Ask the ayatollah

Michael Crowley of the New Republic shares an interesting bit of information: The Ayatollah Khamenei, who is the Supreme Leader of Iran, has a fully functioning website with a Q&A section regarding Islamic Law. Need to know about how to slaughter a chicken in accordance with Islamic Law? Just click on the tab that says […]

Michael Crowley of the New Republic shares an interesting bit of information: The Ayatollah Khamenei, who is the Supreme Leader of Iran, has a fully functioning website with a Q&A section regarding Islamic Law.

Need to know about how to slaughter a chicken in accordance with Islamic Law? Just click on the tab that says “Eating/Smoking” and scroll down to “Slaughtering Chickens.”

Sample question: While slaughtering chickens with new machines, the name of Allah is not said for each chicken due to fast work. Can we eat them?


Purity, prayer, fasting, music, medical issues , and yes, even beard shaving are covered under the Ayatollah’s questions. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, then you can submit a question yourself.

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