Mufti Eakub Sheik

Mufti Eakub Sheik is the founder and lead researcher of Global Halal Guide (WhatIsHalal.org), where he examines food ingredients and products in light of the Quran, Sunnah and classical fiqh. An Islamic scholar and educator, he completed Dauratul Hadith from Befaqul Madarisil Arabia Bangladesh in 2011, followed by specialized training in issuing fatwas (Al-Ifta) at Shaikh Januruddin Darul Quran Madrasha in 2012. He later completed advanced specialization (Takhassus) in Hadith at Shaikh Zakariya Islamic Research Center in 2014 and in Tafsir at Markazul Huda Al-Islamiya in 2015. With over ten years of experience in teaching Arabic and Islamic studies, Mufti Eakub Sheik has developed strong expertise in Halal research, Islamic rulings, Shariah compliance, Hadith, Tafsir, and contemporary Islamic issues. His extensive Islamic scholarship and research background equip him to contribute effectively as a Halal Researcher, particularly in matters related to Halal and Haram assessment, Islamic jurisprudence, Shariah-based research, and religious compliance.