Saudi grand mufti praises MWL’s control ofhalal meat imports

MWL is performing its role to impose theIslamic halal slaughter. (SPA)

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s grand mufti, SheikhAbdul Aziz Al-Asheikh, who is also the head of the Supreme Council of Scholars,praised the efforts of the Muslim World League (MWL) to unify Muslims, advocatefor their cause and protect them, making sure that everyone is aware of theleague’s blessed efforts and great achievements.

Al-Asheikh said: “The Muslim World Leagueis performing its role to impose the Islamic halal slaughter, by making sureanimals are slaughtered according to the halal standards and trusted mechanisms.”

MWL reaffirmed its commitment to applyingthe highest standards of halal slaughter. When issuing halal certificates, MWLadheres to regulations and standards set by the GCC StandardizationOrganization.

MWL recently suspended several abattoirs andslaughter companies around the world for violating the rules of halalslaughter.

A royal decree gave the MWL soleresponsibly for issuing halal certificates, in recognition of itsinternational-relations expertise in coordinating and cooperating with localand international bodies, and having met Shariah requirements for producing,manufacturing and marketing halal products.

The Supreme Council of Scholars issued afatwa through the Ifta permanent committee, presided over by Al-Asheikh,stating that the only authority responsible for imported slaughtered halalproducts is the MWL, as it represents the older Islamic organization working inthe field of halal and foods and has an expertise of more than 30 years as wellas partners, centers and offices around the world.

The MWL works on finalizing the largestcenter for halal in the world, as part of its headquarters in Makkah.

The center’s functions include supervisingslaughter and the production of halal goods, and issuing certificates, directlyor through its offices and representatives abroad, according to the halalcertification mechanism and international standards.

The center also issues certificates forselling halal goods, provides technical and Islamic consultancy services andintroduces businesses to halal food.

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