WHO IS THE MUSLIM JUDICIAL COUNCIL HALAAL TRUST? (MJCHT)
The Muslim Judicial Council (M.J.C.) is a recognized non-governmental, Islamic Religious Authority and Judiciary based in Southern Africa and represents over 140 Mosques within the Western Cape region.
The MJC, a body of Islamic Theological scholars, established in 1945, has been in the field of Halaal certification for over 50 years and was the first such authority in all Africa.
The MJC is divided into various divisions and departments, namely, Administration, Arbitration/Mediation, Da’wah, Education, Fataawa, Finance, Halaal Certification & Monitoring, Muslim Personal Law, Presidency, Secretariat and Social Services.
The Division responsible for Halaal Certification & Monitoring (MJC HALAAL TRUST) is registered as a Trust with the South African Government since 1986 (Registration No. T.975/92).
The MJC Halaal Trust is often called upon to advise companies regarding technological advancements in animal pre-slaughter stunning, mechanical slaughtering methods, synthetic ingredients, extracts of animal and plant original, genetic modification and international imports.
MANAGEMENT The affairs of the MJC Halaal Trust is conducted by a Board of Trustees who are all members of the Muslim Judicial Council and are guided by the Fataawa department for religious criteria.
The Trust is also supported by a group of Hygiene Specialists and Food Technologists, many of them with degrees and diplomas in their fields.
FUNCTION OF THE MJC HALAAL TRUST? Caters for the dietary needs of Muslims both locally and internationally.
Serves as the “Halaal Conscience” of the Muslim Community by supervising & ensuring that all meat, poultry, etc. conforms to Halaal standards.
Monitors abattoirs (focusing on Muslim slaughtermen, stunner voltages, line speeds, etc.) and food outlets (cafes, supermarkets, etc.), ensuring that edible consumer goods are prepared from slaughtering to consumption according to strict Halaal Standards.
Mainly services the Muslim Community in the Western Cape region but its valued and impeccable service stretches nationally and beyond the borders of South Africa.
As a non-profit organisation, the Trust is required by South African Revenue Services to distribute at least 75% of its profits to charitable, Religious and educational institutions.
In accordance with Shariah (Islamic Law) and strict standards set by the MJC Halaal Trust, no certificates are issued to food outlets where liquor is served or gambling takes place.
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