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The Arabic word 'halal' refers to food which is acceptable under Islamic religious law. This small halal butcher in the Auckland suburb of Mt Roskill is receiving a delivery of meat slaughtered by the traditional Dhabiha method. Alcoholic drinks, pork and some other foods are not halal.
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