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France's Halal meat - is it the real thing?
The French market for Halal food is expanding rapidly, giving rise to a number of issues - not least, how do we know its Halal? The fast food chain Quick - the number two burger chain in France after McDonald's - announced that 22 of its outlets would serve Halal meat only.
Halal shop to replace kosher Pita Plus
When Naumaan Hamid decided to expand his chain of Halal restaurants, the diverse and bustling business of downtown College Park was too appealing to pass up. But the diverse population that initially attracted him to the location isn't reacting the way he expected.
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Paris mosque slams burger chain's Muslim outreach
22 outlets of popular French fast food chain Quick are serving burgers it says respect Islamic dietary law. And while many Muslims are delighted, the powerful main Paris Mosque complained Thursday that Quick's criteria aren't all-encompassing enough, and that the operation is meaningless.
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French burger chain causes outrage by banning pork
Quick, the No. 2 burger chain in France after McDonald's, serves Halal-only food in 22 of its outlets, targeting the country's large Muslim population,
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If two worlds would meet in Luxembourg: Islamic finance and shipping
Historically, ship finance was undertaken by banks based in Hamburg, Germany, and these banks have been hit so hard that a few of them were close to bankruptcy. Considering the massive drop in tonnage prices, the credit committees of most banks have drastically reconsidered their lending strategy. Vessels are by nature Shariah compliant investments; this is an excellent opportunity for Islamic banks to step in to fill the financing gap left by the conventional banks and to become a viable alternative.
Meat industry defends Halal slaughter policy
Significant quantities of the meat sold in the UK on the open market are slaughtered under Halal standards, it has emerged. Industry estimates suggest strong Muslim demand for chicken and lamb has resulted in about 40% of poultry and 25-30% of lamb consumed in the UK meeting Halal specification.
Halal Slaughtering Discontinued in Iceland
South Iceland meat processing company Sláturfélag Sudurlands (SS) ceased slaughtering lambs in the Islamic fashion recently. CEO of SS Steinthór Skúlason said the decision is mainly based on the reactions of customers after the company’s practices were reported on.
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Halal-only outlets expanded
A French fast food chain announced on it would almost triple its line of Halal hamburger restaurants because sales had doubled in a trial that sparked a heated debate about the integration of Muslims.
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Former rock 'n' roll photographer puts Islam in front of the lens
Former rock 'n' roll photographer and Muslim convert Peter Sanders says he is trying to show the true face of Islam through his photography. Sanders is concerned that images of extremists and terrorists dominate the public's idea of Islam. He searches for more traditional images to remind people of Muslims' real heritage.
Burger chain launches more Halal restaurants in France
A popular fast-food brand said it would extend the number of Halal only restaurants in its chain in France, after a controversial pilot project in February proved a success. Some politicians reacted angrily to Quick's announcement earlier this year of its first Halal-only branches, saying the chain had deprived non-Muslims of a right to standard burgers and promoted social divisions. But the Belgian chain said it would switch 14 more of its French branches to serve only Halal meat, certified as slaughtered in accordance with Islamic practices, bringing the total in France to 22 of its restaurants.
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