The university has officially committed to integrating halal options into our dining facilities. This ensures that current and future students can maintain their dietary needs without compromise while they pursue their education. I am deeply appreciative of the collective resolve that guided us to this result.
March 9, 2014
Final supporters
Similar to Kosher food preparation practiced by Jewish individuals, Muslims are recommended by the Quran, their holy book, to eat “Zabiha Halal” meat that is prepared in a manner emphasizing cleanliness. Halal meat is widely available in major cities where Muslim families reside and is delivered to South Asian supermarkets from slaughterhouses across the United States.
Unfortunately, when Muslim students leave home to attain a college education, access to halal food can be limited as very few universities, especially in Oklahoma, serve halal meat in their cafeterias, union, and dorms. This poses a major dietary restriction on Muslim students who have enough on their plate to worry about.
According to a survey conducted by the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America, 77% of Muslim students from 135 major universities across the United States have no access to halal food. Not accustomed to a strict vegetarian or pescetarian diet, students are forced into unhealthy eating practices, since they have no option of eating any kind of meat other than Halal meat. These unhealthy practices can result in a diet devoid of essential nutrients and benefits provided by a moderate amount of meat.
Currently, Oklahoma State is one of a few universities in Oklahoma that does not provide students with a partial Halal menu at a price that is consistent with that provided to other students at dining halls. On the behalf of the Muslim student population at the Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, we are petitioning the University to look into providing a halal option to students and devise a plan that eases the burden on Muslim students. This can be accomplished through working with OSU Dining Services to understand and implement a cost-effective yet convenient method to provide students with halal food on some sort of basis.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding on how to get this kind of meat.
Sincerely,
Kumail AlSaihati
(405) 473-7236
Updates
February 17, 2014
The stories shared by students struggling to find adequate nutrition on campus have been both enlightening and sobering to read. We are currently preparing to present this gathered feedback to the dining services administration to discuss practical ways to improve food accessibility for everyone on campus.
February 17, 2014
Seeing this level of engagement suggests a genuine appetite for change within our campus community. I am moved by the conversations this has sparked regarding the daily realities of our students. This momentum encourages me to believe that we can build a more inclusive environment for everyone.
Reached 100 supporters
February 17, 2014
79 Comments
For my Technical Writing class, we are writing a proposal to add Halal meat to the campus selections.
Halal meat is not only good for Muslims but for non muslims that want a healthier option on the menu like myself! Students deserve to eat well and have a choice on their diet especially if they are forced to remain in campus all day and study!
Just imagine, Zabiha Halal Chick Fil-A or Johnny Rockets. Will only help their business. InshaAllah.
It's going to build a good reputation of the university and will attract middle eastern students
i like the idea because i know a lot of Muslim's students who have hard time finding Halal meet especially for those who live on campus and do not drive.
It's a good petition.
Good Initiative!!
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The university has officially committed to integrating halal options into our dining facilities. This ensures that current and future students can maintain their dietary needs without compromise while they pursue their education. I am deeply appreciative of the collective resolve that guided us to this result.
March 9, 2014
Final supporters
Similar to Kosher food preparation practiced by Jewish individuals, Muslims are recommended by the Quran, their holy book, to eat “Zabiha Halal” meat that is prepared in a manner emphasizing cleanliness. Halal meat is widely available in major cities where Muslim families reside and is delivered to South Asian supermarkets from slaughterhouses across the United States.
Unfortunately, when Muslim students leave home to attain a college education, access to halal food can be limited as very few universities, especially in Oklahoma, serve halal meat in their cafeterias, union, and dorms. This poses a major dietary restriction on Muslim students who have enough on their plate to worry about.
According to a survey conducted by the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America, 77% of Muslim students from 135 major universities across the United States have no access to halal food. Not accustomed to a strict vegetarian or pescetarian diet, students are forced into unhealthy eating practices, since they have no option of eating any kind of meat other than Halal meat. These unhealthy practices can result in a diet devoid of essential nutrients and benefits provided by a moderate amount of meat.
Currently, Oklahoma State is one of a few universities in Oklahoma that does not provide students with a partial Halal menu at a price that is consistent with that provided to other students at dining halls. On the behalf of the Muslim student population at the Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, we are petitioning the University to look into providing a halal option to students and devise a plan that eases the burden on Muslim students. This can be accomplished through working with OSU Dining Services to understand and implement a cost-effective yet convenient method to provide students with halal food on some sort of basis.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding on how to get this kind of meat.
Sincerely,
Kumail AlSaihati
(405) 473-7236
Updates
February 17, 2014
The stories shared by students struggling to find adequate nutrition on campus have been both enlightening and sobering to read. We are currently preparing to present this gathered feedback to the dining services administration to discuss practical ways to improve food accessibility for everyone on campus.
February 17, 2014
Seeing this level of engagement suggests a genuine appetite for change within our campus community. I am moved by the conversations this has sparked regarding the daily realities of our students. This momentum encourages me to believe that we can build a more inclusive environment for everyone.
Reached 100 supporters
February 17, 2014
79 Comments
I would love to have halal food on campus , promoting oklahoma state university as one of the best universities respecting yhe muslim population around the world!
For my Technical Writing class, we are writing a proposal to add Halal meat to the campus selections.
Halal meat is not only good for Muslims but for non muslims that want a healthier option on the menu like myself! Students deserve to eat well and have a choice on their diet especially if they are forced to remain in campus all day and study!
Just imagine, Zabiha Halal Chick Fil-A or Johnny Rockets. Will only help their business. InshaAllah.
It's going to build a good reputation of the university and will attract middle eastern students
i like the idea because i know a lot of Muslim's students who have hard time finding Halal meet especially for those who live on campus and do not drive.
It's a good petition.
Good Initiative!!
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I would love to have halal food on campus , promoting oklahoma state university as one of the best universities respecting yhe muslim population around the world!