Buy and Sell on Riwaya - the world's first online Islamic premium marketplace. We showcase hand selected sellers in the world and put their products in one website. Born in the COVID-19 pandemic, Riwaya looks to provide a platform to bridge the gap between amazing Islamic sellers and their customers.
Selling on Riwaya means being part of a trusted Islamic marketplace. Buyers come here with the confidence that everything they see is halal, ethical, and in line with Islamic values. To make sure this trust is protected, we’ve created clear product guidelines.
This blog explains why the guideline exists, how it benefits you as a seller, and how you can use it to get your products approved smoothly.
Riwaya is not just another e-commerce platform. It is a space where Muslim consumers shop with peace of mind. Every product listed must comply with Shariah principles and Islamically aligned ethics.
That means items are checked not only for quality but also for their alignment with Islamic values. Ingredients, functions, and even the cultural or moral impact of the product are reviewed before approval.
By setting these rules, we make sure:
- Sellers know exactly what can and cannot be listed.
- Buyers trust every product they see on the platform.
- Riwaya maintains its identity as a truly Islamic marketplace.
The guideline is designed to help you succeed as a seller. Here’s how:
a. Clarity: No second-guessing. You know what products to focus on.
b. Trust: When buyers see your products on Riwaya, they know they are safe and halal. That trust leads to more sales.
c. Consistency: Following the guideline helps you stay aligned with Riwaya’s vision, which builds a stronger brand for both you and the marketplace.
Note: However, certain products may require review or approval by the Riwaya team, as some cases are handled individually to ensure quality and compliance.
Below is a category-wise guide showing which products are approved or not allowed.
Tip: Before listing, always check this table to avoid delays in approval.
| Category | Product Type | Approval Status |
|---|---|---|
| Women’s Clothing | Abaya | Yes, Always |
| Islamically Aligned Dress / Kaftan / Coats / Outerwear | Yes, Always | |
| Hijab / Scarf / Jilbab | Yes, Always | |
| Hijab Accessories (Caps, Pins, Magnets, Khimar, Niqab) | Yes, Always | |
| Revealing, Transparent, or Cultural Clothing (Dupatta, Choli, etc.) | No, Always | |
| Men’s Clothing | Thobe / Jubba / Jellaba | Yes, Always |
| Shemagh / Keffiyeh / Kufi / Caps | Yes, Always | |
| Islamically Aligned Shirts / T-Shirts / Hoodies / Sweatshirts | Yes, Always | |
| Islamic Men’s Clothing Accessories (Non-Silk Tie, Non-Gold Material Accessories) | Yes, Always | |
| Skinny Jeans / Shorts Above Knee / Sleeveless Tops / Pants | No, Always | |
| Revealing, Transparent, or Cultural Clothing (Shalwar, Kameez, Kurta, etc.) | No, Always | |
| Silk Garments / Clothing Material for Men | No, Always |
| Category | Product Type | Approval Status |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic Home | Qur’an Sets (Mushafs in Different Sizes, Qur’an Case/Box/Cover, Qur’an Stands, Qur’an Holder, etc.) | Yes, Always |
| Prayer Mats (Standard, Luxury, Padded, Interactive, Travel, Kids, etc.) | Yes, Always | |
| Wall Art (Qur’anic Calligraphy, Islamic Quotes, Islamic Frames, Islamic Plaques, Digital Islamic Wall Art, etc.) | Yes, Always | |
| Islamically Aligned Candles | Subject to Riwaya Team | |
| Islamically Aligned Diffusers / Bakhoor Burners | Subject to Riwaya Team | |
| Islamically Aligned Home Decorations | Subject to Riwaya Team | |
| Decorations That Are Not Islamically Aligned (Other Faith Symbols, Idols, Zodiac, Occult Signs) | No, Always | |
| Wall Art That Is Not Islamically Aligned (Faces of Prophets, Sahabah, or Any Living Beings, etc.) | No, Always | |
| Candles / Diffusers That Are Not Islamically Aligned | No, Always |
| Category | Product Type | Approval Status |
|---|---|---|
| Books and Education | Qur’ans (Mushafs, Tajweed Qur’ans, Translations with Authentic Sources, etc.) | Yes, Always |
| Tafsirs (Authentic, from Recognised Scholars e.g. Ibn Kathir, Al-Jalalayn, etc.) | Yes, Always | |
| Hadith Collections (Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Riyadh as-Salihin, etc.) | Yes, Always | |
| Seerah & Islamic History (Authentic Works, Children’s Seerah Books) | Yes, Always | |
| Islamic Dua & Dhikr Books | Yes, Always | |
| Islamic Education Materials (Arabic Learning, Tajweed Guides, Islamic Studies) | Yes, Always | |
| Islamic Journals / Planners (For Reflection, Deen & Dunya Balance) | Yes, Always | |
| Islamic Calligraphy / Arabic Practice Books | Yes, Always | |
| General Educational Books (Math, Science, Language Learning, etc.) | No, Always | |
| Books Promoting Ideologies Against Islam (Atheism, Secular Anti-Islamic Content) | No, Always | |
| Novels / Comics That Are Not Islamically Aligned (Romance, Explicit Content, etc.) | No, Always | |
| Books Promoting Magic, Horoscopes, Witchcraft, or Content Opposing Islamic Values | No, Always |
| Category | Product Type | Approval Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fragrances | Islamically Aligned Perfumes / Attars / Perfume Oils (Oud, Musk, Sandalwood, Arabian Scents) | Yes, Always |
| Islamically Aligned Bakhoor / Oud Chips / Resins / Frankincense / Diffusers | Yes, Always | |
| Scented Candles (Halal Ingredients, Beeswax, Natural Wax, etc.) | Subject to Riwaya Team |
| Category | Product Type | Approval Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jewellery | Islamic Men’s Jewellery (Silver, Stainless Steel, Tungsten, Natural Stone, Leather [Halal Source], Metal Materials) | Yes, Always |
| Islamic Women’s Jewellery (Gold, Silver, Stainless Steel, Tungsten, Natural Stone, Leather [Halal Source], Metal Materials) | Yes, Always | |
| Arabic Dial Watches | Yes, Always | |
| Gold Material Jewellery for Men (Rings, Necklaces, Bracelets, Watches) | No, Always | |
| Silk-Based Accessories for Men (Watch Straps, Tie, etc.) | No, Always | |
| Jewellery That Is Not Islamically Aligned (Other Faith Symbols, Zodiac, Evil Eye, Occult, Figures, Statues, etc.) | No, Always |
| Category | Product Type | Approval Status |
|---|---|---|
| Children | Children’s Books (Islamic Stories, Seerah, Qur’an for Kids, Dua Guides, Colouring, Activity Books with Islamic Values) | Yes, Always |
| Educational Materials (Arabic Learning, Islamic Studies) | Yes, Always | |
| Children’s Clothing (Abayas, Thobes, Hijabs for Kids, Modest Dresses, Kufi Caps) | Yes, Always | |
| Educational Toys (Prayer Mats with Audio, Dua Dolls, Hijab Dolls, Arabic Alphabets, Islamic Puzzles, Islamic Flashcards, etc.) | Yes, Always | |
| General Toys That Are Not Islamically Aligned | No, Always | |
| Children’s Books That Are Not Islamically Aligned (Superhero Stories, etc.) | No, Always |
| Category | Product Type | Approval Status |
|---|---|---|
| Gifts and Weddings | Gift Sets (Qur’an Sets, Prayer Mats, Tasbeehs, Attars/Fragrances, Islamic Journals, Islamic Accessories or Jewellery, etc.) | Yes, Always |
| Wedding / Nikah Favours (Islamic Calligraphy Cards, Tasbeehs, Mini Qur’ans, Dates, Figs, Honey, etc.) | Yes, Always | |
| Islamic Greeting Cards (Eid, Nikah, Aqeeqah, Du’a Messages, etc.) | Yes, Always | |
| Islamically Aligned Hampers / Gift Boxes (Dates, Honey, Attars, Oud Candles, Bakhoor, etc.) | Yes, Always | |
| Islamically Aligned Customised Gifts (Engraved Names, Islamic Quotes, Arabic Calligraphy, etc.) | Yes, Always | |
| Decorations or Favours That Are Not Islamically Aligned (Bride/Groom Figurines, Statues, etc.) | No, Always |
| Category | Product Type | Approval Status |
|---|---|---|
| Halal Markets | Prophetic Foods (Honey, Dates, Black Seeds, Olive Oil, Figs) | Yes, Always |
| Halal Supplements (Vitamins, Protein Powders, Herbal Capsules with Halal Certification) | Subject to Riwaya Team | |
| Islamically Aligned Natural & Organic Health Products (Herbal Teas, Spices, Seeds, Superfoods) | Subject to Riwaya Team | |
| Milk / Perishable Goods (Chocolate, Dairy, etc.), Food and Drinks with Alcohol Base, Pork, Pork Gelatin, Khamr-Based Alcohol, and Other Non-Halal Products | No, Always |
| Category | Product Type | Approval Status |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic Essentials | Islamically Aligned Health & Beauty (Halal Skincare, Halal Cosmetics, Miswaks, Halal Beard Oils, Black Seed Oil, Olive Oil, Shilajit) | Subject to Riwaya Team |
| Prayer Beads (Wood, Crystal, Stone, Digital Tasbeehs, etc.) | Yes, Always | |
| Islamically Aligned Technology (Qur’an Speakers (Preloaded with Surahs/Recitations), Prayer Clocks, Azan Clocks, Digital Qur’an Pens, etc.) | Yes, Always | |
| Phone Cases with Arabic Calligraphy or Islamic Calligraphy | Yes, Always | |
| Kids’ Gadgets with Qur’an or Surah Text and Sound (Interactive Prayer Mats, Islamic Tablets, Islamic Kids’ Watches) | Yes, Always | |
| Islamically Aligned Arts & Crafts (Islamic Calligraphy Kits, Arabic Letter Practice, Islamic Painting Sets, etc.) | Yes, Always | |
| General Craft Supplies | No, Always | |
| Food & Beverages with Pork, Food Grade Alcohol, or Unclear Halal Status | No, Always | |
| Arts & Crafts That Are Not Islamically Aligned (With Faces of Humans/Animals, Nudity, or Shirk-Related Symbols, etc.) | No, Always |
| Category | Product Type | Approval Status |
|---|---|---|
| Other Products | Products Not Aligned with Riwaya Marketplace Values: Items that, while not haram, are not considered relevant to Riwaya values and are better placed on secular marketplaces or stores. | No, Always |
Think of this guideline as your roadmap. Here’s how to make the most of it:
a. Check before listing: Always cross-check your product type with the table.
b. Plan your inventory: Focus on categories and products that are always approved.
c. Avoid rejections: Save time by not submitting items that are clearly marked “No, Always.”
d. When in doubt, ask: For products marked “Subject to Riwaya Team,” reach out to our support before listing.
By using the guidelines properly, you can speed up your approval process and avoid unnecessary back-and-forth.
The Riwaya Product Guideline is here to make your selling journey easier. It ensures that every product on the platform is safe, halal, and aligned with Islamic values.
By following it closely, you’ll not only avoid rejections but also build trust with buyers who are looking for exactly what you’re offering.
Your next step? Review the table, align your products, and start listing with confidence!
Do you sell similar products that are in line with Islamic values?
If yes, then this can be your chance to outshine by reaching a huge market of Muslim consumers. With over 700 sellers onboard and 100k+ monthly visitors, Riwaya helps your brand reach the right people who are both high-value and profitable! Cherry on top, we handle the hard work: spreading your products through marketing, keeping you visible with SEO, ensuring safe payments, and running campaigns to boost your sales!
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