Separating an animal's head from body after slaughtering

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Q: Many questions are sent to us about the ruling on severing the head of an animal from its body directly after slaughtering. We hope Your Eminence will issue a Fatwa about the ruling on this practice. May Allah preserve you for the service of Islam and Muslims!

A: It is not permissible to sever the head of an animal from its body directly after slaughtering, because this involves torturing the animal. In fact, the person should wait until he is sure that the animal is dead.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.