Halal certification must be integrated with food safety and quality assurance: President Minhaj-ul-Quran International
An organized halal certification system is an urgent need in Pakistan: Mufti Afaq Shamsuddin
New office of Minhaj Halal Certification inaugurated in Karachi; Dr Syed Ammar Taqvi, Mufti Mukarram Khan Qadri and others attend
President Minhaj-ul-Quran International and Deputy Chairman, Board of Governors, Minhaj University Lahore, Prof. Dr Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri, has said that the Holy Quran presents the concept of Tayyib alongside Halal. It is not enough for a product to be legally permissible under Islamic law; it must also be pure, wholesome, safe and of high quality. While Halal pertains to religious permissibility, Tayyib encompasses purity, food safety and quality.
He expressed these views while addressing the inauguration ceremony of the new Karachi office of Minhaj Halal Certification Pakistan.
Prof. Dr Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri said that Minhaj Halal Certification benefits from the intellectual and religious legacy of Minhaj-ul-Quran International, as well as the scientific, research and laboratory facilities of Minhaj University Lahore. He added that research, training and awareness activities on halal-related issues are also being conducted through the University's Centre for Halal Awareness, Research and Training (CHART).
Prof. Dr Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri said the Karachi chapter would play an important role in promoting halal certification, research, training and quality assurance, while providing authentic guidance to industry and trade regarding halal and Tayyib products.
President of the Halal Awareness and Research Council, Mufti Afaq Shamsuddin, appreciated the efforts of Minhaj Halal Certification and congratulated Prof. Dr Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri. He said the establishment of a comprehensive and organized system for halal certification was a commendable initiative. He prayed that Allah Almighty accept the endeavor and grant it further expansion.
Dr Syed Ammar Taqvi, Chairman of the Department of Food Engineering at NED University Karachi, also addressed the ceremony. He appreciated the services of Minhaj Halal Certification and expressed his commitment to promoting mutual cooperation.
Prof. Dr Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri, Chairman of Minhaj Halal Certification and Deputy Chairman of the Board of Governors of Minhaj University Lahore, formally inaugurated the office by cutting the ribbon.
The ceremony commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by the presentation of a Naat in praise of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). Manager Minhaj Halal Certification Zia-ur-Rehman Zalaj gave a detailed introduction to the organization and its services.
Mufti Mukarram Khan Qadri, Dr Munir Hussain, Dr Shehzad Qureshi, Mufti Muhammad Tayyab, Hafiz Irfan Yousaf, Nisar Ahmed and other officials and representatives also attended the ceremony. Later, Prof. Dr Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri visited various sections of the newly inaugurated office.
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