Define Halal, By Peer Syed Mohyuddin Mahboob

1. Halaal means that the Shariah has made it permissible to consume.

2. The animal must be slaughtered in a Shari manner, i.e. the windpipe, oesophagus and the 2 jugular veins must be severed or at least 3 of them.
The name of Allah must be taken at the time of slaughtering.
The slaughterer must not be a Mushrik (one who ascribes partners to Allah), nor one who denies the existence of Allah.

3. The benefits of eating Halaal include obeying the command of Allah Tala and His beloved last Rasul [sallallaahu alayhi wa alehe aw sallam], protecting oneself from spiritual contamination, ability to perform good deeds and Halaal food is also healthier.

4. Kosher refers to what the Jews consider permissible to consume.

5. Zabeeha refers to an animal slaughtered in the Sharee manner, therefore, Halaal.
Allah knows better