Regulations in flux


 When it comes to sharia regulations – or the question of Islamic norms more broadly there are few areas which direct relevance for daily life Muslims than what eat. For meat be halal, several theologians have claimed that animals must conscious at time slaughter. This method slaughter, however, is not allowed under laws Norway, require stunned before they can killed. creates a dilemma who wish live in accordance with norms. Is permissible eat slaughtered according strict interpretations law? Various answers been given, both Norway and elsewhere. article describes first history halal debate among Norway. I show content country has influenced by theology but also politics, various bids influence status. The approach Council principal organization dictating regulations, shifted no less four times: from acceptance stunning, skepticism, acceptance, finally renewed acceptance. Theological concerns played role this process, social context politics just as important. over regulation slaughter may provide window onto broader debates on how Muslim communities adapt societies ethical non-Muslim majorities often dominant.