Is Popeyes Chicken Halal?

Is Popeyes Chicken Halal?

Lately we have received several inquiries regarding Popeyes Canada. It is difficult to keep track of all comments and to ensure all queries have been responded to, we have decided to compile a small questionnaire below under one post. It wasn’t created by Popeyes. Hope it helps.

Be advised this post shall not be taken for or against Popeyes, as we respect all dining choices. The intention is to simply bring you the best possible information available and within our ability to help you make an informed decision. And Allah knows best. Please read below.

IS POPEYES CHICKEN HALAL?
YES.

IS IT MACHINE SLAUGHTERED HALAL?
YES.

IS MACHINE SLAUGHTER HALAL?
THERE IS A VALID IKHTILAF (DIFFERENCE OF SCHOLARLY OPINION) ON MACHINE SLAUGHTER BY MANY OF THE WORLD’S ULEMA. ULTIMATELY, IT ALL DEPENDS ON WHICH FIQH OPINION YOU FOLLOW.

WHO IS THEIR SUPPLIER?
DUNN-RITE FOODS / SUNRISE POULTRY PROCESSORS LTD. HALAL CERTIFIED BY ISLAMIC FOOD AND NUTRITION COUNCIL OF CANADA.

ARE ALL POPEYES LOCATIONS HALAL?
YES. THEIR POULTRY MEATS IN CANADA ARE SOURCED FROM THE SAME SUPPLIERS.

IS POPEYES MUSLIM OWNED?
POPEYES IS A FRANCHISE. SOME OF THE FRANCHISES ARE MUSLIM OWNED.

DOES POPEYES RECIPES IN CANADA CONTAIN PORK?
NO. POPEYES CANADA HAVE CONFIRMED THEIR RECIPES DO NOT CONTAIN ANY PORK.

DECISION. WHEN IN DOUBT IT’S BEST TO AVOID. AND ALLAH KNOWS BEST