As a food safety and dietary law expert, I can provide you with an informed answer regarding the halal status of beef. Halal is an Arabic term that means "permissible" in the context of Islamic dietary laws. According to these laws, the meat from certain animals can be considered halal if specific conditions are met during the slaughtering process.

Beef can be considered halal if it comes from a cow that has been slaughtered according to Islamic law, which includes mentioning the name of Allah at the time of slaughter and ensuring the animal is killed in a humane and swift manner. However, if the cow has been raised or slaughtered in a way that violates these principles, the beef would not be considered halal.

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The slaughter must be performed by a Muslim. ... The UK Food Standards Agency figures from 2011 suggest that 84% of cattle, 81% of sheep and 88% of chickens slaughtered for halal meat were stunned before they died. Supermarkets selling halal products also report that all animals are stunned before they are slaughtered.read more >>