Category: Shariah Issues
Opinion: Christians and Muslims have co-existed peacefully before and must do so again
“Shall I not inform you of a better act than fasting, alms and prayers? Making peace between one another: enmity and malice tear up heavenly rewards by the roots.”
Malaysia Develops World’s First Halal CSI Unit
Malaysian Technological Park has developed the world’s first Halal CSI (Contamination Scene Investigation) unit to solve cases where halal certified products are found contaminated with porcine DNA.
UK: APPG on religious meat slaughter deemed ‘anti-Muslim’
Muslim representatives from the halal meat industry have hit out at today’s All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) debate, calling it ‘anti-Muslim’.
UAE: Defining Dubai as the Capital of Islamic Economy
Defining Dubai as the Capital of Islamic Economy, 10th WIEF concludes with a focus on partnerships and cross-border trade.
UAE: Halal food producers urged to be more transparent
The 57-member Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), which says it aims to safeguard the interests of the Muslim world, is creating global halal standards.
Opinion: Moving from halal to tayyib
The focus of some non-Muslims, individuals and organisations is the cruelty invoked on the animal for both stunned and non-stunned halal slaughter.
Turkey: Experts from 15 Countries Discuss Halal issues in Istanbul
GIMDES meets experts from 15 different countries at the 7th Conference on Halal and Tayyib Products and present final Statement.
Brunei Halal Certification System can be marketed abroad
“I think that Brunei’s halal certification is the best in the region…so we should be able to use it as a brand for our halal systems,” said BCFA Vice President.
UAE: Training on OIC Guidelines for Halal Certification Bodies
Awareness training for OIC/SMIIC ‘Guidelines for Bodies Providing Halal Certification’ was held by the Dubai Accreditation Department (DAC) and the Dubai Municipality (DM).
UK: Qurbani sacrifice for Eid al Adha
It is a principle of Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence), that sheep for Qurbani should be healthy and have the build and maturity of the minimum of a 1 year old animal.
Malaysia: HDC To Penetrate GCC Market Through Saudi Arabia
HDC has signed a collaboration with a Saudi Arabian company, Samyco Holdings Bhd, to allow over 100 local halal companies to bring their products to the country.
Global Halal Certification: Current Status, Operational Challenges and Future Trends
Webinar (45-minute presentation/15-minute Q&A) to provide an overview of the Halal market, its current status and forecast growth, standards & certification…
UK: Parliamentary group publishes report on stun/non-stun slaughter
An All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for beef and lamb has published a Report which calls for more research into the religious slaughter of animals.
Turkey: Halal products at the Halal & Healthy Product Fair
Istanbul Halal Expo – 6th Halal and Health Products Fair is expected to provide opportunities both for exporters and manufacturing companies.
UK: British Vets appalled by Halal Authority Board letter
The non stun slaughter debate between the BVA and HAB has intensified, with the BVA saying it is appalled by the suggestions made in the HAB open letter.
UK: Support an end to non-stun slaughter, vets urge party leaders
However, an exemption in UK law allows animals to be slaughtered without stunning for certain religious communities.
Dubai: DIEDC launches Global Islamic Economy Summit 2013 Review Report
GIES 2013 Review details the discussions of 25 sessions held at the summit and outlines key recommendations across the six pillars of Islamic Economy.
Opinion: Eating your ethics: Halal meat
The issue of animal welfare is an important one, but it is equally important that concern for these issues extends beyond just the method of slaughter.
Opinion: Losing Halal Meat Market Synergies ?
Achieving Global Halal Integrity is not only difficult to achieve, from time to time it may result in unforeseen side-effects.
“The Islamization of Food” : A Demonstration of Fractures in French Society ?
ASIDCOM is still concerned about setting standards with a real respect for Muslim’s religious right to select foods to meet their requirements.
