All Entries in the "AHA Blog" Category
Misleading Consumers Possible Until Halal Regulation is Enforced
In August 2011, an on site USDA inspector for Park Farms questioned the usage of a label on Halal Pride brand chicken marked “Hand Slaughtered” that was actually initially machine killed.
Understanding the Current Debate on Tawarruq and Sukuk: A Study of the Juristic Opinions of Indian and Arab Scholars
What is the importance of Shari’ah opinions in financial matters and what needs do these experts have to formulate consensus? And where do the opinions of both the Arab and Indian Shari’ah scholars differ in understanding the permissibility of Sukuk and Tawarruk?
The Mainstreaming Of Fair Trade
AHA: Sounds like Halal market growth! >>Farmers who produce Fair Trade certified products receive a fair price for their labor, don’t have to deal with middlemen who skim money off the top of transactions, follow stringent environmental standards, and invest premiums from sales in community development.
Food producers can now test their own products for porcine DNA
Food producers want to ensure a safe and healthy food supply. There is growing public awareness about food safety as well as about healthy and nutritious foods. Food-borne illness kills thousands per year.
Time For Regulation~America’s Halal Industry
Is it time for America to step up its game and become a leading player in the Halal industry? And if so, what would it take?
The Benefits of a School Lunch Revival Program
Over the past year, I’ve been incredibly fortunate, alhamdullilah, to be part of some great changes in our local food movement, particularly in schools…
Q & A from ISNA Convention
It was a pleasure to have such a receptive audience at the ISNA 48th Annual Convention recently, but time did not permit some questions to be answered. We promised at that time that we would pick the American Halal Association website/blog to answer those remaining questions. Q: For products that are not certified Halal, is [...]
Pleasing Allah: Sharing the Benefits of Halal
Small acts can spark motivation for larger change. Many consumers are finding increasing choices of organic foods and earth friendly products that grew market share when consumers requested them and bought. In a sense, they voted with their dollars, and marketing and manufacturing analysts answered. The halal industries can grow rapidly if we support them. [...]
Halal Food: Integrity in an Adulterated World
Fat free; sugar free; natural; fiber enriched, these are buzz words we see on many consumable products that vie for our attention. Yet, it increasingly becomes clear that we must read the labels on every single packaged food product and get an advanced degree in Food Science to understand if our food choices are lawful [...]
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