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Imam Mansoor Rafiq Umar

CEO & President

B.A. graduate of the Darun Na’im Institute for Arabic and Islamic Studies in South Africa. He has studied under various scholars of theology and Islamic legal theory, such as Mln Taha Karaan, and Sheikh Mokhtar Magroui. He is the chaplain Imam for the university at Albany (SUNY Albany). He has also authored the Halal Integrity Protection Standards (HIPS) for the United States Department of Halal Standards.

 

Moulana Tameem Allie

Client Success & Review Manager

Tameem Allie holds an ‘Aalim degree and a BA Honors in Theological Studies from the University of the Western Cape. With expertise in Islamic sciences and Halal vetting, he has five years of experience at Halal Watch World, including three as an associate and two in a managerial role. He is currently pursuing a Master’s in Finance, aiming to apply his Halal expertise in the financial sector.

 

Sheikh Darweesh Muhammad

Director of Operations

BSc. graduate in Engineering from the University of Cape Town, South Africa and graduate in Arabic and Islamic Sciences from the Darun Na’im Institute, South Africa.

 

Jas Rosales

Client Support Manager

Bachelor’s degree in Business and Computer Management and specializes in client support, administrative tasks, and customer service.

Bukhaar Mahamed

Chief Technology Officer

Senior software developer, holds an Imaamat and Higher Islamic Studies degree from DUAI and a BA Honours in Theology from the University of the Western Cape. He serves on Halal Watch World’s Shurah Committee and develops software.

 
 

Ustadz Amrullah Akadhinta K

Indonesia Representative Officer

Amrullah Akadhinta is an Islamic educator and da’i based in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. He studied at Ma’had Al-Ilmi Yogyakarta and continues to teach there, focusing on spreading authentic Islamic knowledge.
He also holds a degree in Civil Engineering from Gadjah Mada University, blending a strong foundation in both religious and secular education.

 

Muhammad Azeem

Data Engineer and Outreach Coordinator

Certified QB pro advisor and multi-skilled professional with over 14 years experience across 20 types of business globally including Switzerland, Dubai, USA and Canada.

 
 

Uzma Rana

Digital Marketing Specialist

Uzma Rana, a seasoned executive business analyst based in Delhi, India,holds an MBA in Finance and a Bachelor’s degree in Machine Learning.She possesses expertise in SQL, machine learning, and Azure.Uzma currently contributes her skills to Meddo Health (UNCOVER, Doxper). ​

 

Abdullah Fredericks

Lead Technical Auditor

Abdullah Fredericks, a BSc Biotechnology graduate from the University of the Western Cape, is a Senior Microbiologist with expertise in food safety, environmental analysis, and lab quality management. Skilled in ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards, preservative testing, and microbiological lab operations, he is dedicated, detail-oriented, and passionate about ensuring food quality and safety

 
 
 

Yusuf Al-Rahman

Technical Auditor

Food scientist, quality assurance advisor, food production expert, R&D technician, and product development analyst with 15 years experience in the food industry.

 

Tasneem Bakhit

Technical Auditor

Food scientist and product development innovator with over 10 years experience and extensive knowledge of food science, nutrition, chemistry, sensory evaluation, GMP, HACCP, SOP, SSOP, and quality systems.

 
 
 

Hannah Grace Biolena

Audit Evaluator

Food technologist with 5 years experience in delivering quality standards from raw materials to finished product that is safe and fit for human consumption.

 

Khalil Abdullah

Field Inspection Auditor

Bachelor’s degree in Health Services Administration focusing  on health and nutrition sciences. Seasoned auditor having performed audits around North America.

 
 
 
 

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