How to Pay Zakat in a Non-Muslim Country?
In the U.S., the U.K., Canada, Australia and the European Union, no government collects zakat, so …
How Is Halal Meat Processed Differently From Non-Halal Meat? A Step-by-Step Guide
Halal and conventional meat plants look alike from the loading dock to the chiller. The differences …
Southeast Asia’s Umrah Challenge Is No Longer Demand. It Is Trust
Total Umrah numbers remained almost unchanged in the first quarter of 2026. The international market …
Is Your US Halal Certificate Accepted in Malaysia, Indonesia or Saudi Arabia?
Islamic Finance/Fintech
OQEP Sets Up $2 Billion Sukuk Programme With Preliminary S&P BBB-
OQEP sukuk programme of $2 billion gets preliminary BBB- and gcAA- ratings from S&P Global Ratings, per Muscat Daily. It is a framework, not a drawdown.
Pakistan Pitches Sukuk and Panda Bonds to Banks at Bangkok Meetings
Islamic Finance Courses for Working Professionals: Certificates, Costs and Time Required
Family Takaful: How Islamic Life Cover Works and Where Muslim Families Can Get It
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Halal Food
Almarai Red Meat Entry Puts SR500m Behind New Haboor Beef Brand
Almarai red meat entry brings Haboor, a pre-packed beef brand backed by about SR500m, twice the initial beef sum approved in 2021, capacity not reported.
Are In-Flight Meals Halal? What Airlines and Caterers Actually Certify
Short answer: Not always. Some airlines say every meal is halal, while many others offer …
Halal vs Tayyib Explained: What to Check Beyond the Label
Halal tells you whether an animal was slaughtered lawfully. Tayyib asks whether the food …
The Billion Meals We Throw Away
Every day, households around the world throw away the equivalent of more than a billion …
Halal Shopping Guide
Top Eco-Friendly Reusable Products for Halal Households
Reusable products can help a Halal household cut disposable waste, but a useful purchase starts with a specific need. Keep a sound bottle, bag or food container in service before replacing it with something marketed as greener. Choose items you can clean properly, use repeatedly and repair where possible. This guide compares six everyday options …
The Halal Cosmetics Market: Size, Growth, Rules and the Opportunity for Suppliers
The global halal cosmetics market is growing at 15% CAGR and will reach $53.89 billion in …
Innovative Containers for Halal Meal Prep
The best container for Halal meal prep is one that suits the food, storage conditions and …
Top 10 Kitchen Gadgets for the Halal Home Cook
The most useful kitchen gadgets for a Halal home cook are the ones that help with everyday …
Islamic Finance
The 5 Essentials of Halal Investing: What Makes an Investment Shariah-Compliant
Halal investing rests on five rules: avoid interest (riba); own only businesses whose main activity is permissible; avoid excessive uncertainty (gharar) and gambling (maysir); make sure companies pass financial screens and purify any impure income; and use products whose compliance is checked by a qualified Shariah board. Standard setters such as AAOIFI turn those principles …
Halal Savings Accounts: How Profit-Sharing Accounts Work and What They Pay
Best Halal Savings Account with High APY alternatives include Wahed ESA, UIF …
Shariah-Compliant ETFs Compared: Fees, Size and What Each One Holds
Shariah-Compliant ETF with Low Expense Ratio picks include MNZL at 0.40%, SPUS at 0.45%, …
Waqf Investment Funds: How Cash Waqf Works and Whether Donors Earn Income
Waqf Investment Fund for Passive Income combines Islamic endowment principles with halal …
Zakat on Series I Savings Bonds: Principal, Interest and Purification
Zakat on Series I savings bonds is due on the principal at 2.5%. Interest must be donated …
Halal Marketing
Is Digital Marketing Halal or Haram in Islam?
In today’s digital age, ‘digital marketing’ has emerged as a key strategy for businesses aiming to reach and engage with their target customers more effectively. As companies strive to expand their presence and increase sales through various online platforms, the question of its ethical and religious compliance, particularly within Islamic law, arises for many Muslim …
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 …
How Food Brands Can Market to Muslims
Consumers are more conscious than ever about where their food comes from—and Muslim …
Top 25 Halal Business Ideas To Try in 2026
In 2026, the Halal economy is firmly established as a global, values-driven commercial …
Halal Tourism
Lufthansa, Emirates Push Saudi Flight Cancellations Into November
Lufthansa, Emirates and other airlines have suspended Saudi flights into November, while a UAE Umrah operator saw new bookings fall by about half.
Halal Consumables — A Prominent Niche During Hajj
Halal Certified goods can enter the Hajj market very easily. Please contact ISA to know …
Back to Basics: The Farm Stays and Agritourism Trend
How does Agritourism relate to the Halal certification industry? To know more please …
Airline Halal Meals: Complete Guide for Muslim Travelers
Quick Answer: Most major international airlines offer Halal meals on long-haul flights, …
Modest Fashion
Halal Certification in Fashion: Assessing Leather and Fur Products
Do leather and fur products need Halal certification? Contact [email protected] to learn more.
Modest Fashion Eyes a Broader Global Market at MIHAS
KUALA LUMPUR — There was plenty of color on the runway at MIHAS Modest Fashion Week on …
How to Choose the Right Fabrics for Modest Fashion?
Choose fabrics for modest fashion by checking opacity, drape, fit, and comfort in the …
Modest Fashion: A Style Guide for the Modern Muslim Woman
A practical modest wardrobe starts with suitable coverage, opaque fabric, a loose fit, and …
Halal Cosmetics
How to Make Your Skincare Routine Halal: Ingredients to Check, Labels to Trust
A skincare routine is Halal when every product in it is free of ingredients from pigs and other forbidden sources, uses animal ingredients only from Halal sources, and avoids alcohol from wine or liquor. The simplest route is to choose products with a recognized Halal certificate. Without one, shoppers need to check ingredient lists for …
Halal Fungi in Cosmetics: The Surprising Benefits of Mushrooms in Halal Beauty Products
Are mushrooms used in Halal beauty products? Contact us at [email protected] to learn more.
Nails Can Be Beautiful, Healthy and Halal
Can nail polish be Halal certified? Please contact ISA to learn about Halal nail polishes: …
Are Vegan Cosmetics Halal?
Vegan cosmetics are not automatically Halal. A vegan claim concerns animal-derived …
Halal Certification
JAKIM vs. BPJPH and MUI: How Malaysian and Indonesian Halal Certification Differ
Malaysia keeps halal certification inside one government chain: the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) and the state Islamic religious departments audit, decide and issue the certificate. Indonesia splits the work three ways. Indonesia’s Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) issues the certificate, the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) or a government fatwa committee …
Halal Requirements for Food Labels in the US: What Manufacturers and Exporters Need to Know
If you make food and want to put “halal” on the package, you’re dealing with a term that …
Teresa Kok Wins Halal Certification Defamation Suit in Melaka
Teresa Kok wins a RM250,000 defamation award against Umno Youth chief Akmal Saleh over …
Korea Halal Export MOU Unites Five Agencies Behind Exporters
Five South Korean institutions signed a halal export MOU on Oct. 16, 2026; a day later …
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