Mu' meneen Brothers and Sisters,

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one of our brothers/sisters has asked this question:

Is the meat that is available in Burger King and other resturants Halal?

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Answer:

Is the meat that is available in restaurants Halal?

In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is no one (no idol, no person, no grave, no prophet, no imam, no dai, nobody!) worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad(saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.

Brother, the question is obviously too general and wide to give a specific answer. It all depends on whether the meat that is being served has come from an Islamic country, or been slaughtered by a muslim or by a people of the Book. If the origin of the meat served, and /or the one who slaughtered the animal can be determined, then one can make a decision whether the food served is Halaal.

In such circumstances, it would be best to check with the restaurant itself.

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah’s Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

Your brother and well wisher in Islam,

Burhan