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Saifuddin Zuhri.
Purwokerto Misconception about Halal Certification Placement on Non-Food Commodities: State Coercion over the Territory of Ijtihad Abdul Hamid1.
Agus Fakhrina2.
Fathul Aminudin Aziz3.
Mansur Chadi Mursid4* Universitas Islam Negeri K.
Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan Jalan Pahlawan KM 5 Rowolaku Kajen Pekalongan, 51161 Indonesia Universitas Islam Negeri Profesor Kiai Haji Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto Jalan A.
Yani No.
40-A Purwokerto, 53126 Indonesia Email: 1abdul.
hamid@uingusdur.
id, 2agus.
fakhrina@uingusdur.
id, 3fathulaminudinaziz@uinsaizu.
mansurchadimursid@uingusdur.
Submitted Revision : 10-06-2025
: 18-09-2025
Accepted Published : 22-10-2025
: 11-11-2025
Abstract: The obligation of halal certification for commodity products has created many dilemmas, one of which is the placement of the halal label on non-consumer goods.
This is evidenced by the use of halal labels on several animal food products and non-food products.
Even halal certification is also placed in the service sector, which is included in the supply chain management activities category.
This study examines the government mandate for halal certification of commodity products and highlights the resulting public misunderstandings about the application of halal labels.
Data were gathered from various online platforms, including news outlets, pet food websites, and sites unrelated to consumer goods that discuss halal certification.
These sources were examined using descriptive analysis.
The findings reveal that, on the one hand, the government helps consumers choose halal products.
on the other, making the State the sole authority on whatAos halal and whatAos haram has confused halal labels and imposed legal pressure on matters that rightly belong in the domain of ijtihad.
The mandatory halal certification imposes the formalism of religious language, leading people to feel that their economic activities are being dictated in the name of the common good, while disregarding alternative perspectives in assessing a productAos halal or haram status.
This finding underscores the need for additional follow-up measures to determine the extent of the benefits achievable through this mandatory halal certification requirement.
Keywords: Misconception.
Halal Certification.
Non-Food Commodities.
Territory of Ijtihad Abstrak: Pewajiban sertifikasi halal pada produk komoditas telah memunculkan banyak dilema, salah satunya adalah penerapan label halal pada barang non konsumsi.
Hal ini dibuktikan dengan digunakannya label halal pada beberapa produk makanan binatang dan produk non makanan.
Bahkan sertifikasi halal diberlakukan pula pada bidang jasa yang masuk dalam kategori kegiatan supply chain Tulisan ini bertujuan menjelaskan tentang kewajiban sertifikasi halal oleh pemerintah terhadap barang komoditas telah mengakibatkan terjadinya miskonsepsi penerapan label halal pada barang komoditas.
Data yang dikumpulkan dari sumber online seperti situs berita, situs makanan kucing, dan situs barang non konsumsi terkait penerapan sertifikasi halal dianalisis secara deskriptif.
Al-ManAhij: Jurnal Kajian Hukum Islam Misconception about Halal Certification .
Dari hasil penelitian ini terungkap bahwa di satu sisi ada upaya Negara untuk membantu masyarakat dalam memilih produk halal.
Namun di sisi lain, menjadikan Negara sebagai satu-satunya pihak yang memiliki otoritas dalam penentuan halal haram telah mengakibatkan terjadinya miskonsepsi dalam penerapan label halal dan munculnya pemaksaan hukum atas suatu obyek yang status hukumnya masuk wilayah ijtihad.
Selain itu, pewajiban sertifikasi halal berarti memaksakan formalisme bahasa agama membuat masyarakat merasa didikte aktifitas ekonominya dengan alasan kemaslahatan umum, tanpa mempertimbangkan sudut pandang lain dalam menentukan halal haramnya suatu Oleh karena itu, penemuan ini perlu tindakan lebih lanjut untuk mengukur sejauhmana kemaslahatan yang dapat dicapai oleh ketentuan pewajiban sertifikasi halal ini.
Kata Kunci: Kesalahpahaman.
Sertifikasi Halal.
Komoditas Non-Pangan.
Wilayah Ijtihad Introduction The implementation of compulsory halal certification for commodity products in Indonesia reveals a widespread misinterpretation of halal labeling.
1 This is evident from the halal certification being applied to products not intended for human consumption, including animal feed and non-food items like refrigerators, office equipment, and household appliances.
In fact, the mandatory halal certification also applies in the field of services included in the supply chain management category, such as companies engaged in logistics and transportation services.
Even though the main target of halal certification is consumer goods, it also serves humanitarian values.
2 From this description, it can be concluded that there has been a misconception about the meaning of the word halal, so that all commodities and service activities are considered objects of halal certification.
To date, research on halal certification can be divided into four main trends.
Firstly, studies investigate how halal certification affects consumer purchasing interest.
3 Secondly, there are studies examining the implications of halal certification for businesses.
4 Thirdly, studies are exploring the implementation of halal certification policies and the obstacles encountered in the field.
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5 Therefore, this study not only examines the implementation and influence of halal labeling on commodity goods, but also seeks to reveal misconceptions about the application of halal labels that do not conform in their designation.
This paper seeks to elucidate the governmentAos role in fulfilling societal demands for halal products, as mandated by Law No.
33 of 2014 on Halal Product Assurance.
6 The government establishes the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Body,7 in collaboration with the Halal Inspection Body under the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), as the only party authorized to issue halal certificates.
Products that require halal certification can be divided into three categories: first, consumer products, including food, beverages, and medicines.
second, non-consumer products, including cosmetics, household appliances, office stationery, and animal feed.
third, operational procedures within halalcompliant supply chains.
The determination of the last two categories shows a misconception in the application of the halal label to some commodity products.
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MUI is also involved in agrarian issues, worship, technology, and science.
This study examines misconceptions about the halal labeling of commodity goods circulating in Indonesia.
This issue is essential because the initial purpose of issuing the halal label was to provide public security regarding the goods they consume and to fulfill religious obligations.
In its implementation, the Halal Product Assurance Agency collaborates with the Halal Inspection Body of the Indonesian Ulema Council to ensure compliance with halal certification standards, having been granted full authority to issue halal certificates as the only institution authorized to do so.
This condition gave rise to a monopoly in the provision of halal law and created a vulnerability to errors in determining which objects must be halal-certified.
The research employed a qualitative descriptive method, enabling a detailed and contextual examination of the subject matter.
This approach is used to examine the extent of misunderstandings regarding the placement of halal labels on market-commodity products available in the market, as well as to reveal the pattern for determining whether a commodity is halal.
That way, the findings of this study can be well narrated in terms of the meaning and interpretation of the events studied.
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Al-ManAhij: Jurnal Kajian Hukum Islam Misconception about Halal Certification .
Whereas, for this research, the data sources comprise: .
the designated online portal of IndonesiaAos Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH).
The authorized digital platform of the Halal Inspection Institute affiliated with the Indonesian Ulema Council (LPPOM MUI).
official online news websites.
publicly available social media content relating to the application of halal certification to commodity goods circulating in the market.
The Parties acknowledge that data obtained from the foregoing official websites and official online news sources shall constitute primary and reliable data by virtue of their official and direct publication.
Information obtained from social media shall be treated as supplementary data, used solely to corroborate and support information derived from the aforementioned official sources.
Pursuant to the foregoing, data collection was effected by downloading the requisite data and information from the relevant official websites.
From the HPAA website, the Researcher obtained datasets containing information on commodity goods submitted for halal certification.
From the HIIAe MUI website, the Researcher obtained materials containing legal criteria and fatwas governing the determination of the halal or haram status of commodity goods.
From official online news websites and social media, the Researcher obtained reports and commentary reflecting public responses to HPAA decisions regarding halal labeling for particular commodities.
The collected data were analyzed in three stages consistent with the methodology of Miles and Huberman.
9 First, in the data reduction stage, the Researcher categorized commodity items certified as halal by type and use, accompanied by concise statements describing each commodity.
Second, in the data presentation stage, the Researcher tabulated the commodities certified as halal in a consolidated table with explanatory notes to facilitate comprehension.
Third, the thematically and systematically classified data, organized into categories and tables, were subjected to verification and interpretive analysis with reference to misconception theory as the analytical framework.
For the avoidance of doubt, official websites and official online news sources are designated herein as primary sources of direct data, and social media sources are defined as secondary, corroborative All downloads and analyses were undertaken for legitimate research purposes and in accordance with applicable norms of academic integrity.
This study is grounded in the premise that assigning a halal label to a product constitutes an act of ijtihad.
In this context, the determination of a productAos halal status and the classification of items requiring halal certification fall within the realm of interpretive discourse, except in cases where the QurAoan and Sunnah explicitly designate a product as haram.
Furthermore, the foundational principle in Islamic jurisprudence concerning halal and haram in muamalah asserts that all matters are originally permissible unless there is definitive evidence prohibiting them.
Therefore, when halal labeling is required for all commodity products and even targets supply chain activities, this indicates a misconception in the application of the halal label and in the interpretation of the word halal itself.
Unraveling Religious Misunderstandings around Halal Labels A misconception is a concept that is not in accordance with reality or its scientific understanding, and it is often connected to new concepts, leading to conceptual misunderstandings.
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Mansur Chadi Mursid of misconception refers to the initial concept, error, or incorrect or similar relationship between The concept of religious misconception is an interpretation of religion rather than an accurate definition, and it is unacceptable because it conflicts with its natural understanding.
Religious misconceptions occur when people cannot find correlations between concepts, both new religious concepts and existing ones leading to misunderstandings.
There are many religious misconceptions among the public, and not a few align moderate attitudes with liberal attitudes.
This assumption states that moderation is a compromise with the theological beliefs of other religions.
In the modern era, religious misconceptions can also encourage people, especially the younger generation, to take the wrong actions.
In terms of misconceptions, several factors cause religious misconceptions, namely: .
students and teachers, .
society, .
textbooks, .
and context.
13 Religious misconceptions regard people as people who tend to ignore religious norms as written in religious sacred texts.
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15 From a legal standpoint, misconceptions about religion arise when individuals fail to fulfill their binding obligations under religious law as codified in sacred texts.
Four primary legal sources contribute to these misunderstandings: Duty of Care in Legal Education.
Educators and students who overlook procedural safeguards and interpretive standards in teaching religious law risk fostering misapplications of normative rules.
Prevailing Norms and Judicial Precedents: SocietyAos collective legal interpretations, reflected in court decisions or customary practice, shape how religious obligations are understood and can perpetuate erroneous readings.
Statutory Content of Instructional Materials Textbooks and guides that lack legislative endorsement or fail to distinguish between binding statutes and advisory commentary undermine the authoritative legal force of sacred norms.
Hermeneutical Context and Interpretive Frameworks The absence of a transparent jurisprudential methodology .
or example, textualism versus purposivis.
creates a gap in how legal duties embedded in religious texts are applied to real-world conduct.
Other cases, such as misconceptions about the halal certificate process, must be addressed throughout so that SMEs and stakeholders can understand each otherAos needs, as Islamic values teach that halal products should be consumed only when guaranteed halal.
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Al-ManAhij: Jurnal Kajian Hukum Islam Misconception about Halal Certification .
of society is the same as the simplified conception of scientists or scholars, then the conception of society cannot be said to be wrong.
However, if it conflicts with religious conceptions, this condition turns into a form of misconception.
On the other hand, halal is defined as an object or implementation of activities that are permitted to be carried out or used in Islamic religious teachings.
17 The concept of halal refers to everything in including plants, fruits, and halal animals, unless there are texts in the QurAoan and sunnah that forbid it, as well as the fatwas of scholars that do so.
18 This halal designation is often used to describe food and drink whose consumption is permissible under Islamic law, depending on the type and method of their production.
Apart from that, the Islamic religion mentions something that is not permissible as haram.
19 Because Indonesia is a country with a majority Muslim population, of course, it must have standards that guarantee the halal food and drinks that are produced and distributed in 20 To accommodate the needs of the community, the government issued regulations requiring business actors to display halal labels business actors.
21 Thus, the halal label is proof of a productAos halal status, as stipulated in law, as evidenced by a logo whose shape is issued and determined by the Regulation of the Minister of Religion.
22 The Halal Product Assurance Agency implements its activities in collaboration with the Halal Inspection Agency of the Indonesian Ulema Council.
Business actors who have received halal certificates from the agency are required to affix a halal logo and label to the packaging of the products they distribute.
23 The purpose of the halal label is to determine whether products are halal or non-halal.
24 With the Halal Product Assurance logo on the product packaging, it can be ensured that the product is halal and free of non-halal 25 Business actors need to affix their halal labels to specific parts of the product or to designated areas in the packaging.
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27 However, related to product halalness, it is undeniable that there are misconceptions associated with the halalness of a product such as: .
halal main ingredients do not guarantee the halalness of a product, .
halal variants do not guarantee that all products are halal, .
halal cosmetics do not necessarily make someone able to perform wudu .
he practice of ablution frequently carried out before daily prayer.
28 Thus, the halal label can be used when it has received a halal certificate, but there can also be misconceptions about it.
Halal Certification is Placed on Animal Food Products.
Non-Food Commodities, and the Supply Chain Management Process Determinations of a productAos halal status are typically grounded in QurAoanic guidance, notably in verses such as al-Baqarah .
: 168, 172Ae173.
al-AnAoam .
: 145.
and al-Maidah .
: 88, which outline the foundational principles of lawful consumption in Islam.
The contents of the three surahs can be grouped into two parts: first, orders to consume halal goods.
second, the criteria for goods forbidden to humans.
Thus, the word halal in the QurAoan is interpreted as referring to goods that are permissible for human consumption.
In its development, there has been a misconception about the application of the term halal, stemming from its previous use: initially, it was applied to goods consumed by humans, including food, beverages, and pharmaceutical products.
Nevertheless, the actual implementation reveals inconsistencies: the concept of halal labeling is also applied to products derived from animals, such as cat food.
From the data obtained, about 10 cat food products claim to be free of pork ingredients, and some have halal certificates.
Table 1.
List of cat food products Product Names Sources Power Cat https://w.
com/peristiwa/kini-makanan-kucingjuga-mendapatkan-sertifikasi-halal-oleh-mui.
Kitchen Flavor https://w.
com/2021/11/makanankucing-yang-tidak-mengandung-babi.
Cici https://ramenten.
id/posts/33601/14-merekmakanan-kucing-halal-bebas-babi-no-pork Muezza https://ramenten.
id/posts/33601/14-merekmakanan-kucing-halal-bebas-babi-no-pork Meo Kitten Food https://w.
id/daftar-makanan-kucing-halal/ Sonia Cipta Wahyurini and Nurvita Trianasari.
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Iranita.
AuPengaruh Labelisasi Halal Produk Kemasan Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Pada Mahasiswa Fakultas Ekonomi Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji,Ay Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji, 2013.
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Product Names Sources Legacy https://ramenten.
id/posts/33601/14-merekmakanan-kucing-halal-bebas-babi-no-pork Excel cat food https://w.
com/2021/11/makanankucing-yang-tidak-mengandung-babi.
Im Organic Indonesian https://w.
id/daftar-makanan-kucing-halal/ Best Cat Choize Kitten https://w.
id/daftar-makanan-kucing-halal/ Whiskas Tasty Mix https://ramenten.
id/posts/33601/14-merekmakanan-kucing-halal-bebas-babi-no-pork Source: data processed by researchers, 2023 The data above show that the concept of halal, originally applied to goods consumed by humans, is also applied to cat food products.
The use of the halal concept in these products is divided into three categories: first, products that clearly use the AuhalalAy label Due to their acquisition of halal certification issued by the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH).
secondly, products that use the word Auholy and cleanAy because the product is an imported product that has received a halal certification issued by the competent authority in the productAos country of origin.
and third, products that only include the word Auno porkAy to indicate that the product does not contain any prohibited substances so that consumers can conclude that the product is halal.
The reason for applying the halal concept to the products above is as a preventive measure for Muslims to come into contact with things that are haram.
In addition to products consumed by humans, the obligation to obtain halal certification also applies to non-consumable items intended for personal use or interaction that contain animal These non-food products are grouped into several categories.
First, clothing: clothes, headscarves, and watches.
Second, consumer goods, including household supplies such as tables, chairs, and refrigerators.
household utensils such as bowls, glasses, and spoons.
food and beverage packaging such as styrofoam and plastic.
as well as stationery and office supplies such as pens, glue, and ink.
Third, helpful items such as hearing aids.
Table 2.
Goods Non Food Consumption Products Sources Clothing items .
lothes, hats, headscarve.
http://halal.
id/cms/assets/files/Materi_ Pak_Sukandar_compressed.
Consumer goods .
ofa, bowls, glasses, pens, http://halal.
id/cms/assets/files/Materi_ ink, fridg.
Pak_Sukandar_compressed.
Helpful items .
earing aid.
http://halal.
id/cms/assets/files/Materi_ Pak_Sukandar_compressed.
Source: data processed by researchers, 2023 Agustian Pratama.
AuLPPOM MUI Nilai Makanan Kucing Perlu Sertifikat Halal,Ay https://palembang.
id/, 2022.
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AuKetentuan Regulasi Halal Dalm Penyelenggaraan JPH Di Indonesia,Ay Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Produk Halal.
Kementerian Agama (Jakarta, 2.
Vol.
19 No.
July-December 2025 Abdul Hamid.
Agus Fakhrina.
Fathul Aminudin Aziz.
Mansur Chadi Mursid The presented data indicate that the requirement for halal certification extends to products beyond those intended for human consumption.
This is done because the halal provisions in Sharia rules are not limited to consumption alone, but also cover broader aspects, namely, using them or putting them on.
32 In this context, a refrigerator, for example, is a device for storing food and drinks, and it has several components made from various materials.
Products containing fatty acid derivatives must be verified to ensure that their sources are not derived from pork, as porcinebased ingredients are explicitly prohibited in Islamic law.
Therefore, refrigerators and several other household appliances must also obtain halal certification.
Halal supply chain management refers to the coordinated integration of business operations from sourcing, warehousing, and transportation to product handling, inventory control, and other logistical functions from raw materials to final delivery, all conducted in accordance with Islamic legal principles to ensure the halal integrity of products throughout the process.
33 In this context, supply chain management is considered a service that must be halal-certified.
Examples of halal certification for supply chain management include the implementation of the Modern Cikande Industrial Area located in Serang.
Banten, one halal industrial zone prioritizes the development of the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic sectors.
while the Safe N Lock Industrial Area in Sidoarjo.
East Java, concentrates on consumer goods, cosmetics, and the food and beverage industries.
34 DHL Supply Chain Indonesia and Iron Bird Logistics, two prominent logistics service providers operating within the Indonesian market.
35 and PT Multi Terminal Indonesia Tanjung Priok.
36 The three transportation service companies engaged in container and truck cargo shipping have received halal certification from the Indonesian Ulema Council.
The two industrial areas above are considered to have implemented halal supply chain management because their activities have gone through four stages.
First, halal procurement the process of sourcing halal raw materials to maintain halal compliance throughout the supply chain is essential.
It is not only about evaluating the halal status of raw materials at every stage.
it is also about examining the source and payment system.
Second, halal manufacturing, namely the process of transforming raw materials into halal products with halal procedures as well.
Third, halal distribution, which includes packaging and containers for halal products, where the main characteristic in packaging is the use of halal and good materials.
Fourth, halal logistics the movement of goods and services from their initial source to the final point of use or consumption includes organizing, protecting, and identifying products and materials before they reach consumers.
Thus, all services related to halal products are under one roof, including systems and supporting facilities for the halal industry that are in accordance with the halal product guarantees system, such as human resources, laboratories, and the Halal Inspection Agency.
Companies such as Iron Bird Logistics.
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AuHalal Supply Chain Management Dalam Optimalisasi Penerapan Sertifikasi Halal UMKM.
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logistics providers that implement strict segregation protocols for halal and non-halal cargo during transport operations, thereby minimizing the risk of cross-contamination and ensuring compliance with halal transportation standards.
Supply chain management aims to harmonize the movement of goods, services, and information across all stages of the supply network to enhance customer value while optimizing cost efficiency.
Accordingly, its core focus lies in overseeing the flow of raw materials and services, coordinating production activities, and managing distribution processes, particularly at the operational level, to ensure the consistent handling and preservation of halal product integrity throughout the entire From this, it is evident that the emphasis on halal certification in supply chain management is on services and activities involving workers, work systems, management, and the handling of goods, as reflected in standard operating procedures.
As for workers, in addition to following standard operating procedures, they must have individual knowledge and skills in halal management.
Halal Certification: State-Enforced Religious Mandate This study, which investigates prevailing misunderstandings surrounding the application of halal labels to commodity products, has identified three key findings: first, halal certificates are also applied to animal food products, such as cat food, which incidentally is not the target of the verses of the QurAoan that talk about food, halal and thayyib.
secondly, halal certificates are applied to non-food products if the ingredients for which they are made contain animal elements.
This second point is divided into two categories: goods to wear, such as clothing, headscarves, and watches.
and goods for use, such as sofas, bowls, glasses, pens, glue, and ink.
Third, the provisions for halal certificates also apply to one activity cycle that produces halal products.
Basically, the application of halal certification is good because it aims to protect Muslims from consuming products that are forbidden.
37 Nonetheless, the mandate for universal halal certification may inadvertently encompass products that do not require such certification.
In addition, the mandatory halal certification can make it difficult for business actors and hinder economic Because the obligation to separate locations, places, slaughterhouses, processing, storage, distribution, sale, and presentation of halal commodities is definitely burdensome for business actors, especially small- and medium-sized businesses.
38 This condition motivates manufacturers to seek halal certification for their products to avoid potential regulatory penalties.
This situation increases production costs, which in turn will increase product prices, even though consumers may not necessarily accept the price increase.
The mandatory halal certification for all products entering, circulating, and being traded across Indonesia reflects the transformation of AohalalAo into a commodified concept within the regulatory and market landscape.
The commodification of the word AohalalAo refers to its transformation from a purely religious and ethical designation into a market-driven label, where its value is increasingly shaped by commercial interests, regulatory frameworks, and consumer branding strategies commodities are Ramlan Ramlan and Nahrowi Nahrowi.
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Ay Vol.
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Mansur Chadi Mursid no longer only assessed in terms of their use, but must also consider the response to market needs, where religion is only used as a commodity that can provide the desired benefits.
40 This situation can render religious values mere commodities, eventually leading to the commercialization of religion.
Conversely, products that do not use halal certificates are considered not in line with religious values, even though they may not require halal certification.
Moreover, the universal requirement for halal certification reflects the StateAos authoritative role in defining and institutionalizing religious norms for its citizens, in which religious values can be constructed in accordance with the social conditions of the society.
41 As Kahfi said, giving a halal label to a product is part of ijtihad.
42 This means that, in fact, there is still room for ijtihad in addressing the issue of mandatory halal certification.
The requirement for halal certification reflects an attempt to impose a standardized interpretation of the concept of halal.
While the fundamental principles of halal and haram in Islam hold that everything is permissible by default unless explicitly prohibited by clear text or argument, the determination of halal and haram ultimately belongs to Allah.
Scholars, in this context, play a role in interpreting and elaborating on what Allah has explicitly outlined.
However, the mandatory halal certification of all products limits the scope for non-state entities to independently interpret the term halal, which contradicts the principle that Islamic teachings should not impose undue burdens on individuals.
Opportunities of Ijtihad in the meaning of the word AuHalalAy for Non-Food Commodities Many studies related to halal certification, including Arianti and Hadi Purnama,43 stated that buying products labeled halal is part of religious perfection, so that the purpose of using halal labels is to gain profit with religious legitimacy.
Meanwhile.
Lutfi Rasyad revealed that the mandatory halal certification is very burdensome for companies and small businesses.
While previous studies have primarily examined the post-implementation challenges of mandatory halal certification and its potential adverse effects on religious interpretation, this research aims to re-evaluate the conceptual meaning and application of the term AohalalAo through the lens of Islamic jurisprudence, particularly within the framework of ushul fiqh.
Because determining the law of a commodity is part of ijtihad, whose results need not be uniform.
Moreover, muamalah holds that everything is permissible unless there is another argument expressly forbidding it.
AuHalal certification serves as a mechanism to fulfill the religious requirements of Muslim consumers,44 particularly in the food and beverage sector, by ensuring that products align with Islamic dietary laws.
In this case.
Islamic teachings instruct their followers to consume halal This indicates the signs that Muslims must consider in determining what is lawful and Maxim G.
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what is unlawful.
The StateAos initiative to establish halal indicators deserves recognition for reflecting its commitment to addressing societal needs.
Nevertheless, its authority in defining what is halal or haram must remain bounded and not override the interpretive domain of Islamic jurisprudence.
Because religious texts that speak of halal and haram also have multiple Therefore, state absolutism in determining halal and haram needs to be limited so that it doesnAot go too far, and the public is given space to react so that there is no impression of coercion in the name of religion.
Conclusion Islamic teachings have explicitly outlined the principles of halal and haram, particularly within the domain of muamalah, where scholarly consensus affirms that the default legal status of worldly matters is permissibility unless there is definitive textual evidence or authoritative reasoning that prohibits them.
Even so, the governmentAos determination of a commodityAos halal-haram status seems complicated and winding, and in practice, it appears coercive.
This article shows that the application of the halal label to market commodities is not limited to products consumed by humans but also extends to products consumed by animals.
In addition, halal certification is applied to non-consumer products and at various stages of the production process.
This provision results in several things.
First, the policy centralizes authority in the government, positioning it as the sole entity responsible for determining the halal or haram status of products.
Second, such a system is vulnerable to misuse and potential fraud in the implementation of halal standards.
Third, mandating halal certification imposes a formalized religious lexicon onto economic transactions, an approach that, according to the prevailing views of the Muslim majority, may be unnecessary given the assumed permissibility of most commodities.
This fact makes people feel they are being dictated to by their economic activities for the sake of the general good, without considering other viewpoints in determining a productAos halal or haram status.
The community is forced to comply with decisions made, even though it was revealed that there had been a misunderstanding in the application of the halal label to commodity goods circulating in the market.
The discourse surrounding the mandatory halal certification for all commodity products in the market offers a distinct lens through which to examine the determination of halal and haram status.
On one hand, the implementation of halal labeling reflects the StateAos initiative to guide consumers in avoiding prohibited items.
On the other hand, it introduces several implications, including misinterpretations in the labeling process and the imposition of legal mandates on matters that fall within the domain of ijtihad.
This research highlights the StateAos tendency to monopolize religious interpretation, particularly in areas where the halal-haram status is not explicitly defined in the QurAoan and Sunnah, thereby marginalizing alternative scholarly opinions.
Given that this paper focuses solely on misconceptions about the application of halal labels to circulating commodity goods, it inevitably faces several limitations.
The primary constraint lies in the narrow sample size, which restricts the generalizability of the findings.
This opens avenues for future research employing more comprehensive and contextual methodologies, such as examining the socio-economic impact of mandatory halal certification on small-scale vendors.
Additionally, a benefit-oriented approach could be adopted to assess the extent to which the halal compulsory Vol.
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