How Zabihah Works

Zabihah — Scan Halal Food is designed to help Muslim shoppers make a fast, informed first pass on packaged food. It looks at the ingredients shown on the product or barcode result, then tries to separate clear halal-safe cases from ingredients that need caution.

What the app is checking

The product flow centers on the ingredient list. That means the app is looking for known problem ingredients, common safe ingredients, and ambiguous terms that often need more context, like gelatin, enzymes, flavorings, and additive codes.

How the verdicts work

Halal means nothing on the scan currently raises a concern. Haram means the product contains a clearly non-halal ingredient or a red flag the app should not soften. Mushbooh means the label is not clear enough, the source matters, or trusted scholars may differ.

Why mushbooh exists

A vague answer would be less honest than a careful one. When the package does not make the source obvious, the app should say so and leave room for a better human check.

What this is not

This is an AI aid for general guidance. It is not a fatwa, and it is not a substitute for official halal certification or a trusted scholar's final judgment.

When to verify manually

• When the ingredient is derived from animal or alcohol sources.
• When an E-number, enzyme, or emulsifier depends on supplier or origin.
• When a product is important enough that you would want certification in writing.

How we present uncertainty

If the app cannot confidently resolve the label, it should explain the uncertainty instead of pretending to have a ruling. That keeps the shopping decision honest and gives you a clear cue to look for a certifier's mark.