Company

American Halal Foundation

Education

Alimi Program (Islamic Theological Studies), Hifz-ul-Qur’an

Expertise

Strategy Development, Ethical Halal Policy Implementation, Halal Standard Development, Community Spiritual Counseling, Islamic Finance, Human Resource Development

Training/ Certifications

JAKIM Training; MUI Training; SJPH Training, GSO/UAE.S Training, Alimi Certification

About

Beyond halal certification, Mohammad also explores intersections of Islamic finance and ethical business, bringing a holistic Shariah-based lens to organizational governance. He also holds executive roles across multiple industries, including clinical research, quality assurance, international food trading, education, and investment management. At AHF, Mohammad has led initiatives to streamline the halal certification process, develop audit tools for integrated compliance (e.g., Halal + SQF, GMP, Gluten-Free, etc), and coordinate AHF’s expanding certification footprint across industries like cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and industrial chemicals. Mohammad's work exemplifies a commitment to excellence, transparency, and efficiency—core values that align with AHF’s global mission of ensuring halal integrity.

Articles

Are Bacterial Cultures Halal? AHF Explainer Guide

Are Bacterial Cultures Halal? AHF Explainer Guide

Muslim consumers often ask whether bacterial cultures make a food halal (permissible) or not. In general, Islamic experts and halal authorities consider bacterial cultures permissible as long as no haram (forbidden) components are involved.  This explainer will...

10 Easy Halal Food Recipes to Try

10 Easy Halal Food Recipes to Try

It’s estimated that 1 in 4 people, globally, consume Halal food, therefore, if you’re an individual or a restaurant-owner, learning what makes food halal is gonna be important to you in the coming years. And even more crucially, learning some of the simple yet...

Are Mono Diglycerides Halal?

Are Mono Diglycerides Halal?

Quick Answer Mono- and diglycerides (E471) can be halal when they come from 100% plant-based oils or are produced synthetically. If they originate from pork, non-zabiha beef, or share equipment with non-halal fats, they are not halal. Always confirm the source or look...

Halal Certification for Meat & Poultry

Halal Certification for Meat & Poultry

Animals must be slaughtered a certain way in order to be considered halal. When not slaughtered with this technique, the meat of the animals is considered forbidden, or haram. General Halal Certification Requirements for Meat & Poultry #Requirement AreaKey AHF...