McDonalds, KFC, And Pizza Hut Refuse To Serve Halal Meat According to recent reports, McDonalds, KFC and Pizza Hut have just turned down a request from an imam to offer Islamic-certified Halal meet. The request came from Hong Kongs chief imam, who insisted that the offering would be a shrewd business move. Mufti Muhammad Arshad reportedly contacted the three biggest chains to request that they begin serving halal meat in many of their outlets. Halal means permissible in Arabic. As it pertains to meat, it means that it comes from an animal that is slaughtered according to Islamic law. In order for meat to pass these standards, Allahs name must be pronounced during slaughter, a very sharp instrument must be used to slit the animal at the throat and the animal must be conscious and hung upside down to bleed dry. Pork and certain cuts of meat are also prohibited. Arshad claims that he sent letters to the three chains, who all confirmed that they did not plan to introduce halal meat in their outlets. Still, Arshad insists it will only be a matter of time before they join. Its disappointing that we could not convince the companies, he wrote. It doesnt have to be Hong Kong-wide. In the main areas, like Central, Wan Chai, Tsim Sha Tsui, the New Territories and at the airport, it would be a great service. The companies have to realize there is a need for this and that it is good business for them. What do you think? Do you support these three chains standing up for what they believe and refusing to give into demands? 