We aim to promote and educate people about Islam, healthy halal lifestyle, Islamic history and culture, and so much more! History
Established and registered under the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)on January 4, 1982 by nine (9) member organizations, the IDCP was the first and pioneer Da’wah organization in the Philippines . Most of the founders were members of the Converts to
Islam Society of the Philippines (CONVISLAM)- the first registered Muslim religious organization in the Philippines (1953)- heralding the truth of Islam, headed by a former Christian religious leader, Lauro de Leon (Imam Moh’d Al-Lauhe de Leon). IDCP suddenly grew to a 72-member organization in the span of ten years. As of now the IDCP has 95 member organizations nationwide. Islamic Da'wah Council of the Philippines (IDCP)
A federation of 95 Muslim Organizations throughout the Philippines An accredited Islamic non-government organization (NGO) by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). An active member of:
-Regional Islamic Da’wah Council of Southeast Asia and the Pacific (RISEAP)
-Word Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY)
-Word Halal Council (WHC)
-Word Federation of Islamic Missions and others. HALAL
Halal is an Arabic term which means allowed, lawful, legal, or permissible under the Shariah (Islamic Law). This law is based on the Qur’an, Hadith (tradition of the Prophet Muhammad), Ijma (consensus), and Qiyas (deduction by analogy)
HALAL Food
Halal food means food that is permitted under the Shariah (Islamic) Law. This law is based on the Qur’an, Hadith (tradition of the Prophet Muhammad). Ijma (consensus) and Qiyas (deduction by analogy). The qiyas approved by the relevant Islamic Authority also fulfills the following conditions:
a. Does not contain any component or raw materials from animals that is not Halal. Does not contain any ingredient that is considered haram or najis (fithy). During is preparation, processing or manufacturing, the tolls or equipments used must not be contaminated by the product with ingredients which are considered haram or najis. Halal certification is a certificate of compliance of the religious requirement observed by all Muslims worldwide. It is now accepted scientifically that a Halal certificate is a guarantee of genuineness, best quality, wholesomeness, cleanliness, and best fit for human consumption. This decision of the Supreme Court of the Philippines in G.R. No. 153888 is the authentic recognition of the Government of the Philippines that IDCP is the duly recognized HALAL authority in the country.
