The dhabih must fulfill the following conditions for the Dhabihah to meet the requirements of Islamic Law (Shari'ah):
Slaughter Agent / Dhabih must be at least 18 years of age.
Slaughter Agent / Dhabih must be a practicing Muslim.
Slaughter Agent / Dhabih must be well trained in the Islamic method of slaughtering and the IFNAS HALAL slaughtering procedures.
Slaughter Agent / Dhabih must be an active and upstanding member of a recognized Islamic organization.
Slaughter Agent / Dhabih must be mentally fit. Applicants who are mentally unfit donot qualify. (Halal Slaughter Agents must have steady hands to slaughter properly).
Slaughter Agent / Dhabih must be literate.
Slaughter Agent / Dhabih must undergo a stringent, intensive course followed by an examination to be certified by IFNAS.
The IFNAS provide inspection and certification services for HALAL Certification . . . .
Slaughter Agent / Dhabih must be at least 18 years of age. 
