Jamiat Ulama - I - Hind is a National, non profit making organization, representing the Muslim Community of India. Jamiat Ulama - E - Maharashtra is state unit of Jamiat Ulama - I - Hind and the Jamiat Ulama - E - Maharashtra (Jamiat) looks after all matter pertaining to the general application of the term Halal with specific reference to Islamic dietary laws. Jamiat’s membership comprises of leading theological bodies, leading professional Individuals of the country.

Jamiat has been established as a representative authority, which promotes professionalism and excellence in the certification of Halal Foods 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 does not only prove beneficial for Muslim consumer but is also means of promoting Trade.

Halal accreditation adds value to business and allows the client to capitalize on the local & International Halal niche markets. The Jamiat enjoys recognition world wide as only National Body of India for Halal Certification of Indian Products.

Halal is an Arabic word meaning lawful or permitted. The opposite of Halal is Haram, which means unlawful or prohibited. These two terms are applicable to all facets of Islamic life, including foods.

Foods considered Haram are swine/pork and its by products, animals improperly slaughtered or dead before slaughtering, animals killed in the name of anyone other than Allah, alcohol and intoxicants, carnivorous animals, birds of prey and land animals without external ears, blood and blood by-products and foods containing any of the above products. All those products which are not Haram, are Halal.

Many foods products are clearly Halal or clearly Haram, other are often referred to as Mashbooh, which means doubtful or questionable. Foods containing ingredients such as gelatine, enzymes, emulsifiers, stabilizer, sausages, fatty acids, etc. are questionable (Mashbooh) because the origin (plant or animal sources) of these ingredients is not specified.