July 2025 SANHA at the Good Life Show | 1st–3rd August 2025 | Kyalami Convention Centre, Johannesburg   From [...]

Muharram, known as Shahrullah (the “Sacred Month of Allah”), marks the start of the Islamic lunar calendar. It is one of [...]

Exports are the heartbeat of South Africa’s economy, fuelling growth, job creation and access to international markets. Contributing nearly [...]

Each year, as millions of Muslims converge on the blessed city of Makkah for the sacred pilgrimage of Hajj, [...]

The Good Life Show is set to take place in Cape Town this weekend, with the Johannesburg edition scheduled to follow on [...]

“Say: Verily, my prayer, my sacrifice, my living and my dying are for Allah, Lord of the worlds.”   [...]

As the sacred month of Dhul Qa’dah dawns, the hearts of Muslims around the world turn with yearning toward [...]

As we bid farewell to the blessed month of Ramadhaan, its invaluable lessons and transformative experiences must remain with [...]

Human Rights Day celebrated on the 21st March each year is a grim reminder of the horrific killing of [...]

As we embrace the sacred month of Ramadhaan, it is an opportune moment to pause, reflect, and immerse ourselves [...]

“The most beloved deeds to Allah Ta’ala are those that are consistent, even if they are few.” (Bukhari). Ramadhaan [...]

Muslims are commanded to strive constantly towards the ultimate objective of attaining the Pleasure of Allah Ta‘ala. This constant [...]

Fictitious Super heroes wear capes and perform impossible feats.  They are seen in the media, movies, represented in toys [...]

Massive world-wide celebrations herald in the coming of a new Gregorian year, and we have just witnessed the same [...]

It is that part of the year when we all take that much deserved break after a year of [...]

Holiday “Whether” Alert In the interests of the safety of its citizens, warnings for various reasons are issued by [...]

Following requests from many of our esteemed Ulama on precautionary guidelines for Musallees and families for the holiday period, [...]

“He was always grateful for Allah's favours. Accordingly, Allah chose him and guided him the Right Way.” (al-Qur’aan Ch 16 [...]

At SANHA’s Annual General Meeting, held on November 10, 2024, in Cape Town, Shaykh Abduragmaan Alexander delivered the keynote [...]

Cheese is one of the most beloved and widely consumed food products globally with a history that spans thousands [...]

This year we are privileged to host our Annual General Meeting (AGM) in the Mother City of Cape Town, [...]

INVITATION TO ULAMA, IMAMS and the MUSLIM CONGREGATION We are privileged to have our Ulama fraternity giving guidance and [...]

The pursuit of knowledge, its dissemination, and thoughtful application are essential principles deeply rooted in the Qur'aan and the [...]

After an absence of many years of a dedicated Halaal conference in the country, SANHA is pleased to announce [...]

As South Africa prepares to celebrate Heritage Day on the 24th of this month, it's a time to reflect [...]

As the country’s leading Halaal certifying authority, SANHA has served the community for almost three decades, striving to maintain [...]

To every Muslim on this planet, irrespective of racial, cultural, geographical and political differences, our Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wasallam is [...]

The 9th of August marks a significant day in South Africa's history. A public holiday commemorating the courageous march of 20,000 [...]

During the dark period of Ignorance before the advent of the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam and the enlightenment of Islam, the [...]

As the lunar year 1446 of the Islamic Hijri calendar begins, we are reminded of the historic and monumental [...]

June 2024 : Thul Hijjah 1445 There are standards for everything in this world which define what is acceptable [...]

As the 9th of Dhul Hijjah approaches, millions of pilgrims will converge on the plains of Arafah to observe [...]

The word democracy comes from the Greek words "demos", meaning people, and "kratos" meaning power; so democracy can be [...]

Issue No. 137 : May 2024 - Thul Qa'dah 1445 The laws of Halaal are governed by the Noble [...]

Issue No. 246 : April 2024 - Ramadhaan 1445 As the crescent moon of Shawwāl appears, signaling the end [...]

Issue 136 : April 2024 -Shawwal 1445 As the crescent moon bids farewell to the blessed month of Ramadhān, [...]

Issue No.135 : Ramadhaan 1445 Islam has placed great emphasis on purifying one's heart. A Hadeeth by our beloved Prophet [...]

Issue No. 234 : February 2024 - Sha'baan 1445 In all endeavours of life, it is an undeniable fact [...]

Issue No.245 : January 2024 Nefarious anti-Islam and Islamophobic elements are at it again! This time around, they have, [...]

Issue 244 : January 2024 The consumption of Halaal (lawful) and the abstention from Haraam (unlawful) are fundamental obligations [...]

Issue No. 133 - Rajab 1445 : January 2024 In Islam, Knowledge Is Bliss and Allah is the Most [...]

Issue No.243 : January 2024 In a world where consumers seek transparency, trust and assurance in their food choices, [...]

Issue No.132 - December 2023 : Jumada al-Ukhra 1445 Our offices will be closed for our Annual Shutdown as [...]

Issue No.242 - December 2023 Water is the primary source of life and a gift from Heaven. Without it, [...]

Issue No.141 - December 2023 It is that time of the year when families take their well-deserved break. For [...]

Issue No.131 - November 2023 : Jumada al-Ula 1445 The year end season is just a couple of weeks [...]

Flash News No. 240 November 2023 Wars have been fought for thousands of years with [...]

Flash News No. 238 - October 2023 In Chapter 4, verse 147 of the Noble Qur’aan, Allah Ta’ala states: [...]

Issue No.130 - October 2023 : Rabi'al-Thaani 1445 The Noble Qur’aan in Chapter 64, Verse 4 reads, “He Knows [...]

Issue No.129 - September 2023 : Rabi al-Awwal 1445 Alhamdulillah, on the historic occasion of the 60th anniversary of [...]

Issue No.236 - September 2023 Humans are social beings who live and work embracing connection, intimacy, trust and friendship [...]

Issue No.235 - September 2023 The legacy of Islam has presented innumerable contributions to Mankind. Among the greatest and [...]

Issue No.234 - September 2023 On the momentous occasion of our pious predecessors establishing the forerunner of Jamiatul Ulama [...]

Issue NO.128 - August 2023 : Safar 1445 Our entry into the month of Safar is a reminder that [...]

Issue No.233 - August 2023 Companies, like people, are not immortal. Being in business for longer than most people's [...]

Issue No.232 - August 2023 Who could have predicted, back in 1956 at the establishment of Milky [...]

Issue No.231 - August 231 A snapshot in world affairs shows that the 1,8 Billion Muslim population accounts for [...]

Issue No.230 – August 2023 "And from amongst His signs is that He created for you mates from among [...]

Issue No.127 - July 2023 : Muharram 1445 In explaining the essence of a Muhaajir (one who makes Hijrah), [...]

Issue No.126 - June 2023 : Thul Hijjah 1444 The Prophet (peace be upon him) is reported to have [...]

Issue No.229 – June 2023 : Thul Qadah 1444 As we reach the climax of the commemoration of Eid [...]

Issue No.228 - June 2023 : Thul Qadah 1444 Live session at the Africa Big Seven Exhibition 11 am [...]

Issue No.227 - May 2023 : Thul Qadah 1444 Islam strongly advocates the consumption of not just Halaal but [...]

Issue No.125 - May 2023 : Thul Qa'dah 1444 The new month of Thul Qa’dah once again heralds the approach [...]

Issue No.124 - April 2023 : Shawwal 1444 The greatest value in the life of a Muslim is the [...]

Issue No.226 - April 2023 : Ramadhaan 1444 Muslims will be celebrating the important festival of Eid this weekend, [...]

Issue No.225 - March 2023 : Shabaan 1444 Ramadhaan develops a true spirit of social belonging, unity, brotherhood and [...]

Issue No.224 - March 2023 : Shabaan 1444 South Africans commemorate Human Rights Day on the 21st March each [...]

Issue No.223 - March 2023 : Shabaan 1444 Over a decade ago, an extremist fringe group and their cohorts, [...]

Issue No.123 - March 2023 : Ramadhaan 1444 Ramadhaan is when we mend our broken or flawed relationship with [...]

Issue No.222 - February 2023 : Rajab 1444 Part 3 of 3 Hazrat Moulana Yunus Patel Saheb Rahmatullah Alayhi, [...]

Issue No.122 - February 2023 : Shabaan 1444 As we enter the auspicious month of Shabaan a reminder that [...]

Issue No.221 - February 2023 : Rajab 1444 Part 2 of 3 Continuing from our part 1, Myths, Misinformation & [...]

Issue No.220 - February 2023 : Rajab 1444 PART 1 OF A 3 PART SERIES We thank Allah Ta’ala, [...]

Issue No.219 - January 2023 : Jumada al-Ukhra 1444 Pizza is the undisputed world’s favourite fast food. Available in [...]

Issue No.121 - January 2023 : Rajab 1444 The legacy of Islam has presented innumerable contributions to society. The [...]

Issue No.218 - January 2023 : Jumada al-Ukhra 1444 Schools are back this week for the academic year of [...]

Issue No.217 - December 2022 : Jumada al-Ula 1444 Load shedding is a preventative action to reduce load on [...]

Issue No.216 - December 2022 : Jumada al-Ula 1444 The English Admiral, Sir Francis Drake who circumnavigated the world [...]

Issue No.120 - December 2022 : Jumadal Ukhra 1444 Our management and staff are grateful for the opportunity and [...]

Issue No.215 - December 2022 : Jumada al-Ula 1444  Over the centuries Islam has spread to almost every country [...]

Issue No. 214 - November 2022: Rabi' ath-Thaani 1444 Yes! Pakistan welcomes you to the 3rd Pakistan-Africa Trade Development Conference [...]

Issue No.119 - November 2022 : Jumadal Ula SANHA endeavours to build bridges between the various stakeholders in the [...]

Issue No.213 - November 2022 : Rabi'ath-Thaani 1444 In proudly maintaining its record of transparency, SANHA held its Annual General [...]

Issue No.212 - October 2022: Rabi'ath-Thaani 1444 Ulama is an Arabic term given to Scholars who are regarded as [...]

Issue No.211 - October 2022 : Rabiul Awwal 1444 OUR WRITTEN INVITATION OUR SPOKEN INVITATION – CLICK HERE OUR GUEST [...]

Issue No.210 - October 2022 : Rabiul Awwal 1444 We give praise and thank Allah Ta’ala for giving us [...]

Issue No.209 - October 2022 : Rabiul Awwal 1444 Over 1400 years ago with the Revelation of the Divine [...]

Issue No.208 - October 2022 : Rabiul Awwal 1444 Thousands of substances, compounds and combinations are added to food [...]

Issue No.118 - October 2022 : Rabi ath-Thaani INVITATION SANHA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING You are cordially invited to our [...]

Issue No.207 - October 2022 : Rabiul Awwal 1444 THE FRANCHISE MODEL Franchising is not a new concept, but [...]

Issue No.117 - October 2022 : Rabi al_Awwal 1444 Amongst the many directives of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be [...]

Issue No.206 - September 2022 : Rabiul Awwal 1444 As the saying goes of this time-worn and overused cliché, [...]

Issue No.205 - September 2022 : Safar 1444 September 24th is celebrated annually as Heritage Day in the Republic [...]

Issue No.204 - September 2022 : Safar 1444 Beauty is the feature of objects that are pleasurable to perceive. [...]

Issue No.116 - September 2022 : Safar 1444 Health is a boon and blessing entrusted to man by Allah [...]

Issue No. 203 - September 2022 : Safar 1444 Exchange of knowledge and conducting of trade are the lifeblood [...]

Issue No.115 - August 2022 : Muharram 1444 Alhamdulillah, thanks to the efforts of parents, educators and our Ulama, [...]

Issue No.202 - August 2022 : Muharram 1444 We salute, pay tribute and reaffirm our enormous gratitude to all [...]

Issue No.201 - July 2022 : Thul Hijjah 1443 Bread is the most universal food on Earth. It has [...]

Issue No.114 - July 2022 : Dhul Hijjah 1443 Eid al-Adha (the festival of Sacrifice) is amongst the most [...]

Issue No.200 - July 2022 : Thul Hijjah 1443 The Day of Eid al-Adha (the festival of Sacrifice) this [...]

Issue No.113 - June 2022 : Thul Qa'dah 1443 Two and a half years ago a dramatic event, the [...]

Issue No. 199 - June 2022 : Thul Qadah 1443 In every daily prayer Muslims the world over are [...]

Issue No. 198 - June 2022 : Thul Qadah 1443 SANHA responds to the queries received on its announcement of [...]

Issue No.112 - May 2022 : Shawwal 1443 When the Prophet (peace be upon him) was asked for advice [...]

Issue No.197 - May 2022 : Shawaal 1443 Breast milk is the birthright of every newborn child and the [...]

Issue No.195 - April 2022 : Ramadhaan 1443 Divine Injunction is sufficient basis to shun and abstain from the [...]

Issue No.194 - April 2022 : Ramadhaan 1443 Over a 100 years ago, the American multinational technology company IBM adopted and [...]

Ramadhaan is the annual perfect platform towards refining and fine tuning our efforts towards spiritual upliftment. There can be no [...]

Issue No. 193 - April 2022 : Ramadhaan 1443 Building on the established success of Africa’s Big 7 and [...]

Trade is the lifeblood of nations and is inextricably linked to their development and progress. It’s blowing through our [...]

No.191 April 2022 : Ramadhaan 1443 Allah Ta‘ala’s Bounties and Signs all around us are innumerable and limitless. Mankind [...]

No.190 March 2022 : Shabaan 1443 During the recent termination of SANHA’s certification of the Frimax snack brand, the element of [...]

1)    I have heard that nutmeg and poppy seeds are not permissible as they cause intoxication. I have also read [...]

1. I have noticed some imported Nestle infant foods but I didn?t see the SANHA logo on them. Please clarify? The [...]

1.    Can we eat the breakfast at hotels? I travel frequently and stay at the Southern Sun hotels?Whilst we do [...]

1.    What is gelatine?Gelatine is a protein, which is obtained from collagen derived from animal skin and bones. 2.    What [...]

1. Please can you explain what are E No's?E-Numbers represent specific food additives, used by the industry in the manufacture [...]

Glycerin Q: Glycerin - is it Halaal or not?Reason I?m asking is that I was told it is a form [...]

Vinegar and Wine differencescd/04.12/rv Q: What is the difference between vinegar and wine? Answer:We outline the differences as follows:?        Wine is [...]

Cooking potscd/04.12/rvQ: I used to cook non-halal meat in a pot, but recently began practicing Islam. I only eat halal [...]

Different Halaal bodiesQ: I have a few questions which I hope you can help me with. We muslims are experiencing [...]

Using a common microwave Q: Is it permissible for me to use the same microwave, at the workplace, that my [...]

Thareed Q: What is Thareed?Answer:Abu Musa al-Ash?ari radhiyallaahu anhu narrated that Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam said, ?The virtue of Aaishah [...]

Genetically Modified foodscd/04.12/rv Q: Are Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) or ingredients or products containing GMO's Halaal? Answer:At the outset our guiding [...]

Catering for Muslim guestscd/04.12/rvQ: Please could you help us out with the Do's and Don'ts for catering Halaal for a [...]

Work Functions cd/04.12/rv Q: I'm not sure if you will be able to help me with my query, I'm very [...]

Halaal and Kosher cd/04.12/rv Q: Can you please advise me if a product is certified as kosher, whether it is [...]

Q: I?ve been told that it is Haraam to eat sushi, on the basis that it is Haraam to eat [...]

Q: I would like to know if scallops (similar to mussels as they also grow in shells) are Halaal?Answer: Kindly [...]

Q: According to Imaam Shafi "all" seafood is Halaal, what about Shark? Does that make Shark permissible?Answer: Shark is from [...]

Q: I would like to know if Whey is Halaal? Answer: Whey / whey protein is a by-product of cheese [...]

Q: Are the bread rolls, cakes and other confectionery items baked at pick n pay, checkers and spar supermarkets Halaal?Answer: [...]

Q: Are we allowed to use moisturisers/face creams containing collagen? Answer: Collagen is the most common protein in connective tissue, bones, [...]

Q: I would like to know if one is permitted to apply colognes and eau de toilette perfumes containing Alcohol?Answer: [...]

Q: It would be appreciated if you can please investigate the above-mentioned ingredient which is contained in most body lotions [...]

 Q: Is butylated alcohol used in creams and perfumes permitted for Muslims? Answer: Butylated alcohol is a synthesized chemical alcohol. [...]

Islam is a comprehensive religion guiding Muslims through sets of rules governing every facet of life. Since food is an [...]

IntroductionThe South African National Halaal Authority (SANHA) is an international, non-profit organisation, representing the Muslim Ummah on all matters pertaining [...]