At allhalal.info, we understand that determining the halal status of complex modern food products and financial services is a serious responsibility. We want to be completely transparent about our methodology.
Disclaimer: allhalal.info is an educational and informational tool. We are not a Fatwa council, and we do not issue independent religious rulings. Our goal is to aggregate, simplify, and provide access to existing data from verified sources so you can make informed decisions.
Our primary source of truth comes from recognized global Halal certification organizations. When evaluating an ingredient, we cross-reference its status against the guidelines published by bodies such as:
If an ingredient is universally accepted as halal or haram by these organizations, we reflect that consensus in our database.
Many modern ingredients, especially E-numbers and complex additives (like E471, glycerin, or natural flavors), can be derived from either plant or animal sources.
When an ingredient falls into this category, we classify it as Doubtful. We do not guess the source. Instead, we explain why it is doubtful and advise the user to:
Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh) is rich and encompasses different valid schools of thought (Madhahib). Where there is a known and accepted difference of opinion—for example, regarding trace amounts of natural alcohol in soy sauce, or the permissibility of certain seafood—we attempt to clearly state the varying views.
Our aim is not to force one specific ruling, but to provide you with the context you need to follow your own convictions or the guidance of your local scholars.
The food industry changes rapidly. A snack that was halal last year might change its recipe or flavoring supplier this year. While our web directory provides a curated list of popular items, the allhalal.info mobile app uses live, constantly updated data to scan barcodes and analyze ingredient lists in real-time, matching them against our latest findings.
We rely on our community. If a user spots a discrepancy or a manufacturer update, they can use our "Suggest a product" feature. Our team manually reviews these suggestions, often reaching out directly to customer service departments of brands to verify their manufacturing processes before updating our database.
The final responsibility of consumption lies with the individual. When in doubt, it is always best to leave it out.
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