Assalamu’alaikum wr. wb. I run a snack business where raw materials and other ingredients contain neither pork nor alcohol. Is it that when I want to apply for halal certification, do I still have to do an inspection? Please enlighten. Thanks Wassalam Dian Anggraeni Cikupa, Tangerang Banten Answer: Mrs. Dian Anggaeni yth., I can say […]
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By: Joko Hermaniantoa, b, c, Raafqi Ranasasmitac, d, Rina Maulidiyahd Analysis of laboratory testing for detection of pig contaminants is one of the supporting processes for halal certification. Test results can be used as one of the supporting elements in making decisions on the halal certification process. Various methods for testing pig contaminants have been
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Medicines and health supplements are products that are widely consumed by the public. However, considering that the product uses raw materials, most of which are still imported, it is necessary to pay attention to its halalness. Health supplements have become a lifestyle trend. With advertisements that are very massive and claimed to be able to
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In the past few weeks, the community has been startled by reporting about Sweetened Condensed Milk (SCM), which is suspected of not containing milk and isn’t suitable for consumption by children. Made from raw milk, brownish white, thick, and feels sweet but, it isn’t milk. This is not a guess, but an explanation of the
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Nurtured by: Dr.K.H. Maulana Hasanuddin, M.A. (Deputy Chairman of the Central MUI Fatwa Commission); and Drs.H. Sholahudin Al-Aiyub, M.Si. (Deputy Secretary of the MUI Center for Fatwas). Question Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullah Ustadz I respect. There is a family that has been affected by diabetes for a long time and the condition is very worrying. He has
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By: Khaswar Syamsu and Tun Tedja Irawadi Bismillaahirrahmaanirraahiim. Consuming halal and good food (halalan thayiban) is the command of Allah SWT and is part of worship to Him as set out in the Qur’an Surah Al Baqarah 168 and 172 which means: “O mankind, eat from whatever is on earth [that is] lawful and good
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Quoting the Al-Qur’an the letter of Al-Maidah verse 96: “Lawful to you is game from the sea and its food as provision for you and the travelers, but forbidden to you is game from the land as long as you are in the state of ihram. And fear Allah to whom you will be gathered.”
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By: 1 Budiatman Satiawihardja, 2Sri Mulijani, 3Henny Nuraini, 4Khaswar Syamsu “In the series of processes to produce a fermented product, there are several stages that generally can cause the products become non-halal“ In the series of processes to produce a fermented product, there are several stages that generally can cause the products become non-halal. In
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By: Dr. K.H. Maulana Hasanuddin, M.A. (Deputy Chairman of the Central MUI Fatwa Commission); and Drs.H. Sholahudin Al-Aiyub, M.Si. (Deputy Secretary of the MUI Center for Fatwa) In sharia rules (Islamic law), in fact, the halal or haram provisions are the prerogative of Allah and His Messenger, which is mentioned in the Quran and/or the
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The MUI Fatwa Commission has determined that Bir Pletok Betawi can apply for halal certification without having to change its name. The reason is, Bir Pletok Betawi has been widely known by the public and has become a hereditary tradition. “However, this provision does not automatically stipulate that Bir Pletok Betawi must be halal, because
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