Chick-fil-A has been getting a lot of negative publicity lately due to the fact that their COO, Dan Cathy, made comments in support of traditional marriage. Many people assumed this meant he was against gay marriage because it goes against traditional values. This is simply not true.
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ToggleThe answer is no. Their products are not halal according to Islamic standards, but it is still possible for a Muslim to eat there. Why? Muslims can only eat food that has been prepared in accordance with the rules of Shariah Law. Chick-fil-A does not offer halal food, but purchasing a chicken sandwich without bacon or cheese is possible.
Chick-fil-A is not haram because they do not offer any pork products. Muslims are only prohibited from eating foods made from the meat of a pig. The company also offers kosher products that can be purchased by Jews & Muslims alike.
You have two options: 1) Ask an employee to remove the bacon from your sandwich and replace it with cheese. 2) Order one of Chick fil A’s certified kosher sandwiches or salads, which are made in strict accordance with Jewish dietary standards.
Certified kosher Chick fil-A products do not contain any meat other than turkey, and the preparation equipment does not come in contact with any dairy products. Muslims can eat these foods without violating their halal dietary restrictions.
The Chick fil website states the following: “We understand your concern about chicken products containing antibiotics. Chick-fil-A is committed to partnering with trusted farmers and suppliers to source only chickens raised without antibiotics, artificial hormones or steroids.”
They do not sell the halal product because they insist on using meat that they consider to be ethical. In their eyes, it makes more sense to ensure that the meat they use is antibiotic free rather than halal.
Chick-fil-A has been getting a lot of negative publicity lately due to the fact that their COO, Dan Cathy, made comments in support of traditional marriage. Many people assumed this meant he was against gay marriage because it goes against traditional values. This is simply not true.
It seems that the only meat Chick-fil-A uses is chicken. Some of their recipes contain a type of dairy called rennet, which is an enzyme found in the stomach lining of animals such as cows and goats. Some people have also noticed that there are traces of gelatin in some of their products.
Gelatin comes from the collagen inside animals’ skin and bones. The material is then boiled down into a substance that’s used in many types of food products to help improve texture, extend shelf life, enhance flavor/taste, emulsify liquids, thicken dairy products & more.
According to the pure Islamic law, Chick-fil-A is not a halal restaurant. However, these dietary restrictions can be ignored in extreme cases when one’s life is in danger.