Everything You Need to Know About the Halal Pharmaceutical Industry

Table of Contents Everything You Need to Know About the Halal Pharmaceutical Industry With Muslims constituting nearly a quarter of the world’s population, there has been an increased need for halal awareness within the pharmaceutical industry. Many of us, including Muslims, rely on modern medicine to cure our various ailments. Whether it’s popping a quick […]

Being A Muslim In The Workplace

Table of Contents Awkward…. or is it? Realistically, two of the many things we cannot avoid in our lives are our faith and earning an income. While the former may prove to be a blessing more than anything else, it does erect challenges for many when combined with the latter, especially in an office/corporate environment. […]

Animal Welfare in Islam

Table of Contents Animal Welfare in Islam In light of the recent decision France has taken to ban halal meat, we would like to open up the conversation around ‘Halal’. France’s ban comes from the presupposition that the Islamic method of slaughter is less humane than standard European practice. As a halal certification agency we […]

Everything You Need to Know About the Halal Cosmetic Industry

Table of Contents Everything You Need to Know About the Halal Cosmetic Industry Many Muslim consumers are awakening to the reality that the skin – and what we apply onto it – needs careful attention. The skin is the largest organ of the body, and it is just as important to care for as our […]

8 Products You Didn’t Know Were NOT Halal

Table of Contents 8 Products You Didn’t Know Were NOT Halal It is a Muslims belief that God has made the haram and halal explicitly   clear. However, what lies in between the two is doubtful matters. Seemingly halal foods – that are whole and pure from the earth – can easily be altered and distorted with haram ingredients. Halal certifying […]

Are Crayola Crayons Halal?

Table of Contents Are Crayola Crayons Halal? Questions regarding the usage of items that contain haram ingredients that are not consumed, such as cosmetics, clothing items, and others, is a point of misunderstanding for the Muslim community. Is it ok to sell pork if I do not eat it? Is it acceptable to purchase animal […]

The Conscious Traveler

Table of Contents The Conscious Traveler “My soul is from elsewhere, I’m sure of that, and I intend to end up there.” [1] Everything a Muslim does should be with conviction and motivation. Every action must have an intention and that intention must be a means of making us better and improving our relationship with our […]

Inclusive Halal School Meal Programs

Table of Contents Embracing Diversity Through Inclusive Halal School Meal Programs A Comprehensive Guide for School Districts to Address Challenges and Foster Inclusivity As our nation’s schools become increasingly diverse, the importance of inclusive meal programs has never been more evident. Students come from a myriad of cultural backgrounds, each with unique dietary needs and […]

Halal vs. Kosher

Table of Contents Can Muslims & Jews Eat From The Same Plate? When talking about the permissibility of a thing, the terms ‘halal’ and ‘kosher’ are well-known terms that are commonly used to discern between two different dietary laws. We are sometimes guilty of labeling it as ‘Muslim food’ or ‘Jewish food’ or using kosher […]

Is Sour Patch Kids Halal?

Table of Contents Is Sour Patch Kids Halal? The Halal-Conscious Consumer reaches for a pack of Sour Patch Kids in the Supermarket and flips it over to check for a halal stamp – the presence of which would bring peace of mind and reassurance, the absence of which provokes doubt and unease. For many people […]