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Shariah Governance

Who's HACA Ulema

HACA's accreditation and certification decisions are guided by qualified Islamic scholars, who review our standards and oversight framework to ensure every decision is made in strict accordance with the Qur'an, the Sunnah, and the recognized principles of Islamic jurisprudence.

The Role of Our Shariah Board

How Shariah guidance shapes our work

Standards Review

HACA's published halaal standards are reviewed against the Qur'an, the Sunnah, and recognized schools of Islamic jurisprudence before they're adopted.

Certification Oversight

Accreditation and certification decisions are made within a framework designed to safeguard Shariah compliance at every stage, from application to ongoing monitoring.

Ongoing Guidance

As halaal industry practices evolve, our Shariah governance framework provides continued guidance so HACA's standards remain sound and trustworthy.

Shariah Board member profiles will be published here.