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 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...

What is Lab-Grown Meat? A Comprehensive Scientific Guide

What is Lab-Grown Meat? A Comprehensive Scientific Guide

Lab-grown meat (also known as cultivated meat or cultured meat) is genuine animal meat produced by growing animal cells outside of a living animal in a controlled environment​.In essence, instead of raising and slaughtering livestock, we can cultivate muscle and fat...

Webinar on Halal Certification for Cosmetics 

Webinar on Halal Certification for Cosmetics 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLiFCsTuGQI The American Halal Foundation (AHF) was honored to be featured in the recent webinar hosted by the Personal Care Products Council, titled “Halal Beauty: Navigating Certification and Regulation Worldwide.” The session brought...

Halal Certification Requirements for Packaging Manufacturers

Halal Certification Requirements for Packaging Manufacturers

Halal packaging is critical for maintaining the integrity of halal products. Even if a food, medicine, nutraceutical, or a cosmetic is produced with all halal ingredients, its status can be compromised by the very packaging that contains it.  In fact, if a halal...