About Me
Mansoor Rafiq Umar is the CEO & President of Halal Watch World, a leading U.S.-based halal certification and compliance organization. A Gubernatorial Appointee to the Executive Committee of the New York State Office of Faith, he also serves as an Imam at MCBNY, Chaplain Imam at the University at Albany, and an active member of the NYS Interfaith Advisory Council.
As a halal industry expert and international speaker, Imam Rafiq helps government agencies, policymakers, industry leaders, and global stakeholders understand the rapidly expanding halal economy. He provides high-level strategic roadmaps for government institutions developing halal programs, regulatory frameworks, and national systems of implementation. His expertise spans the entire halal ecosystem—from global standards and accreditation to local community needs and consumer protection.
What makes this work especially impactful is the strength of the network behind it. Imam Rafiq collaborates with policymakers, regulators, religious scholars, certifying bodies, and international trade partners across the United States, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. These relationships enable him to open doors that are often closed to others, bridging industry, government, and community in ways that drive meaningful change.
With a unique vantage point spanning government, academia, faith leadership, and global trade, Imam Rafiq stands at the forefront of shaping the halal industry’s future in America and beyond.
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