Why are restaurants becoming Halal?

Question

Why are restaurants becoming Halal?

Answer 1

I feel the same as you do about it. But the thing that sickens me to my stomach is people who say things like, it tastes the same, so whats the difference......The brain dead British people who are willing to roll over and accept this kind of animal cruelty in their own country is getting as big a concern to me as the practise of Halal. The British have lost control, because they have lost their balls.

Answer 2

Boycott them.



With KFC, I actually told them that I wouldn't be eating at any of their outlets until they reversed this stupid idea. They didn't bother to reply of course. Apparently they're doing a U-turn now. So it works.



It'll be Sharia law next. I can hear the politicians now; "This clearly won't be replacing English law, but we feel Muslims ought to be allowed to carry out their cultural rights in certain types of cases" or some such bull.

Answer 3

Halal is disgusting animal cruelty. I suggest you boycott establishments which sell halal products and complain in the strongest possible terms.



http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2977086.stm

The method of animal slaughter used by Jews and Muslims should be banned immediately, according to an independent advisory group. (2003)



And it's not only restaurants, it's school dinners too.

http://www.metro.co.uk/news/837300-halal-only-school-meals-plan-sparks-parent-anger



I wonder how much that independent investigation cost. More money down the drain.

Answer 4

Halal slaughtering involves cutting through the large arteries in the neck with one swipe of a blade, while a Muslim butcher recites a religious verse. All blood is then drained away since the consumption of blood is forbidden under Islamic law.



Animal welfare campaigners say the method, which is exempted from UK welfare laws, is inhumane as animals are not stunned before being killed. We've turned the clock back 100 years just to pander to an ethnic minority.



I would never eat any such meat that has been killed in such a cruel and barbaric way.

Answer 5

I wont eat from a place which serves Halal or Kosher only, the way the animals get killed is sick and in humane, whilst the meat i eat the animals get knocked out with a shock, and feel no pain at all.

But KFC is now doing a u turn after the stores counted a loss in profits after the news leaked.



I expect the schools and other fast food chains like Subway to serve a non Halal option.



EDIT: @ Reuben

Sikhs and Christians are speaking out, i'm part of the EDL all is welcome to the group to help us combat radicals.



@Mr Tell

They already have Sharia Law courts.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/2957428/Sharia-law-courts-operating-in-Britain.html



@JBKS

Just look and see if they sell Bacon.

Or look for one of these.

http://www.google.co.uk/images?rlz=1T4ADFA_enGB374GB375&q=halal+symbol&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=univ&ei=kk5cTNGuIcOOjAe6j-TxAw&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CCcQsAQwAA

I also heard Cadburys chocolate is Halal.

Answer 6

To pander to ethnic minorities who want or demand their own special ways. As far as i care as a meat eater animals die so i can live. I hate the thought of some heathen prayer being recanted over the very flesh of the animal i'm consuming. It didn't die just so Muslims could eat at the same places as kaffir. The death of an animal is never a religious rite or right for me, its because i like its flesh and humans are meat eaters it should never have anything to do with religion. It won't be long before they get pork banned unless we stamp this idocy out now. What i find so disagreeable is non halal is allowed if there is no alternative or if the Muslims life depended on it, if they see no wrong in that then why do they insist we follow their ways? A muslim could for example be allowed to eat pork snout anus bits dog food if there was no other food available. There are more fast food joints than just KFC so they could set up their own halal Muslim only shitburger joints if they wanted to.

Answer 7

Restaurants are becoming Halal because it caters to more people. Muslims only eat Halal, people of other faiths generally CAN eat Halal and non-Halal. I am Muslim, I have several Sikh friends and and when we go out to eat, none of them have had objections when eating Halal meat.



Muslims select the vegetarian option when there is no Halal, they don't force other people to eat Halal meat and cater for them. As long as there is a vegetarian option.



Of course recently in the UK, there has been the rise of bigots like the EDL who never had a problem eating Halal meat before from indian and pakistani restaurants and take aways, but suddenly now they have a "moral objection". Which is fine, that is what the vegetarian option is for.

Answer 8

I don't think it will effect hardly anyone as most people go to KFC for chicken - it doesn't matter if it halal, organic or free range - it's still chicken. As usual the Daily Mail is trying to stir up controversy where there is none. KFC are just catering to a market and making money, that's what businesses do. In reply to Buddha above, if you were really concerned about animal cruelty you wouldn't eat in a place like KFC in the first place. It is not exactly known for its good treatment of chickens.

Answer 9

How would I know if it is halhal meat when i go to a restaurant .....I would like to know.....because I am afraid I dont want to eat it.....

Answer 10

In a democracy like England, it is a real shame to hear a story like this.



But, I'm afriad this country is too scared to speak up against Muslims...and so they always seem to get their way to some extent.



The Sikhs and Christians should stop sitting backstage and let their voices be heard, rather than letting Muslims hog the spotlight.

Answer 11

1. It seems not cut and dried that Sikh's may not eat Halal. Is it not the case that as there has been animosity between the two faiths, that many Sikhs choose not to, rather than being spiritually forbidden?

www.islamawareness.net/Sikhism/halal_for_sikhs.pdf



2. KFC's website says:

"We have chosen a number of stores that are located within areas where we anticipate demand for a Halal offer from KFC. However, we are committed to offering our customers choice and there is a non-trial restaurant in close proximity. The restaurant manager or crew members will be able to provide you with the address details should you need them"

and then:

"We will always only purchase high quality, Grade A, farm-assured chicken from the same leading suppliers used by Britain's major retailers. We remain committed to the same animal welfare standards and continue to insist that our poultry is stunned before slaughter, using a technique called 'stun-to-stun' - a pain free process that makes the animal insensible to pain and suffering. All our suppliers are contractually required to meet or exceed all relevant UK and EU legislation."



I'm sure you are aware that some interpretations - especially from UK Muslims DO allow stunning before killing, making it a lot less torturous.



Frankly I'm surprised you didn't have a look at what KFC had to say



It's harder to know Nando's stance, but this link suggests that they too stun their chicken before slaughter:

http://www.ramadantimetable.co.uk/home/articles/57-is-nandos-haram

Answer 12

Halal meat doesn't taste any different from the normal meat that you eat. So people who aren't Muslims can eat both types but Muslims can eat only halal so it's better to have halal places.



I do think it's right that resteraunts are doing that because Muslims are all over the world and they are so not a minority. Just because your religion is more then Muslims doesn't mean you can control everything. The Muslims live there as well as you so you have to learn to share. :D



-picturethisxx

Answer 13

I do agree with you but lets put this into perspective. God or Allah or anyone else you or I worship surely does not have time to watch what everyone eats. If you eat this meat what is going to happen to you now or in the hereafter. These laws are made by men not God or Allah.

Answer 14

It tastes the same so it doesn't matter, I agree with you upon this matter but why bother arguing about it cause its not going to change.



Edit - i didnt know that Sikh's can't eat halal meat, sorry if i offended you.

Answer 15

Nearly all animals are killed in a cruel manner. Here in the USA and many places that we get our meat from poke holes in the animals, mutilate them, slam them around, cut them open alive, etc.