Halal Advertising Policy
Every advertisement on our network is reviewed for Shariah compliance.
Last updated: 1 January 2025
Our commitment: Islamic Ad Network exists to serve the Muslim community. Halal compliance is not a feature — it is the foundation of everything we do. No advertisement runs on our network without passing our review process. When in doubt, we say no.
Permitted categories
- Halal food and beverages
- Islamic finance products (savings, takaful, equity crowdfunding)
- Modest fashion and modest lifestyle brands
- Education and online learning
- Halal travel and hospitality
- Healthcare, supplements, and wellness (halal-certified)
- Muslim media, books, and content platforms
- Technology, software, and SaaS products
- Real estate and property investment
- E-commerce (general goods, halal-certified)
- Non-profit and charitable organisations
- Islamic events, conferences, and community platforms
Prohibited categories
- Alcohol and alcoholic beverages
- Gambling, betting, and casinos (including crypto gambling)
- Adult content, dating apps, and escort services
- Interest-based (riba) financial products — conventional loans, credit cards, payday lenders
- Pork and non-halal meat products
- Tobacco, cigarettes, and vaping products
- Weapons, firearms, and military recruitment
- Recreational drugs and drug paraphernalia
- Music streaming primarily promoting haram content
- Astrology, fortune-telling, and occult services
- Multi-level marketing and pyramid schemes
- Misleading health claims or unproven treatments
Review Process
Every new campaign submitted to Islamic Ad Network goes through a manual halal compliance review before going live. Our review team checks:
- The product or service being advertised
- Ad creative for language, imagery, and implications
- The landing page and destination URL
- The advertiser's broader brand and reputation
Standard review takes up to 24 hours. Growth and Enterprise plans receive priority review within 4 hours.
Publisher Content Standards
Publishers joining our network must ensure their website content meets halal standards. Sites are reviewed on application. We conduct periodic re-reviews. Publishers found to be hosting haram content will have their accounts suspended and earnings withheld pending investigation.
Contextual Sensitivity
Beyond explicit prohibitions, we apply contextual judgment. An ad that is technically halal in isolation may be rejected if its placement, timing, or framing creates a misleading or culturally insensitive impression for Muslim audiences.
Reporting Violations
If you see an advertisement on our network that you believe violates this policy, please report it immediately at compliance@islamicadnetwork.com. We take all reports seriously and investigate within 48 hours.
Policy Updates
This policy is reviewed quarterly by our Shariah compliance advisors. Updates are published here with the revision date. Advertisers whose campaigns are affected by policy changes will be notified directly.
Questions
For questions about whether your product or service qualifies, contact us at our contact form or compliance@islamicadnetwork.com before submitting a campaign.