Disclaimer
Last Updated: November 5, 2026
Global Halal Guide (“we,” “us,” or “our”) publishes research-based guidance on halal food, ingredients, and related Islamic rulings at whatishalal.org. This Disclaimer explains the nature and limits of that guidance. By using the website, you accept the points below. Please read it together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
1. General Guidance, Not a Personal Fatwa
The rulings and explanations on this website are general guidance based on scholarly research of the Qur’an, the authentic Sunnah, and the statements of the scholars. They are written for a general audience and do not take into account your personal circumstances.
A ruling can change depending on the specific facts, necessity, health, location, or other conditions. For a decision about your own situation, please consult a qualified scholar you trust, giving them the full details.
2. Our Creed and Methodology
So that readers understand the basis of our guidance, we state our position clearly:
- Aqidah (creed): Ahlus Sunnah wal Jama’ah, following the creed of the Salaf (the early generations of Muslims).
- Fiqh and manhaj (jurisprudence and method): Ahl al-Hadith wal-Athar. We derive rulings from the Qur’an and the authentic Sunnah as understood by the Salaf. We respect and benefit from the four Imams and the established schools of fiqh, but we do not follow any single school blindly. Where scholars differ, we aim to follow the opinion best supported by the evidence.
Differences of Opinion
Many halal questions involve legitimate differences of scholarly opinion (ikhtilaf). Where a difference is significant, we try to mention it. A reader who follows a particular school of fiqh, or a scholar they trust, may reach a different conclusion on some issues, and we respect that. Our position on an issue is not a judgment against those who follow another valid scholarly opinion.
Our full research process is described in our Research Methodology.
3. Ask the Mufti
Answers to questions sent through “Ask the Mufti” are general in nature and are based only on the information provided in the question. Please note:
- We cannot guarantee a reply to every question or a reply within a particular time.
- An answer does not create an ongoing advisory relationship.
- The service is not suitable for urgent matters. For urgent religious, medical, legal, or personal situations, please contact a local scholar or the appropriate professional or emergency service.
- Answers that are published on the website are edited to remove details that could identify the person who asked.
4. Product and Ingredient Information
Information about products, brands, and ingredients is based on the sources available to us at the time of research. Please keep in mind:
- Manufacturers can change recipes, suppliers, or production methods without notice.
- Some ingredients, such as gelatin, emulsifiers, enzymes, and flavorings, can come from different sources, so their status may depend on the specific product.
- The same brand may use different recipes in different countries.
- Our ingredient lists may become outdated over time. Each article shows when it was last reviewed.
Before buying or consuming a product, please check its current label and, where available, its halal certification. If you are unsure, contact the manufacturer directly.
5. Not a Halal Certification Body
Global Halal Guide does not currently issue halal certificates. Mentioning, reviewing, or discussing a product, brand, or company on this website does not mean it is certified or endorsed by us, and no product or company may claim certification from Global Halal Guide.
We may offer halal certification services in the future. If we do, they will be announced clearly and will operate under separate published standards and terms. Until then, our content is research and guidance only.
6. Health, Medical, and Allergy Information
Our content concerns the religious permissibility of food and products. It is not medical, nutritional, dietary, or allergy advice. Do not rely on our content to manage allergies, intolerances, or health conditions. Please consult a qualified health professional for these matters.
7. Use of Artificial Intelligence
Global Halal Guide uses AI tools to assist with research, drafting, and illustrations. AI does not replace scholarly judgment. Every ruling and piece of guidance is checked against primary sources and approved by Mufti Eakub Sheik, who holds editorial responsibility for the content published on this website.
Some images on this website are AI-generated illustrations. Images that could be mistaken for real photographs are labeled as AI-generated. We do not use AI to create images of the Prophets, the Companions, or other figures whose depiction is religiously inappropriate.
8. Accuracy and Corrections
We work carefully to keep our content accurate and up to date, but mistakes can happen. If you find an error, outdated information, or a missing source, please email fatwa@whatishalal.org with the subject line “Correction.” We will review it and update the content where needed.
9. External Links and Third-Party Content
Our website links to other websites and may display embedded content from third parties. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, availability, or privacy practices of websites we do not operate. A link to another website does not mean we endorse it or everything it contains.
10. Advertising and Affiliate Disclosure
This website displays ads through Google AdSense to support our work. Ads are selected automatically by Google, not by us. Showing an ad does not mean we endorse the product, service, or company advertised, or consider it halal.
We take steps to block ad categories that conflict with Islamic values, but an unsuitable ad may occasionally appear. If you see one, please email fatwa@whatishalal.org with the page address so we can try to block it.
If a page contains affiliate links, we disclose this on that page. Affiliate relationships never influence our rulings.
11. No Warranties
All content on this website is provided “as is” for general information. We make no guarantees about its completeness, accuracy, or suitability for any particular purpose. You are responsible for the decisions you make based on our content. Our full limitation of liability is set out in our Terms of Use.
12. Changes to This Disclaimer
We may update this Disclaimer from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
13. Contact Us
For questions about this Disclaimer, corrections, or anything else, please contact:
Global Halal Guide — Mufti Eakub Sheik
Email: fatwa@whatishalal.org
Website: whatishalal.org
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