JOURNAL OF HALAL INDUSTRY & SERVICES

Developing Halal Cosmetics Awareness Module: A Case Study in Malaysia

Farah Lynn Amira Nor Zaidi — 2023-12-29

In conjunction with the rise of the number of world Muslim population and beauty awareness, the halal market in beauty products is anticipated to increase due to the growing demand of Muslim consumers. Malaysia is a predominantly Muslim countries and is amongst the biggest contributor towards the development of global halal hub. However, there is still a dearth of understanding among consumers and manufacturers of cosmetic products in terms of the meaning and the requirements needed for a cosmetic product to be deemed as Halal. There are also a serious lack of trust and awareness of halal products in cosmetic industry especially among consumers. Therefore, the development of the halal cosmetic awareness module is an effort to facilitate the cosmetic industry in Malaysia to comply with the Shariah requirements.

Black Soldier Fly Larvae as Alternative to Conventional Animal Feed: An Islamic and Science Perspective

Mohammad Aizat Jamaludin — 2023-01-09

The black soldier fly (BSF), Hermetia illucens Linnaeus, is a worthwhile insect genus whose larvae have shown promise for sustainable animal feed because of their economical and premium protein. Concerns arise among Muslims about whether the usage of black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) as animal feed is permissible by Shariah because hasyarat (insect) consumption, excluding grasshoppers, is forbidden based on the majority of Islamic scholars. This study examined the Halal status of animals fed with BSFL, investigated the benefits of BSFL in industrial farming, and analyzed the Maqasid al-Shariah view on the usage of BSFL as animal feed. Library research and document analysis were applied as qualitative methods. The study shows that BSFL has approximately a dry matter of 40% protein and 30% fat, no significant upshot in egg odour produced by hens fed with BSFL, and the whole nutritional exchange of fish meal with BSFL has no negative effects on the physicochemical merit of Atlantic salmon. The study concludes that if animals fed with BSFL are not affected in terms of the odour, colour, and taste of najs (impurity), then the animals are not categorized as Jallalah (contaminated) animals. Hence, the usage of BSFL as animal feed is permissible (Halal) and is classified as Tahsiniyyat (luxuries) based on Maqasid al-Shariah.

Empowering Local Tourism Stakeholders: A Muslim-Friendly Approach to Sustainable Geo-Tourism in Langkawi’s UGGp

Siti Syahirah Saffinee — 2023-12-29

The halal tourism industry is growing rapidly and is estimated to reach a value of $300 billion by 2030. However, it is crucial that this growth is sustainable and respects the cultural and religious beliefs of the Muslim community. A qualitative study was conducted to examine the current practices of tourism stakeholders in Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark (UGGp) regarding sustainability in Halal tourism. The study used ATLAS.ti to analyze interview transcriptions and identify current practices. The study’s findings provide recommendations for tourism stakeholders to promote sustainable tourism that aligns with Islamic values. It is essential for the government, private sector, local communities, and academia to collaborate to ensure that Muslim friendly tourism as a branding used to be developed in a way that benefits all stakeholders and the environment. This study highlights the importance of working together to achieve a sustainable Muslim friendly travel industry.

Determinant of Employment and Employability Atrributes in the Halal Sector for Halal Science Graduates in Brunei Darussalam

Raihana Mohd Raffi — 2022-07-09

Brunei Darussalam is keen on positioning its halal industry in the South East Asian region. At present, most of local halal industry players come mainly from the food sector. Statistically, Brunei sits at the top ten and ranks eighth in both Halal Food and Halal Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics sector according to Thomson Reuters’ Global Islamic Economy Report for 2019-2020. Employment is an important aspect in the growth for any sectors and stimulates overall halal industry growth. The concern of employment of university graduates (first degree and above) remains high with about 3,000 registered active jobseekers in Brunei Darussalam. In this regard, it is vital to ensure the employability for UNISSA’s Halal Science graduates by identifying potential employment opportunities in health sectors from stakeholder perspectives through a qualitative research where semi-structured interviews were conducted. The finding of this paper determined the factors attributed for employability chance in the health sector in Brunei Darussalam.

Perspective of Hadith in Halal Industry

Yumi Zuhanis Has-Yun Hashim — 2023-12-29

Halal industry is a unique industry such that it is directly tied to shariah, rendering all regulations, procedures, and conduct must clearly be based on the Islamic sources of knowledge namely the Qur’an and Hadith. While many discourses on halal focused on the Qur’anic teachings, less were discussed from the point of view of the Hadith. This is regrettable as hadith provides solutions and best practices in various scenarios in life. Thus, this study aims to collate and provide a discourse of hadith surrounding the halal industry. It also aims to identify the elements of Maqasid framework within these collated hadith and finally develop formative theories and principles. The study employs a narrative literature review combined with Maqasid methodology. A selection of hadith related to halal industry with brief discourse is presented based on the Global Islamic Index - seven sectors of halal industry. Finally, through the collated hadith, the relationship between halal industry and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) was critically evaluated. It was found that many of these values are already embedded within Islamic teachings. Embracing ESG principles in the halal industry can bring about substantial benefits towards promoting ethical and sustainable behavior. However, it is imperative that these principles go beyond mere rhetoric and are put into practice through tangible actions.

Crisis Response Strategy and Its Impact on Halal Organization Image and the Boycotting Intention

Nor Ez-Zatul Hanani Mohamed Rosli — 2022-07-09

The Halal industry has attracted world attention since the public starts to put their concern about the importance of consuming halal food not only because of religious obligation but also to their health. However, the emergence of issues and scandals related to Halal products has shaken the confidence of the public, consequently, even with one Halal issue, it can quickly explode into a severe crisis on a global scale. In Malaysia, Halal food crises has becoming a vital controversy among Halal consumers with organizations has been doubted to sell Non-Halal food products. Hence, when it occurred, the potential of damaging the organization's image and initiate the intention of boycotting the organization is increase. Therefore, using appropriate crisis response strategy is crucial to manage the outcomes of this crisis. This article conceptually discusses the crucial of applying certain crisis response strategies to effectively manage the image and intention of boycotting the organization. This article also conceptually proposed the religious characteristics to moderate the relationship between organization crisis responsibility and crisis response strategy on the outcomes of the Halal food crisis and the crisis response strategy to mediate the relationship between the organization crisis responsibility and the outcomes of the Halal food crisis.

Global Halal Cosmetics Standards: Requirements and Issues

Ely Tajuddin — 2023-12-31

Muslims are increasingly seeking halal cosmetics. This is reflected in consumer spending power; Muslim consumers now spend more on cosmetics and personal items. The knowledge of halal cosmetics among Muslims in Malaysia has grown throughout time due to advancements in technology, education, and the country's growing population. In addition, Muslim consumers are aware that the skin requires special attention and what is done to the face especially will have an impact on it. On that account, awareness of buying and using halal products is very vital for Muslims to avoid products that have been contaminated with non-halal substances. The study adopts systematic review and analysis of the Halal cosmetics literature. The findings show an issue of global halal standard implementation which are counterfeit halal logos and unstandardized halal standards (non-Muslim countries), may lead to confusion and doubt among consumers, impede mutual recognition between businesses, and hinder market progress. Furthermore, in Muslim countries the government is responsible for halal certification and standards supervision while non-Muslim countries rely on halal certifying agencies or organizations. Besides United Kingdom, other non-Muslim countries have no government regulations or control over the organization. However, they still have halal rules and standards as they employ standards from different countries. Therefore, considering that non-Muslim countries’ governments do not regulate the halal standard, it would be advisable for Muslims in the country to choose just one primary organization to monitor and regulate halal certifying body. So, halal implementation is not mandatory in Muslim countries, the governments have already set guidelines to maintain safety in the field of cosmetics.

DNA-Based Platform for Halal Authentication and Combat Food Threat

Md Mahfujur Rahman — 2023-04-30

The molecular recognition of a particular DNA target is essential not only for the development of new drugs, forensic research, and medical diagnostics but also for Halal authentication. Halal food products are those that are prepared in accordance with Islamic Shariah law while also being hygienic. Food safety plays an essential role in determining Halal foods, such as wholesome (safety, cleanliness, nutrition, and quality) food, in addition to the required Syariah regulation of halal food for Muslims. Thus, food authentication is an increasing concern and an integral part of ensuring quality foods that comply with religious faith. Furthermore, "zoonotic threats" such as bovine spongiform encephalopathy (bovine species) and H5N1 virus (avian species) have tremendously intensified the need for foods to secure human health. Muslim or non-Muslim consumers will benefit from purchasing Halal foods when their rights are protected by preventing fraudulent admixing and microbial threats. Depending upon the way the sequence in the genome varies, DNA-based biomarkers can recognize the distinction between different types of animal or microbial species. The detection of a particular DNA target has led to the development of a variety of different platforms such as polymerase chain reaction molecular fluorophores-based and nanoparticle-based assay. Therefore, this paper is aimed at describing the DNA-based platform to protect the consumer's right to prevent food fraud and ensure safe Halal food.

Fundamentals of Tour Guide in Muslim Friendly Tourism

Mohammad Aizat Jamaludin — 2023-06-27

This study aims to explore the concept and characteristics of being a tour guide in Muslim-friendly tourism. The study identifies tour guides need to possess effectively and cater the needs of Muslim travellers and provide them with a positive and inclusive travel experience. The research utilizes a qualitative approach, employing data collection based on secondary resources such as books, journals, and articles. The findings of this study contribute to a better understanding of tour guides in Muslim-friendly tourism and provide practical recommendations for tour guides to enhance their services
for Muslim travellers.