How must food be prepared to classed as halal?

* Slaughtered according to Islamic law. This means that the animal must be killed by a sharp knife, and the blood must be drained from the animal's body.

* The animal must be healthy and free from disease.

* The meat must be cooked thoroughly.

* No alcohol, pork, or other forbidden ingredients should be used in the preparation of halal food.

* All equipment and utensils used to prepare halal food must be clean and free from contamination.