The True Meaning of Halal Muslim son: why do we slit the throat of animals? Muslim father: because it is the best way for them to die. son: isn't it cruel? father: it is Halal. son: what is Halal? father: it means, when faced with an animal, you must slit its throat. son: but the mosque says that all non-muslims are animals. father: yes son, I am proud of you, you are beginning to understand.