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

Mohammad Hussaini is the Executive Director at the American Halal Foundation with extensive expertise in food, cosmetic, nutraceutical, and ingredient manufacturing. 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. Beyond halal certification, Mohammad also explores intersections of Islamic finance and ethical business, bringing a holistic Islamic Guidelines-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.

Articles

Is Duck Halal? AHF Explainer

Is Duck Halal? AHF Explainer

Short Answer: Yes, Duck Is Halal When Slaughtered Islamically Is duck halal? Yes, duck is considered a halal species in Islamic dietary law, provided it is slaughtered according to halal requirements. This means the question is not only about the animal itself. It is...

What Is Halal Meat?

What Is Halal Meat?

In simple terms, halal meat is meat that comes from animals slaughtered according to Islamic dietary guidelines. Whilst most assume halal meat is only about the method of slaughter, it actually encompasses the entire process from meat handling, processing to...

Is Turkey Halal? AHF Explainer

Is Turkey Halal? AHF Explainer

Turkey is a lawful poultry species under AHF Halal Standards. But halal status does not come from species alone. It also depends on how the bird was slaughtered, which ingredients were added, and whether the product remained free of contamination during processing and...