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Which Cosmetic & Personal Care Brands Are Halal?
The demand for halal cosmetics has already surpassed $50 billion and continues to grow rapidly, driven by increasing demand for premium, halal-certified products. With rising consumer awareness and...
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Which Cosmetic & Personal Care Brands Are Halal?
The demand for halal cosmetics has already surpassed $50 billion and continues to grow rapidly, driven by increasing demand for premium, halal-certified products. With rising consumer awareness and stricter regulatory requirements in halal-majority markets,...
How to Verify a Halal Certificate?
A halal certificate should do more than show a symbol on packaging. It should help buyers, importers, retailers, and consumers feel confident that a product or facility has been reviewed through a documented halal certification process. Halal certification is not...
Muslim Dietary Restrictions – A Complete Guide
Islam is the world’s fastest-growing religion. It’s the second-largest religion behind Christianity with more than 1.9 billion Muslims in the world today. For Muslims, dietary restrictions play a major role in daily life, shaping what they eat, how food is...
What is Islamic Jurisprudence? An Introduction to Islamic Fiqh Principles
Islamic jurisprudence, or fiqh, is a comprehensive field of Islamic sciences that deals with the understanding and implementation of Islamic laws derived from the Qur’an and Sunnah. It is a critical aspect of Islamic thought, as it governs both individual and...
What is Halal? What Halal Exactly Means
Halal (also spelled halaal) is an Arabic word that means “lawful or permitted.” It is a term that is used in the Islamic religion and dietary concepts in contrast with the word haram (which means “unlawful or not allowed”). These terms indicate which life practices...
What is Sertu? A Guide to Intensive Halal Cleaning and Using RLU
Sertu is an Islamic method of spiritual purification and cleaning, specifically used when surfaces or objects are contaminated with major najis (impurities). This practice is rooted in Islamic jurisprudence, ensuring both physical and spiritual cleanliness as...
How AHF Ensures the Highest Integrity in Halal Certification with Blockchain Technology
The American Halal Foundation (AHF) uses blockchain technology to bring unmatched transparency and trust to halal certification. Utilizing blockchain has revolutionized halal certification for consumers, businesses, and regulators to verify compliance and ensure...
List of Foods That May Contain Pork
A number of everyday foods may contain pork, from meat & poultry products to snacks. As pork derivatives are also often used as additives in food, this makes it challenging to identify and avoid them, especially if you’re adhering to Islamic dietary...
Is Milk Halal? What Consumers Need to Ask Manufacturers & Retailers
While milk is inherently regarded halal (permissible) in Islam, its halal status can be affected by a variety of conditions, notably in commercial manufacturing. Here is a detailed breakdown of what makes milk halal or non-halal: Check Out: What Can Muslims Not...
What Can Muslims Not Eat? Guide to Islamic Dietary Laws
What Can Muslims Not Eat? Guide to Islamic Dietary Laws Islam dietary guidelines have clear and precise rules about what Muslims cannot eat. With over 2 billion Muslims worldwide, understanding these restrictions is a significant factor in global food...
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