How Malaysia and Indonesia Are Building the Halal Economy Through Women Entrepreneurs
Malaysia Has Taken Women to the Export Table. Indonesia Is Trying to Reach Them Where They Already …
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 only a …
Lufthansa, Emirates Push Saudi Flight Cancellations Into November
Lufthansa, Emirates and other airlines have suspended Saudi flights into November, while a UAE Umrah …
How Malaysia and Indonesia Are Building the Halal Economy Through Women Entrepreneurs
Islamic Finance/Fintech
Akinda Expands to the United States, Bringing Halal and Ethical Stock Research to American Retail Investors
The values-based investing startup has set up in the San Francisco Bay Area as it moves to serve the US market directly.
OQEP Sets Up $2 Billion Sukuk Programme With Preliminary S&P BBB-
Pakistan Pitches Sukuk and Panda Bonds to Banks at Bangkok Meetings
Islamic Finance Courses for Working Professionals: Certificates, Costs and Time Required
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Halal Food
Halal vs Tayyib Explained: What to Check Beyond the Label
Halal tells you whether an animal was slaughtered lawfully. Tayyib asks whether the food is good: how the animal lived, what it ate, how it was handled, and whether the seller can show you the records. The Qur’an asks for both. Most buyers check only the first. Most Muslim families check one word on a …
The Billion Meals We Throw Away
Every day, households around the world throw away the equivalent of more than a billion …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Programmatic Guaranteed vs Preferred Deals
As programmatic advertising continues to evolve, advertisers are no longer limited to open …
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 …
Economy Watch
Halal Tourism
Halal Consumables — A Prominent Niche During Hajj
Halal Certified goods can enter the Hajj market very easily. Please contact ISA to know how: [email protected]
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, …
Exploring Halal Holidays: A Comprehensive Guide to Muslim-Friendly Travel
Plan a Halal holiday by checking food, prayer arrangements, accommodation, privacy, and …
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
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 carries a lot of weight and very little formal oversight. The US government doesn’t define Halal, doesn’t certify products as Halal, and doesn’t issue a Halal seal. Still, the claim matters. Muslim shoppers read it, retailers ask …
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 …
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 …
Halal Certification for Supplement Makers: Ingredients, Deadlines and the Market
Halal certification opens supplement makers to a $112 billion Muslim pharmaceutical market …
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