Halal & Haram

Key Points Can Muslims Celebrate Thanksgiving? There is no single agreed answer, because scholars differ on what Thanksgiving is. Some scholars regard it as a non-Muslim festival that Muslims should not celebrate, while others regard it as a secular, cultural occasion — a family meal centred on gratitude — that a Muslim may join with…

UPDATE (5 November 2026): The mandatory halal certification deadlines for medicines have been EXTENDED to October 2028 under Government Regulation (PP) No. 40 of 2026, promulgated on 14 October 2026, which amends PP 42/2024. The 17 October 2026 deadline stated below no longer applies. Indonesia is putting a firm deadline on halal assurance for healthcare…

A sourced explanation of the Islamic ruling on keeping dogs as pets, legitimate needs, purity questions, and kindness to animals.

Sodium stearoyl lactylate (SSL), also known as E481, is generally considered Halal when its fatty acid source is plant-based or comes from a Halal-certified animal source. However, the ingredient name alone does not always reveal its source, so consumers who require strict Halal assurance should check the product’s Halal certification or contact the manufacturer. If…

Labubu is a popular sweet drink enjoyed in many Muslim communities, especially during hot weather and Ramadan. But a common question many ask is, is Labubu haram (forbidden) in Islam? We will explain what Labubu is, what ingredients it contains, and whether it’s halal or haram according to Islamic teachings. Key Points What Exactly is…

Subway halal or haram — key points: Subway is halal only at selected halal-certified locations, and whether a branch is halal depends on the country and the individual store. Some UK and Ireland restaurants are halal-certified, menus in Turkey are generally reported as halal, and Subway USA does not offer halal-certified meat as standard. Always…

Tattoos have become popular worldwide as a form of self-expression, but many Muslims wonder about the Islamic perspective on getting tattoos. This article explains the ruling on tattoos in Islam in a clear and easy-to-understand way. Key Points Islamic View on Tattoos In Islam, tattoos are generally considered haram (forbidden). This ruling is based on…

Is trading haram in Islam? No, trading is not haram by itself. Trading, or buying and selling, is generally permissible, but it becomes impermissible when it involves interest, gambling-like speculation, or haram products and companies. Trading is one of the oldest forms of earning in human history, but is it allowed in Islam? With the…