The National Independent Halaal Trust (NIHT) formerly the (IHT) was formed
and constituted in 1992. Since October 2000, the growth of the NIHT has
been phenomenal. The NIHT aspires to the highest Halaal standards as prescribed
by the Sharia (Islamic Law), these standards have been set up by Mufti's
and various Ulema from across the Islamic ideological spectrum. Presently
the NIHT has offices in Johannesburg, Laudium (Pretoria), Durban and has
logistical basis in the Eastern Cape, Western Cape and Northern Cape.
"Oh you who believe, make not
unlawful the TAYIBAT (pure) as regards to foods, deeds and beliefs) which
Allah has made lawful for you and transgress not, verily Allah does not
like transgressors".
"And eat of the things
which Allah has provided for you, lawful and good, and fear ALLAH in whom
you believe".
(Surah MA-IDAH Chapter 5 Verses 87 & 88.).
The NIHT is committed to:
Providing a workable and professional synergy between Ulema, businesses
and Muslim consumer.
Providing a practical but professional service to the Ummah (Muslim
consumer) guaranteeing the Ummah a Halaal end product.
Providing a professional Halaal Monitoring System on various products
and ingredients.
Providing a better working relationship with other Halaal Certifying
Authorities to eradicate confusion and double standards in the Halaal
Food Industry culminating a truly National Halaal Certifying Forum.
Providing a coherent professional response to all Halaal queries and
applications.
Creating a data base and website for all Halaal products and ingredients.
Taking firm action against establishments that transgress the Shariah.
Achievements
Provides employment for approx. 145 personnel to maintain and supervise
Non-Muslim Owned (NMO’s) establishments that carry the NIHT certification.
Presently certifies well over 75 abattoirs, franchise food outlets,
spice work and other establishments.
Established a full time team of Halaal Inspectors countrywide to maintain
NIHT Halaal Standards.
In conjunction with the National Association of Muslim Meat Traders
(NAMMTRA) certifies in excess of 87% of the major abattoirs countrywide.
To eradicate insinuations of monetary gains from Halaal certification,
the executive of NIHT & NAMMTRA offer its services gratis (free
of charge) to the Trust.
The NIHT have most of the mainstream Ulema from the Darul
Ulooms, Sunni Jamiatul Ulema, Sunni Ulema Council, Madressas, Masjids
and Islamic Institutes as well as ALL of the Muslim
Meat Traders countrywide as affiliates.
The following Bonafides are affiliates to the NIHT:
