Halal Industry A Short Introduction

The importance of this book comes from the importance of using halal and its effects on the material and spiritual life of the believers and its jurisprudential and religious dimensions on the one hand and the necessity to take advantage of new studies and modern technology in the production and monitoring of halal products on the other hand, as well as the development of exports and imports of various products labeled halal in the area of international trade and economics, and also international significant turnover in this field. This book provides a deep understanding of the Halal industry and brings you the latest developments and trends from this economy while also highlighting the future direction of this industry.

This ITC publication provides a detailed overview of the global halal food and beverage market, including up-to-date trade figures and an informed perspective of the market landscape and its dynamics. It provides an excellent introduction to anyone encountering the halal market for the first time by giving trade data on the key sub-sectors of the halal marketplace. At the same time, it shares a depth of understanding of many of the complex issues that are particular to the halal sector and, in doing so, allows the reader to gain a comprehensive view of the market landscape.

"This book expounds the rules of shariah relating to lawful and unlawful in food and beverage and how they are manifested in the halal industry practices and markets. In addition to a concise presentation of the scholastic treatment of the rules of halal and its opposite, the haram in shariah, the book also familiarises the reader on how they were formed and what are the basic tools by which the rules of shariah may be adjusted through fresh interpretation (i.e ijtihad) that may respond to new developments"--

The global halal market has emerged as a new growth sector in the global economy and is creating a strong presence in developed countries. The halal industry has now expanded well beyond the food sector further widening the economic potentials for halal. This paper will help to deepen understanding of the concept of Halal principles and products.

The rapid expansion of the halal industry and its markets has occurred not only in the heavily Islamic regions of Southeast Asia and the Middle East, but also in more unexpected countries such as Turkey, Japan, and South Korea, plus many others around the world. Yet despite both the increasing number of practicing Muslims and the demand for halal products worldwide, a base of scholarship on the subject has never emerged. The industry has been more market driven rather than knowledge driven. As such, industry operators have frequently drawn attention to the absence of such an authoritative text, one that would elucidate the shariah credibly of halal as well as its market presence. Mohammad Hashim Kamali's Shariah and the Halal Industry is designed to fill this gap. The first of its kind in the English language, the book is written in an accessible and reader-friendly style by a world-renowned authority on Islamic law and jurisprudence. The book serves as a reference on the shariah foundations of halal and meets the needs not only of industry operators and decision-makers, but also of students, scholars of Islam, and the many practicing Muslims who are customers of the halal industry across the globe. The book can also serve to educate the general public and non-specialist readers on Islam and shariah law at-large.

The global halal market has emerged as a new growth sector in the global economy and is creating a strong presence in developed countries. The halal industry has now expanded well beyond the food sector further widening the economic potentials for halal. This book will help to deepen understanding of the concept of Halal to familiarize non-Muslims about Halal principles and products. The book also explores the concept of Halal industry along with the components which constitute the industry. It provides worldwide examples of some of the current best practices. The opportunities and challenges in developing and Halal industry are also discussed.

This book features more than 50 papers presented at the International Halal Conference 2014, which was held in Istanbul and organised by the Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies of Universiti Teknologi MARA. It addresses the challenges facing Muslims involved in halal industries in meeting the increasing global demand. The papers cover topics such as halal food, halal pharmaceuticals, halal cosmetics and personal care, halal logistics, halal testing and analysis and ethics in the halal industry. Overall, the volume offers a comprehensive point of view on Islamic principles relating to the halal business, industry, culture, food, safety, finance and other aspects of life. The contributors include experts from various disciplines who apply a variety of scientific research methodologies. They present perspectives that range from the experimental to the philosophical. This volume will appeal to scholars at all levels of qualification and experience who seek a clearer understanding of important issues in the halal industry.