Lately great concerns have been raised about the many ‘Halal’ restaurants and meat shops in the Lower Mainland and whether or not they are as they claim. At Dar al-Madinah Islamic Society, we completely understand that the first step in removing such doubts is education, so we have taken the initiative to educate our brothers and sisters in the Lower Mainland by offering a presentation on the Halal and Haram food. This presentation has been given at various Masjids and centers.

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Benefits of Dar al-Madinah Islamic Society Halal Certification

• This certification is a yearly certification and inspections occur suddenly throughout the year to ensure that the meat being served at the restaurant is Halal.
• A competitive advantage is gained. Many Muslims are looking forward to something they can depend upon in terms of Halal certification. Many of the certificates available have been forged, misused, or don’t have an expiry date.
• The discharge of your responsibility in investigating and providing assurance of genuine Halal to the consumers in the era of excessive deceit and false labeling of Halal.
• Accreditation and certification is provided whilst maintaining the confidentiality of company trade and product details.

Procedure:

1. You must first book an appointment through This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or phone at (604) 873-8580.
2. For Muslim restaurants, sources from where the meat is from along with receipts must be presented. This information will be verified.
3. Dar al-Madinah Islamic Society also requires that the restaurant be clean, for cleanliness is integral in Islam.
4. At this point a one year certificate will be issued, which can be hung at the restaurant.
5. The restaurant will be posted on the Dar al-Madinah website. (http://www.daralmadinah.com)

Penalties:

• If it has been confirmed that the meat that is being served is not Halal or is being taken from doubtful sources, the Halal certification will be revoked.
• A note that your certification has been revoked will be mentioned on the site.

Fees:
The fee is 100 dollars per year.