Is it halal? Scan and know in seconds.
Point your camera at a barcode or ingredient list. HalalLens breaks down every ingredient and gives a clear verdict — halal, doubtful, or haram.
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Pick a sample or paste an ingredient list — no sign-up. The preview runs our on-device rule table; the full scan adds AI reading and the product database.
Instant preview from the on-device rule table (English). The full AI scan reads photos, looks up barcodes, and explains in your language.
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How it works
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Scan the barcode or snap the ingredient list
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AI reads and analyzes every ingredient
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Get a clear verdict with plain-language explanations
Ingredients
Is E471 halal?
Browse 174 additives with plain-language verdicts, typical sources, and what to look for on the label.
How verdicts are decided
Rulings follow the majority positions of the major halal certification bodies. Anything whose permissibility depends on an undeclared source — gelatin, E471, natural flavors — is marked doubtful rather than guessed. Your madhhab setting refines the rules for well-documented school differences.
- JAKIM
- MUI
- MUIS
- ESMA
- HFA
Questions, answered
Is HalalLens a fatwa?
No. HalalLens is a shopping aid that reads ingredient lists and applies the published positions of major certification bodies. When permissibility depends on a source the label doesn't declare, we say "doubtful" and tell you why — the final decision is always yours.
What does "doubtful" mean?
Doubtful (mashbooh) means the ingredient is halal from some sources and not from others — gelatin, E471 emulsifiers, natural flavors — and the label doesn't say which. Look for a halal certification mark or a source declaration.
Does it work in my country and language?
Yes. Barcode lookups use Open Food Facts (worldwide), photo scans read labels in any language, and explanations come back in your app language. The travel guide covers 24 countries.
Can I set my madhhab?
Yes. Choose Hanafi, Shafi'i, Maliki, or Hanbali on the scan page or in your profile. Verdicts adjust for well-documented differences — seafood scope, rennet, wine vinegar — and Asr prayer time follows the Hanafi shadow rule.
Is it free?
You get 3 free scans every day, and the ingredient explorer, prayer times, and restaurant finder are always free. Premium adds unlimited scans, restaurant menu scanning, and the offline ingredient database.
Where does my data go?
Photos are analyzed and discarded — we don't keep images. Scan history stays on your device unless you sign in, in which case it syncs to your account so it follows you across devices.