Mustakshif is a halal product-scanning and Islamic lifestyle service designed to help Muslims make informed everyday choices. Its name means “discoverer” in Arabic, reflecting its aim to make halal information easier to access across diverse products and communities. The Mustakshif app lets users scan barcodes to explore product ingredients and halal status, covering food, groceries, beauty products, toiletries, and other everyday conveniences.

The service combines AI-powered scanning with a database containing information on millions of products. Mustakshif says its product filtering follows the South African National Halal Authority’s standards, while its Shariah Board of Ulama and Islamic scholars manually checks products for permissibility under Islamic law. This combined approach is intended to support accurate, reliable product identification.

Mustakshif also offers subscription and business product packages, halal places information, customer support, and educational resources about how the service works. Its multilingual app is intended for Muslims worldwide, helping users navigate product choices with greater confidence and align daily purchases with their beliefs.