Why Muslims Don't Eat Pork Novels & Stories

In my past life, when the company's capital chain was on the verge of collapse, I reached out to a close friend who helped introduce a wealthy investor from the Emirates. However, at the welcome banquet, Emily insisted on adding a pork dish. I explained to her that the Islamic holy book, the Qur'an, explicitly classified pork as an 'unclean' substance and strictly forbade its consumption. It was a rule rooted in religion's extreme emphasis on purity. Including pork on the menu would be a grave insult to them. Still, after hearing this, Emily was utterly dismissive. "You're just jealous that Kenneth and I are close, and you don't want me stealing your spotlight, right? If you don't want me to

"I can only eat Halal or if that's not available then Kosher, but all the stuff in there is labeled in foreign languages except for the eggs and the tortilla wraps." "Ah" Her lips began to tug in a smile. "So you're Jewish." I shake my head in denial and point to my hijab. "Muslim..." Something akin to concern glints in her eyes before they return to merriment again and she flashes me a lively smile. "Oh, I see. Yes, of course, the headscarf will excuse my ignorance. I wasn't aware that Muslims are allowed to eat Kosher. What was that you said you eat?"