions and more.

• Is Islamic Slaughtering Cruel to Animals?

• Is Stunning Animals Really Humane?

• Halal Food Classification Under the Microscope

• Banning Islamic Slaughtering Discussion

• Ban on Halal Meat in Britain: Who? Why?

• The Halal Meat Industry: Was Your Eid Sheep Really Halal?

• Anesthetizing Animals Before Slaughtering

• Accompanying Non-Muslim Friends to a Restaurant: Can I Eat non-Zabiha Meat?

• Animals Slaughtered Without Mentioning Allah's Name

• Eating Non-halal Meat in the UK

• Giving Animals Electric Shock Before Slaughter

• Forbidden Food

• Rejoicing the Sacrifice

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