MUI Values The Widuran Fried Chicken Stall Case Potentially Damaged Solo Culinary Reputation

JAKARTA - Chairman of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) for Fatwa Asrorun Ni'am Sholeh reminded that the case of the Widuran Fried Chicken Shop could damage the reputation of Solo City, especially culinary entrepreneurs.

He said it was very likely if the case of the Widuran Fried Chicken Shop was not immediately taken firm steps, both administratively and legally.

"If no quick steps are taken, it can damage the religious and inclusive city of Solo. This Widuran case is an example of an dishonest and dishonest business actor who can damage the reputation of the city of Solo," said MUI Chairman for Fatwa Asrorun Ni'am in Jakarta, Monday, May 26, as reported by Antara.

Previously, the Widuran Fried Chicken Shop went viral containing non-halal materials after years of operation.

According to Ni'am, the Widuran Chicken Shop case can also harm business actors in Solo, damage public trust in all of Solo, and have an impact on reducing the number of tourists because of the feeling of insecurity towards the food menu in Solo.

Therefore, he encouraged local governments (Pemda) to immediately take steps, both administratively and legally, so as not to have a bad impact on the city of Solo.

He also emphasized that government officials must take firm steps, should not be ignored, to respond to the case.

Ni'am explained that business actors must comply with laws that require halal certificates for food products traded in Indonesia.

"Business actors must comply with laws that require halal certificates for food products traded in Indonesia. Otherwise, there are sanctions. Government officials must take firm steps, they must not be ignored," said Ni'am.

The Professor of Science, Fiqh UIN Jakarta, explained that chickens are halal animals for consumption. But if it is not slaughtered properly, then it can be haram and the law is like a carcass.

The determination of halal products, he said, is not only seen in the menu and materials, but must be ensured the processing process.

"Ayam is slaughtered properly, but if it is fried with pork oil, it is forbidden to consume. The chicken menu is not necessarily halal," he said.

According to him, the case of the Widuran Fried Chicken Shop provides an important lesson that every Muslim needs to be careful choosing a culinary place.

"It must be ensured that the halalness, check the halal certificate, ask the owner and control the indications," said Ni'am.