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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 Indonesia …

Indonesia Delays Mandatory Halal Certification to 2028, LPPOM Urges Businesses to Prepare Now

Jakarta, 16 October 2026. The Government of Indonesia has relaxed its mandatory halal certification …

Is Starbucks Halal? Where It Is Certified and What to Check Elsewhere

It depends on the country. Starbucks Malaysia says it serves only halal-certified food and drinks, …

Indonesia Halal certification deadline extended to 2028

Indonesia Delays Mandatory Halal Certification to 2028, LPPOM Urges Businesses to Prepare Now

Jakarta, 16 October 2026. The Government of Indonesia has relaxed its mandatory halal certification deadlines through Articles 160 and 161 of Government Regulation (PP) No. 42/2024. The policy extends …

Top Stories

Family Takaful: How Islamic Life Cover Works and Where Muslim Families Can Get It

Halal Savings Accounts: How Profit-Sharing Accounts Work and What They Pay

Shariah-Compliant ETFs Compared: Fees, Size and What Each One Holds

Zakat on a Joint Bank Account: Who Pays When Spouses Share Money


Islamic Finance/Fintech

Pakistan Pitches Sukuk and Panda Bonds to Banks at Bangkok Meetings

Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb discussed prospective sukuk …

Islamic Finance Courses for Working Professionals: Certificates, Costs and Time Required

Working professionals can earn a recognized Islamic finance qualification …

Family Takaful: How Islamic Life Cover Works and Where Muslim Families Can Get It

Family takaful is the Islamic alternative to life insurance. Participants donate …

Shariah-Compliant ETFs Compared: Fees, Size and What Each One Holds

The cheapest U.S.-listed Shariah-compliant ETF is the SP Funds S&P 500 Sharia Industry …

Shariah-Compliant ETFs Compared: Fees, Size and What Each One Holds

Everything You Need To Know About Zakat

What Is Zakat? The Complete Guide to Islam’s Obligatory Charity

Waqf Investment Funds: How Cash Waqf Works and Whether Donors Earn Income

Zakat on Series I Savings Bonds: Principal, Interest and Purification

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Halal Food

What Are Halal and Kosher Meat, and Why Is Unstunned Slaughter Banned in Parts of Belgium?

Halal and kosher meat come from animals slaughtered by a single cut to the throat under Islamic or Jewish law. Belgium’s Flanders and Wallonia …

Is Starbucks Halal? Where It Is Certified and What to Check Elsewhere

It depends on the country. Starbucks Malaysia says it serves only halal-certified food and drinks, and the country’s halal authority, JAKIM, has …

Is Chicken Powder Halal? Ingredients, Certification and What to Check

Chicken powder is halal when the chicken in it was slaughtered according to Islamic law and its fats, flavorings and additives come from halal …

How Halal Certification Can Help American Bakery Industry?

Halal Certification for U.S. Bakeries: Ingredients, Export Rules and the Business Case

Halal certification lets a U.S. bakery sell to Muslim consumers at home and clears a legal requirement in several export markets, including Indonesia …
The U.S. Halal Food Industry: Who Buys, Who Certifies and the Rules That Apply

The U.S. Halal Food Industry: Who Buys, Who Certifies and the Rules That Apply

Islamic Services of America

Halal Frozen Foods: What to Check, From Chicken Nuggets to Ice Cream

Halal Suitability vs Halal Certification

Halal-Suitable vs. Halal-Certified: What the Difference Means for Shoppers and Food Makers

Halal and Kosher foods

Halal vs. Kosher: How the Two Dietary Laws Compare on Slaughter, Alcohol, Seafood and Certification



Halal Shopping Guide

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 preparation, safe cooking, and clean handling. Start with a …

Essential Halal Cooking Utensils for Every Kitchen

A practical halal kitchen starts with suitable utensils, halal ingredients, and a routine that prevents unwanted food residues from reaching meals. …

Oman Targets 7% Annual Growth in Halal Products and Services Sector

A three-day halal tourism workshop opened in Salalah on September 1, 2026, and Muscat Daily reported a target of 7 percent yearly growth for Oman’s …

The Halal Cosmetics Market: Size, Growth, Rules and the Opportunity for Suppliers

Muslim consumers spent $92 billion on cosmetics in 2024, up 5.8 percent from a year earlier, and that spending is forecast to reach $124 billion by 2029, according to DinarStandard’s State of …
Top Eco-Friendly Reusable Products for Halal Households

Top Eco-Friendly Reusable Products for Halal Households

Innovative Containers for Halal Meal Prep

Innovative Containers for Halal Meal Prep

Top 10 Kitchen Gadgets for the Halal Home Cook

Top 10 Kitchen Gadgets for the Halal Home Cook

Essential Halal Cooking Utensils for Every Kitchen

Essential Halal Cooking Utensils for Every Kitchen


Pakistan Pitches Sukuk and Panda Bonds to Banks at Bangkok Meetings

Pakistan’s finance minister discussed sukuk issuance and more Panda bonds with Standard Chartered and three UAE banks at the World Bank-IMF meetings.

Islamic Finance Courses for Working Professionals: Certificates, Costs and Time Required

Islamic finance course for working professionals reviewed: CIFE, AIMS, INCEIF, and free options with flexible schedules.

Family Takaful: How Islamic Life Cover Works and Where Muslim Families Can Get It

Takaful life insurance for Muslim families offers Shariah-compliant protection through mutual cooperation. Learn how it works and find providers.

Halal Savings Accounts: How Profit-Sharing Accounts Work and What They Pay

A halal savings account pays an expected profit rate from Shariah-compliant investments instead of interest. In Britain, Islamic banks offered expected rates of about 2.65 to 2.75 percent on …

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Shariah-Compliant ETFs Compared: Fees, Size and What Each One Holds

What Is Zakat? The Complete Guide to Islam’s Obligatory Charity

Waqf Investment Funds: How Cash Waqf Works and Whether Donors Earn Income

Zakat on Series I Savings Bonds: Principal, Interest and Purification

Zakat on Inherited Property That Hasn’t Been Sold or Distributed



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 …

Programmatic Guaranteed vs Preferred Deals

As programmatic advertising continues to evolve, advertisers are no longer limited to open auctions and real-time bidding alone. Many brands and …

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 round.Before the certificate on the wall. There is a moment when …

How Food Brands Can Market to Muslims

How Food Brands Can Market to Muslims

Consumers are more conscious than ever about where their food comes from—and Muslim consumers are no exception. In her latest column, Ogilvy Noor’s Shelina Janmohamed explains why brands cannot afford …
Top 5 Halal Business Ideas for 2024

Top 25 Halal Business Ideas To Try in 2026

Top 10 Halal Businesses You Can Start Right Now

Top 10 Halal Businesses You Can Start Right Now

How to Start an Abaya Business?

How to Start an Abaya Business?

47 Rejections to Rocket Fuel: A Gen Z Grad's AI Hack for Conquering 2025's Job Jungle

47 Rejections to Rocket Fuel: A Gen Z Grad’s AI Hack for Conquering 2025’s Job Jungle


Economy Watch

Malaysia and Indonesia Join Forces on Halal Trade, With an ASEAN Halal Council in Sight

Malaysia and Indonesia Join Forces on Halal Trade, With an ASEAN Halal Council in Sight

MIHAS 2026 AI Platform Generates 22,000+ Appointments

MIHAS 2026 AI Platform Generates 22,000+ Appointments

How Gulf and South Asian Businesses Could Shape Malaysia’s Next Halal Export Wave

How Gulf and South Asian Businesses Could Shape Malaysia’s Next Halal Export Wave

Why This Year’s MIHAS Could Change the Future of Global Halal Business

Why This Year’s MIHAS Could Change the Future of Global Halal Business


Halal Tourism

What is Halal Tourism?

Halal tourism is travel planned around a Muslim traveler’s religious needs, including halal food, prayer, modesty, and avoiding prohibited activities. …

Top 10 Most Liveable Cities in the Muslim World in 2026

Ask most “best Muslim cities” rankings what they’re actually measuring, and the honest answer is usually tourism appeal — halal …

Elevated Exclusivity: Experiencing the Magic of the Amalfi Coast Away From the Summer Crowds

There is a specific kind of light that exists only along the fifty-kilometer stretch of coastline in the Campania region of Italy. It is a light that …

Halal Consumables — A Prominent Niche During Hajj

Halal Consumables — A Prominent Niche During Hajj

Every adult healthy Muslim with financial stability is expected to perform Hajj once in a lifetime. Performed in the city of Mecca, Hajj replenishes the faith of Muslims as the fifth pillar of Islam. …
Back to Basics: The Farm Stays and Agritourism Trend

Back to Basics: The Farm Stays and Agritourism Trend

Halal airline meals

Airline Halal Meals: Complete Guide for Muslim Travelers

Halal Holidays Guide

Exploring Halal Holidays: A Comprehensive Guide to Muslim-Friendly Travel

What is Halal Tourism?

What is Halal Tourism?



Modest Fashion

Modest Fashion Eyes a Broader Global Market at MIHAS

KUALA LUMPUR — There was plenty of colour on the runway at MIHAS Modest Fashion Week on Wednesday. But the more interesting story was what was being …

How to Choose the Right Fabrics for Modest Fashion?

Choose fabrics for modest fashion by checking opacity, drape, fit, and comfort in the finished garment. Cotton, linen, jersey, chiffon, silk, and …

Modest Fashion: A Style Guide for the Modern Muslim Woman

A practical modest wardrobe starts with suitable coverage, opaque fabric, a loose fit, and clothing that stays in place during everyday movement. For …

Halal Certification in Fashion: Assessing Leather and Fur Products

Halal Certification in Fashion: Assessing Leather and Fur Products

In the world of fashion, two materials have always been known for their timeless style, luxurious appeal, and durability. These two magnificent materials are leather and fur, but as the fashion …

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Modest Activewear Manufacturers Private Label

Alcohol-Free Halal Setting Sprays for Long Iftars

What Challenges Are Fashion Collections Facing for the Upcoming Ramadan?

How to Start a Successful Hijab Business?


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 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: [email protected]

The Halal Cosmetics Market: Size, Growth, Rules and the Opportunity for Suppliers

Muslim consumers spent $92 billion on cosmetics in 2024, up 5.8 percent from a year earlier, and that spending is forecast to reach $124 billion by 2029, according to DinarStandard’s State of …
Is lipstick with pork-derived ingredients Halal?

Is lipstick with pork-derived ingredients Halal?

Breathable Nail Polish UK Brands & Reviews

Breathable Nail Polish UK Brands & Reviews

Halal Beauty Products for Ramadan

Top 10 Halal Beauty Products for Ramadan

Ramadan Rejuvenation Beauty and Self-Care Tips for the Holy Month.jpg

The Best Beauty Products For Muslim Women This Ramadan


Halal Certification

Indonesia Delays Mandatory Halal Certification to 2028, LPPOM Urges Businesses to Prepare Now

Jakarta, 16 October 2026. The Government of Indonesia has relaxed its mandatory halal certification deadlines through Articles 160 and 161 of …

Indonesia’s Mandatory Halal Certification: What Applies From Oct. 18, 2026, and What Comes Next

From Oct. 18, 2026, products sold in Indonesia in the covered categories must be halal certified or labeled as non-halal. The requirement now reaches …

How Much Does Halal Certification Cost in Malaysia? JAKIM Fees and the Hidden Costs

JAKIM’s own fees for Malaysian halal certification are modest: annual fees range from about RM100 (roughly $25) for a micro business to about …

Korea Halal Export MOU Unites Five Agencies Behind Exporters

How Halal Certification Can Boost Your Supplements Business Growth

Halal Certification for Supplement Makers: Ingredients, Deadlines and the Market

How Halal Certification Can Help American Bakery Industry?

Halal Certification for U.S. Bakeries: Ingredients, Export Rules and the Business Case

The Future of Halal Certification: Mandates, Recognition Lists and Lab Tests

The Future of Halal Certification: Mandates, Recognition Lists and Lab Tests


Video

Mexico’s Halal Food Industry

Inside Mexico’s Halal Food Industry: Untapped Opportunities for Global Halal Brands

Will AI Make Creative Workers Redundant?

Will AI Make Creative Workers Redundant?

What is Halal Meat? (Video)

What is Halal Meat? (Video)

exploring halal ways to invest in the us and beyond

Exploring Halal Ways To Invest in the US and Beyond

A Time for Growth: An Interview with Mohammed Kateeb

A Time for Growth: An Interview with Mohammed Kateeb

halal quality certification croatia

Croatian Halal Industry Offering Immense Investment Opportunities

How Is Technology Shaping the Future of Islamic Fintech? A Talk With Moazzem Chowdhury at Millennium

How Is Technology Shaping the Future of Islamic Fintech? A Talk With Moazzem Chowdhury at Millennium

How To Fix the Global Halal Supply Chain?

How To Fix the Global Halal Supply Chain?

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