Condolence Message from the World Halal Council “Dr. Hüseyin Kâmi Büyüközer, Founder and President of GİMDES (Association for the Inspection and Certification of Food and Supplies) and Honorary President of the World Halal Council (WHC), has passed away. The global halal community expressed their profound sorrow through a condolence message.” A Pioneering Mission: Halal and […]
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un OBITUARYANNOUNCEMENT Dr. Hüseyin Kâmi Büyüközer Our President of GİMDES and World Halal Foundation, Dr. Hüseyin Kâmi Büyüközer, Has Passed Away Dr. Hüseyin Kâmi Büyüközer, the pioneer of halal certification in Türkiye who dedicated his life to the cause of Islam and the struggle for halal food, has departed for […]
A landmark event in the Middle East, the MUSIAD Fair brings together thousands of buyers, suppliers, and investors. Here is what you need to know. Dr. Hüseyin Kâmi Büyüközer What Is Happening Right Now? Halal Expo 2026 kicks off on September 23-26 at the Istanbul Expo Center. This is not just a trade fair; it […]
Dr. Hüseyin Kâmi Büyüközer – Selman Necefoğlu Daru’l Helal Madrasa, which continues its scholarly and intellectual activities under the umbrella of the World Halal Foundation, is opening its doors to you, our valued seekers of knowledge, for the 2026-2027 Academic Year following the successful educational periods we have left behind! With an educational philosophy focused […]
Dr. Hüseyin Kâmi Büyüközer Bread holds a unique place in Turkish life. It is one of the few foods found on nearly every dining table, transcending barriers of income, culture, and religion. For millions of families, it is not just a convenience but an affordable staple that sustains their daily nutrition. On average, each person […]
M. Zeki Aygur The book titled “Essays from Life,” written by Dr. Hüseyin Kâmi Büyüközer, Founding President of GİMDES, has been made available to our readers. Reflecting the insights gained from over half a century of dedicated service, this book brings together 65 articles drawn from real life — ranging from the struggle for a […]
Dr. Hüseyin Kâmi Büyüközer – Menaf Yıldız Gelatin, one of the sore spots for Muslims, is an additive widely used in children’s favorite jelly candies, sweets, desserts, yogurt, medicine capsules, creams, many cosmetic products, and the pharmaceutical industry. It is an amino acid typically produced from the skin, bones, and cartilage of animals such as […]
M. Zeki AYGUR Although the food sector is the first to come to mind when halal and healthy living is mentioned, Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) and human requirements encompass all areas of life. Acting with the vision of “halal clothing is as much a requirement as halal food,” GİMDES (Association for the Inspection and Certification of […]
M. Zeki AYGUR Making statements regarding the 10th anniversary of the July 15 coup attempt, GİMDES President Dr. Hüseyin Kami BÜYÜKÖZER said, “We have not forgotten July 15th, we will never forget it.” Dr. Hüseyin Kami BÜYÜKÖZER, President of the Association for the Inspection and Certification of Food and Supplies (GİMDES), made a written statement […]
M. Zeki AYGUR The audits of Halal Dunya Marketleri (HDM), which serves with 35 branches across Türkiye, continue without slowing down. HDM coordinator Abdullah Selam and GİMDES Auditor M. Zeki Aygur conducted an unannounced audit at the Istanbul Zeytinburnu branch. During the visit, the audit team was welcomed by the branch manager Abdulhekim Sabırlı. During […]