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Birmingham mosques come out against Halal machine slaughtering
Mosques in Birmingham have called for consumers and processors to be made more of aware of machine slaughtering used in Halal meat production.
East Lancashire primary school becomes first credited by Halal organisation
An East Lancashire primary school has become the first in the UK to be credited by the Halal Monitoring Committee.
Row over barbecue as primary school opts to offer Halal sausages
A row over sausages has a school community sizzling amid competing claims of bigotry and animal cruelty.
Ethical Consumerism? Thanks, make mine Halal
The growth of organic and natural, care for animals and the environment, and demand for fair trade are all helping Halal gain a stronger foothold within the global economy. Why? Simply because Halal encompasses all of these, and more! Halal, as it’s full meaning continue to be unpacked, is increasingly being seen as an all-encompassing concept that demands serious consideration by all manufacturers and businesses, especially the ones that already believe in the concept of ethical consumerism. Indications are already pointing to that direction amongst the non-Muslim manufacturers, whether they realise that it is Halal or not. As it is, many organic producers are realising that they might as well be Halal certified since the two concepts share the same objective – ethical consumerism. Click on the title to read more...
Islam and the Environment
When will Muslims realise that part of jihad is also to care for the environment? We're paying too high a price for neglecting God's natural treasures. There is a war that needs to be addressed: prolonged environmental abuse is detrimental to the next generation of the ummah. Islam and ‘eco-friendly’ are not two words and concepts that one associates with immediately, truth be told. In fact, they seem to be worlds apart! From a cursory survey conducted among friends living across the globe, the two are alien to each other. But is Islam against being environmentally friendly? No. Far from it, Islam teaches man to not only respect his neighbour but also Mother Nature. The Quran is peppered with relevant verses that encourage the ummah to protect and care for the environment. Click on the title to read more...
New Study Reveals Little Economic Benefit of Polar Bear Trophy Hunting in Canada
A new study, The Economics of Polar Bear Trophy Hunting in Canada, jointly released on Friday by Humane Society International and International Fund for Animal Welfare, reveals that polar bear hunts provide little economic benefit to Canada’s Inuit communities. The study shows that the income derived from polar bear trophy hunting amounts to only a small fraction of Northern Canada’s economy and is concentrated in few hands.
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Coffee: The favoured hot drink in Australia
Sales of hot drink products in Australia surpassed AUD1,350 million in the year 2008 and is expected to be worth AUD1,473 million in 2013, with the coffee category accounting for the largest share followed by tea according to Datamonitor’s report “ Hot drinks in Australia to 2013”. The biggest growth in coffee is coming from out-of-home consumption with more and more consumers adopting the idea of café culture. In the tea category, consumers are showing increasing interest towards specialty tea segments such as green tea and herbal tea due to its perceived health and wellness benefits.
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Racism and beef burgers
French politicians say the company is breaching the country’s secular tradition. In eight restaurants Quick is serving only beef from cows slaughtered in accordance with Islamic practice and all pork products have been removed.
Halal Animal Feed: The Beginning of the Halal Process
The concept of Halal is the only control methodology which takes into account the origin and composition of the animal feed to ensure the safety, quality and Halal aspects of meat products. While this may be yet be the practice, a company in France has developed Halal feed to ensure the entire supply chain, from farm to plate, is indeed Halal and good for human consumption.