The Future of Halal Certification: Mandates, Recognition Lists and Lab Tests
Governments, not private certifiers, will shape the future of halal certification. Indonesia makes certification mandatory for imported and …
Can Mosques Issue Halal Certification? What the Law Allows, Market by Market
It depends on the country. In Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, the law gives the power to issue halal certificates to government agencies, so a …
Halal Frozen Foods: What to Check, From Chicken Nuggets to Ice Cream
Frozen food is halal when its meat comes from animals slaughtered according to Islamic law and certified as such, and when it contains no pork, no …
Is Hawala or Hundi Halal? What Islamic Law and National Laws Say
In Islamic law, a hawala or hundi transfer is not forbidden in itself. Hawala is a contract recognized in classical jurisprudence, and a transfer that …
Is It Halal to Work in a Conventional Bank? What Scholars Say
Scholars disagree. Many, including Saudi Arabia’s senior fatwa committee, hold that working in a bank whose business is lending at interest is …
Halal-Suitable vs. Halal-Certified: What the Difference Means for Shoppers and Food Makers
A halal-suitable product is one that appears to meet Islamic dietary rules, judging by its ingredients. A halal-certified product has been audited by …
Halal vs. Kosher: How the Two Dietary Laws Compare on Slaughter, Alcohol, Seafood and Certification
Halal and kosher are the dietary laws of Islam and Judaism. Both forbid pork and blood and require animals to be slaughtered by a qualified person …
Islamic Finance in Japan: Laws, Banks, Sukuk and Outlook
Islamic finance in Japan is small and mostly offshore. Japan has no Islamic bank or takaful insurer, and no sukuk has been publicly issued under its …