The Islamic Halal Life in the Thought of Ghazzali (original) (raw)

The concept of “ḥalāl product” is a relatively new one in non-Muslim countries, for this reason, some researchers named it “modern ḥalāl.” Modern ḥalāl is a concept that indicates the complexities among markets, industries, religious institutions, and international trade in determining what ḥalāl is. Lately there has been a proliferation in industries and institutions that offer ḥalāl certifications. A competition over legitimacy is evident between Turkish, Malaysian, Gulf Arabian and European countries. Some researchers who have taken up this competition have argued that the concept of “ḥalāl product” should be shaped by considering “global market share”. They have also argued concept of “maṣlaḥa” should be re-interpreted. These researchers base their claims on global competition. Because the most common approach adopted by al-G̲h̲azzālī when dealing with ḥalāl issues is based on the theory of maqāṣid al-Sharī‘ah (the objectives of the Shari‘ah) (Solihu& Ambali, 2011, 134-135). It is put by some scholars on distinguishing between shar‘ī legitimate maṣlaḥa and capitalist maṣlaḥa (Bouzenita, 2010, 1-31; Attar, 2017, 64).