Jamiat Ulama - E - Maharashtra is state unit of Jamiat Ulama - I – Hind, a National, non profit making organization, representing the Muslim Community of India.

Halal Committee, Jamiat Ulama - E - Maharashtra (Jamiat) looks after all matters pertaining to the general application of the term Halal with specific reference to Islamic dietary laws. Jamiat’s membership comprises of leading theological bodies & professional individuals of the country. Jamiat enjoys world wide recognition as the only National Body from India authorized to do Halal Certification of Indian Products.

Jamiat has been established as a representative authority, which promotes professionalism and excellence in the certification of Halal Food and other related products. Jamiat is committed to standardizing Halal procedures both nationally and internationally thereby creating uniformity & eliminating confusion and deception in the market place.

Indeed this strategy not only proves beneficial for Muslim consumer but is also a mean of promoting trade. Halal accreditation adds value to business and allows the certified client to capitalize on the local & International Halal niche markets.

 


 

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Halal is an Arabic term meaning ‘permitted, allowed or lawful’. Halal when used in relation to food and other consumer goods, means “permissible for consumption and use by Muslims. Opposite to it is Haram, which means forbidden or not allowed. Arabic is the language of Qur`an, a scripture revealed to the Holy Prophet of Islam by the almighty Allah and to be followed in its entirety by the Muslims.

Al-Quran - Surah Al-Maidah

“O ye who believe! Forbid not the good thing which Allah hath made Halal for you, and transgress not. Lo Allah loveth not transgressors. Eat of that which Allah hath bestowed on you as food Halal and Good, and keep your duty to Allah in Whom ye are believers.”           (verse 87 –88)

The Halal Food Certification Authority rules for halal are based on Islamic Shari'ah Laws. Shariah Law means Islamic Law based on the Quran, Hadith, Ijma’ and Qiyas

According to Shari’ah Law, HALAL is ….

         Lawful

         Permissible

         Wholesome

         Just

         All things pure and good  (“Tayyab”)

Halal and haram are serious matters in Islam, ensuring that food and other consumer products are authentically halal, is obligatory for every Muslim.

In Islam, all foods are permitted (Halal) to be consumed, except those as mentioned below (Haram)

  1. Pigs and boars
  2. Dogs, snakes and monkeys
  3. Carnivorous animals with claws and fangs such as lions, tigers, bears and other similar animals
  4. Animals without external ears
  5. Birds of prey with claw such as eagles, vultures and other similar birds
  6. Pests such as rats, centipedes, scorpions and other similar animals
  7. Animals forbidden to be killed in Islam, such as ants, bees and woodpeckers
  8. Animals that are generally considered repulsive such as lice, flies, maggots and other similar animals
  9. Animals that live both on land and in water such as frogs, crocodiles and other similar animals
  10. Mules and donkeys
  11. All poisonous and hazardous aquatic animals
  12. Any other Halal animal not slaughtered according to Shari’ah law or animal dead before slaughtering.
  13. Blood and blood by-products
  14. All drinks that are poisonous, intoxicated and harmful to human health
  15. All plants that are poisonous, intoxicated, and harmful to human health
  16. Alcoholic drinks
  17. All foods, food or product additives, or ingredients derived from items or their derivatives described above, e.g. gelatin, enzymes, emulsifiers, stabilizers, sausages, fatty acids etc. These foods are often referred to as Mashbooh, meaning questionable or doubtful , since their sources are not specified  ( Plant or Animal)

NOTE: Products from hazardous aquatic animals or plants become Halal (permissible) when the toxin or hazard has been eliminated during the production process.

Halal is not just end-product certification but involves approval of all ingredients and all food processing at every stage of the production – from farm to table concept. Food is only halal if the entire food chain, from farm to plate, is processed, handled and stored in accordance to Shariah or Islamic Guidelines,

Hence, certification and verification of every item for Halal compliance by competent Islamic Authority, is extremely important.