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Ramadan: When Islamic Finance Rediscovers Its Soul

Every Ramadan, the Muslim world doesn’t just fast from food — it fasts from forgetfulness. For …

What Is the Role of Islamic Schools in Supporting Minority Education?

On a cool, quiet morning just beyond the city limits of London, a small group of students steps off …

The Halal Economy in 2027: 5 Shifts in Consumer Behavior I Am Seeing Right Now

In the third week of September 2025, I was standing by a coffee table at a closed-door industry …

Pakistan 2.0: From Singapore’s Smart Nation to Pakistan’s Smart Ummah

Pakistan 2.0: From Singapore’s Smart Nation to Pakistan’s Smart Ummah

Pakistan 2.0 deserves an argument—nothing more, nothing less. By 2030, the pivotal question for policymakers, investors, and the diaspora should no longer be whether Pakistan can transform, but …

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Top Stories

Top 10  Fraudulent Schemes Linked to Islamic Finance (2010 – 2025)

Top 10  Fraudulent Schemes Linked to Islamic Finance (2010 – 2025)

Top 10 Most Influential Muslim Scientists in History

Top 10 Most Influential Muslim Scientists in History

Muslim Startups Transforming Tourism, Food, Banking Sectors

Muslim Startups Transforming Tourism, Food, Banking Sectors

Is Crypto Halal in Islam? What Top Islamic Scholars Really Say (Complete 2026 Guide)

Is Crypto Halal in Islam? What Top Islamic Scholars Really Say (Complete 2026 Guide)


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Pakistan 2.0: From Singapore’s Smart Nation to Pakistan’s Smart Ummah

Pakistan 2.0 deserves an argument—nothing more, nothing less. By 2030, the …

Ramadan: When Islamic Finance Rediscovers Its Soul

Every Ramadan, the Muslim world doesn’t just fast from food — it fasts from …

Top 10  Fraudulent Schemes Linked to Islamic Finance (2010 – 2025)

Every sunrise brings a new “halal investment” promise in our social‑media feeds …

Dow Jones Islamic Index and ESG & Catholic Funds: Performance Comparison 2025

In 2025, the Dow Jones Islamic Market U.S. Index (DJIM U.S.) continued to prove that faith‑based …

Dow Jones Islamic Index and ESG & Catholic Funds: Performance Comparison 2025

How to Teach Kids Money Skills the Halal Way — Just $5 a Week

How to Teach Kids Money Skills the Halal Way — Just $5 a Week

The Halal Times at an Inflection Point: A Lean Path to Islamic Finance Leadership

The Halal Times at an Inflection Point: A Lean Path to Islamic Finance Leadership

AI’s Impact Map on Islamic Banking Divisions

AI’s Impact Map on Islamic Banking Divisions

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Halal Food

The Halal Economy in 2027: 5 Shifts in Consumer Behavior I Am Seeing Right Now

In the third week of September 2025, I was standing by a coffee table at a closed-door industry forum in Kuala Lumpur, listening to a logistics …

How to Read a Halal Food Label: What to Look for and Avoid

When it comes to food, Muslims have specific dietary restrictions. This can make grocery shopping and food preparation a bit tricky. But with a little …

Halal Meat in the Foodservice Industry: Opportunities for Restaurants and Caterers

Can the growth of the Halal meat market impact the foodservice industry? The answer is a resounding YES. The Halal meat market is reshaping the food …

Halal and Food Security: Why Self-Reliance Matters in a Fragile Global Marketplace

Halal and Food Security: Why Self-Reliance Matters in a Fragile Global Marketplace

As geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions and climate pressures intensify, halal food is no longer just a matter of certification; it is becoming a …
Halal Slaughter: To Stun or Not to Stun? The Debate Every Muslim Needs to Understand

Halal Slaughter: To Stun or Not to Stun? The Debate Every Muslim Needs to Understand

2026’s Best Places in America for Halal Foodies

Mayor-Elect Mamdani Backs Vendor License Bill to Tackle ‘Halal-Flation’

Mayor-Elect Mamdani Backs Vendor License Bill to Tackle ‘Halal-Flation’

How to Bring Japanese Halal Cooking Into Your Kitchen

How to Bring Japanese Halal Cooking Into Your Kitchen



Halal Shopping Guide

How To Make Millions By Selling Halal Supplements

Imagine this: In September 2025, Zaytun Vitamins—a trailblazing halal-certified brand—unveiled its latest innovation, a premium magnesium glycinate …

Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre Opens New Terminal with Muslim Friendly VIP Lounge

The Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre (HKBAC), the city’s only private jet terminal, has officially opened a new passenger terminal worth HK$500 …

Halal Holidays Offers Exclusive Travel Packages in Turkey, Malaysia and Thailand

Kuala Lumpur (September 2025) – HalalHolidays.asia, a leading Muslim-friendly travel platform, has introduced its latest collection of exclusive …

Vietnam’s Halal Herbal Medicine Industry: Scaling from Local Cooperatives to Global Halal Value Chains

Vietnam’s Halal Herbal Medicine Industry: Scaling from Local Cooperatives to Global Halal Value Chains

From small-scale farming areas to integrated production, processing, and distribution chains, Vietnam’s herbal medicine cooperatives are steadily rising, strengthening linkages with enterprises and …
Is lipstick with pork-derived ingredients Halal?

Is lipstick with pork-derived ingredients Halal?

Top 10 Halal Restaurants in Singapore

Top 10 Halal Restaurants in Singapore

How To Make Millions By Selling Halal Supplements

How To Make Millions By Selling Halal Supplements

Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre Opens New Terminal with Muslim Friendly VIP Lounge

Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre Opens New Terminal with Muslim Friendly VIP Lounge


Pakistan 2.0: From Singapore’s Smart Nation to Pakistan’s Smart Ummah

Pakistan 2.0 deserves an argument—nothing more, nothing less. By 2030, the pivotal question for policymakers, investors, and the diaspora should no …

Ramadan: When Islamic Finance Rediscovers Its Soul

Every Ramadan, the Muslim world doesn’t just fast from food — it fasts from forgetfulness. For thirty days, we recalibrate our spiritual and economic …

Top 10  Fraudulent Schemes Linked to Islamic Finance (2010 – 2025)

Every sunrise brings a new “halal investment” promise in our social‑media feeds — digital gold here, Modaraba tokens there, and a start‑up claiming to …

Is Crypto Halal in Islam? What Top Islamic Scholars Really Say (Complete 2026 Guide)

Is Crypto Halal in Islam? What Top Islamic Scholars Really Say (Complete 2026 Guide)

Contemporary Islamic scholarship does not treat cryptocurrency as inherently halal or haram by default. Instead, most credible scholars and Islamic finance institutions evaluate crypto through …

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Dow Jones Islamic Index and ESG & Catholic Funds: Performance Comparison 2025

How to Teach Kids Money Skills the Halal Way — Just $5 a Week

The Halal Times at an Inflection Point: A Lean Path to Islamic Finance Leadership

AI’s Impact Map on Islamic Banking Divisions

How to Build a Halal Crypto Portfolio in 2026: A Shariah-Compliant Investment Strategy



Halal Marketing

Programmatic Guaranteed vs Preferred Deals

As programmatic advertising continues to evolve, advertisers are no longer limited to open auctions and real-time bidding alone. Many brands and …

Why the Future of the Halal Economy Will Be Decided by Storytellers

Every halal business begins with an intention. Before the factory.Before the funding round.Before the certificate on the wall. There is a moment when …

How Food Brands Can Market to Muslims

Consumers are more conscious than ever about where their food comes from—and Muslim consumers are no exception. In her latest column, Ogilvy Noor’s …

Top 5 Halal Business Ideas for 2024

Top 25 Halal Business Ideas To Try in 2026

In 2026, the halal economy is firmly established as a global, values-driven commercial ecosystem rather than a niche market. What makes halal businesses particularly attractive today is not only …
Top 10 Halal Businesses You Can Start Right Now

Top 10 Halal Businesses You Can Start Right Now

How to Start an Abaya Business?

How to Start an Abaya Business?

47 Rejections to Rocket Fuel: A Gen Z Grad's AI Hack for Conquering 2025's Job Jungle

47 Rejections to Rocket Fuel: A Gen Z Grad’s AI Hack for Conquering 2025’s Job Jungle

Why Should You Get Media Coverage For Your Halal Brand?

Why Should You Get Media Coverage For Your Halal Brand?


Economy Watch

Top 10 Most Influential Muslim Scientists in History

Top 10 Most Influential Muslim Scientists in History

Muslim Startups Transforming Tourism, Food, Banking Sectors

Muslim Startups Transforming Tourism, Food, Banking Sectors

Vietnam Aims to Become Halal Hub of ASEAN

Vietnam Aims to Become Halal Hub of ASEAN

US Halal Beef Access Restored Under New Indonesia and UAE Certification Rules

US Halal Beef Access Restored Under New Indonesia and UAE Certification Rules


Halal Tourism

Indonesia Developing Western Sumatra As A Halal Tourism Hub

On the winding road from the coast toward the volcanic highlands, West Sumatra announces itself without slogans or signboards. Minangkabau rooftops …

Foreign Travelers Are Spending More in Japan Than Ever

On a recent evening in Tokyo’s Ginza district, the signs of Japan’s tourism revival are easy to overlook unless you know where to look. Department …

Japan’s Tourism Boom Continues Despite Drop in Chinese Visitors

At 7 a.m. on a weekday in Kyoto, the buses are already full. Not with tour groups from a single country, but with a mosaic of accents—American, …

The $200 Billion Halal-Friendly Tourism Boom: How Inclusive Travel Is Reshaping Global Tourism in 2026

The $200 Billion Halal-Friendly Tourism Boom: How Inclusive Travel Is Reshaping Global Tourism in 2026

The journey toward becoming a leading destination in Halal-friendly tourism is neither linear nor simple. It requires thoughtful policy, cultural intelligence, infrastructure investment, and a genuine …
What to Expect When You Rent a Car in Rabat: Insurance, Traffic & Local Rules

What to Expect When You Rent a Car in Rabat: Insurance, Traffic & Local Rules

Explore Dubai in Style With Jaguar Pre-Owned Vehicles and Premium Luxury Second Hand Car Options

Explore Dubai in Style With Jaguar Pre-Owned Vehicles and Premium Luxury Second Hand Car Options

Seoul to Tokyo: The Ultimate 2026 Halal Travel Guide for Airlines & Hotels

Seoul to Tokyo: The Ultimate 2026 Halal Travel Guide for Airlines & Hotels

Indonesia Developing Western Sumatra As A Halal Tourism Hub



Modest Fashion

When Faith Fuels Entrepreneurial Ambition

On a quiet morning in Jakarta, a small food manufacturer begins the day not with spreadsheets or sales calls, but with prayer. In Lagos, a fintech …

Thai Designers Embark On Muslim Fashion

When Thai designers talk about Muslim fashion today, they are no longer referring to a niche category or a seasonal experiment. They are responding to …

How Hana Tajima Redefined Modest Fashion—and Helped Uniqlo Change a Global Market

When Uniqlo unveiled its first modest-wear line nearly a decade ago, the fashion industry took note. The minimalist collection—fluid hijabs, …

Indonesia’s Halal Economy 2026: Faith, Fashion, and Digital Growth

Indonesia’s Halal Economy 2026: Faith, Fashion, and Digital Growth

Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation, is experiencing a profound shift in its economic and cultural landscape. What began as a pushback against unchecked Western consumer influence …

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Modesty Made Modern: How Uniqlo Is Changing the Way Women Dress

Modest Fashion Is Not Just a Fad: A Global Market Entering Its Defining Era

Why Millennial Muslim Women Find Gen M Fashion Brands Cool

What Challenges Are Fashion Collections Facing for the Upcoming Ramadan?


Halal Cosmetics

Travel, Scents and Modesty: How Muslim Travelers Choose Perfumes & Beauty Products Abroad

Travel can shift routines, habits, and even personal style. For Muslim travelers especially, finding beauty and fragrance products that align with …

Japanese Halal Skincare To Be Marketed Globally

TOKYO — In the heart of Japan, where tradition meets innovation, PBJ Inc. is redefining skincare with the launch of “Momo Hime” (Peach Princess), a …

Halal as a Lifestyle: Redefining Global Beauty Through Science and Integrity

When most people hear the word halal, they think of food. For Purelab Care, halal means something much broader — a standard of trust, transparency, …

Hair Spray Hacks for Frizz Control: Halal-Friendly Tips for All Hair Types

Frizz is one of the most common hair concerns, especially in warm or humid climates where moisture in the air can quickly undo even the most carefully styled look. For many people, finding solutions …
Halal Qatar Festival 2025

Halal Qatar Festival 2025- Islamic Culture in Doha

Havoc Food Festival

Setapak Havoc Food Festival Cancelled Due to Licensing, Traffic

Dubai Shopping Festival 2024 Your Guide to Top Deals and Experiences

Dubai Shopping Festival 2024 Your Guide to Top Deals and Experiences

Pakistan Boycotts Israeli-Linked Products, Labels Netanyahu as ‘Terrorist

Pakistan Boycotts Israeli-Linked Products, Labels Netanyahu as ‘Terrorist


Halal Certification

What Is Halal Certification? The Definitive Global Guide for Industry Professionals

Halal certification is no longer a niche religious label—it is one of the most powerful non‑tariff market access mechanisms in global trade. From …

Global Halal Food Regulations: 2026 Compliance Guide for JAKIM, MUI, and GSO Standards

Executive Summary: Fast Facts 2026 Primary Authorities: JAKIM (Malaysia), BPJPH (Indonesia), and GSO (GCC/Gulf). Critical 2026 Deadline: October 17, …

How to Get Halal Certification in the USA: The Complete 2026 Business Guide

How can a U.S. business access one of the world’s fastest-growing consumer markets—while simultaneously strengthening trust, quality standards, and …

Indonesia’s 2026 Halal Mandate: The Definitive Guide for Global Exporters

Indonesia’s 2026 Halal Mandate: The Definitive Guide for Global Exporters

US Halal Beef Access Restored Under New Indonesia and UAE Certification Rules

US Halal Beef Access Restored Under New Indonesia and UAE Certification Rules

Seoul to Tokyo: The Ultimate 2026 Halal Travel Guide for Airlines & Hotels

Seoul to Tokyo: The Ultimate 2026 Halal Travel Guide for Airlines & Hotels

Why Gelatin from Animal Sources Can Be Problematic for Halal Consumers

Why Gelatin from Animal Sources Can Be Problematic for Halal Consumers


Video

Will AI Make Creative Workers Redundant?

Will AI Make Creative Workers Redundant?

What is Halal Meat? (Video)

What is Halal Meat? (Video)

exploring halal ways to invest in the us and beyond

Exploring Halal Ways To Invest in the US and Beyond

A Time for Growth: An Interview with Mohammed Kateeb

How Is Islamic Finance Failing the Real Test?

halal quality certification croatia

Croatian Halal Industry Offering Immense Investment Opportunities

How Is Technology Shaping the Future of Islamic Fintech? A Talk With Moazzem Chowdhury at Millennium

How To Fix the Global Halal Supply Chain?

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