Halal Verification
How halal labels are shown
A halal label appears only when a recognized evidence source is paired with a known halal level. The label describes the halal level; the separate source line explains where the evidence came from.
The Souq reviewed evidence
The Souq reviewed available evidence, which may include current third-party certification details, owner information, or checked public sources. The Souq is not a halal certifier.
Owner-provided evidence
The business owner has claimed the listing and confirmed the halal status themselves. This is a self-reported claim.
From the place's own public info
The place describes itself as halal in its own public information, such as its business name, menu, or website. Nobody has checked it: The Souq hasn't verified this yet, and no one has vouched for it. Confirm directly with the place if you have strict requirements.
Public halal labels
Listings with recognized evidence use one of these primary labels:
- Verified halal— evidence The Souq or the owner provided points to the entire food menu being halal, not just selected items
- Listed halal— the place itself says its full menu is halal, but nobody has checked that claim yet
- Halal options— halal options are available alongside non-halal items
How you can help
When you leave a review for a restaurant or shop, you'll be asked: "Is the food/products halal?" Your answer is shown alongside the other reviews on the listing, so the next person can see what visitors actually found. Answers don't change a place's halal label on their own.
Reporting incorrect halal status
If you believe a listing's halal status is incorrect, you can flag it using the report button on the listing page. Select "Incorrect information" and choose "Halal Status" as the affected field. The report will be added to the listing's review queue.