UNISA Halal Center Trains Yogyakarta Slaughterers to Ensure Slaughter is In Accordance With Islamic Law

Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta through the UNISA Halal Center has once again demonstrated its commitment in ensuring halal animal slaughter practices. For the second time, UNISA successfully held Halal Slaughterer training (JULEHA) on Saturday (5/24/2025). A total of 70 participants enthusiastically participated in this training, which ended with the practice of slaughtering 3 goats and 20 chickens according to Islamic law in the parking lot of Walidah Dahlan Mosque.

Chairman of the training committee, Hendrato Setiabudi Nugroho, S.E., M.Si., explained that the main objective of this training was to equip participants with skills that are in accordance with the Indonesian National Work Competency Standards (SKKNI).

“This comes from our concern. It turns out that many butchers have not carried out slaughter procedures in accordance with Sharia. This raises our sense of responsibility to literate and train their skills,” explained Hendrato.

He added that although this training has not reached the certification stage, it is hoped that the knowledge provided can be applied directly by the participants in the community. “Although we cannot reach certification, at least with this training we teach the knowledge for them to apply in the community later,” he continued.

The training was not only attended by UNISA students, but also involved local residents and representatives of Muhammadiyah branches throughout Yogyakarta, as well as collaborating with the Juleha Yogyakarta community which consists of certified butchers.

Ahmad Mutohar, one of the participants from Darussalam Kaliabu Kidul Mosque, Gamping, expressed his valuable experience. “In the past, I only saw, and when I was told to do it, I was not brave enough. Insha Allah, I have practiced slaughtering goats, and next year I will be brave enough to slaughter cows,” said Mutohar enthusiastically.

This training is expected to improve the quality of slaughtermen in Yogyakarta and ensure the consumption of halal meat for the community.