Combining science and faith for better quality and safety in halalan toyyiban products

• Main Authors: Azmi, Nor Azrini Nadiha, Mohd Noor, Najihah, Elgharbawy, Amal A.M., Darmawan, Noviyan
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: IPB University, Bogor, West Java, Indonesia 2024
• Subjects: HD9016.5 Halal Science
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/116905/7/116905_%20Combining%20science%20and%20faith.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/116905/; https://journal.ipb.ac.id/index.php/hass/article/view/58878; https://doi.org/10.29244/hass.1.3.12-14

Halalan Toyyiban, a concept rooted in Islamic teachings, is focused on quality, safety, ethical considerations, andpermissibility. "halal" is defined as items permissible under Islamic law, while "toyyib" ensures the items are pure,wholesome, and ethically sourced. This concept, derived from the Quran and Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad(PBUH), provides a comprehensive framework for guiding Muslim practices. In global marketplace, integratingscientific methods with halalan toyyiban principles is becoming increasingly important, particularly in the food,cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries. Scientific methods offer effective tools for verifying the halal status ofproducts and enhancing the toyyib attributes. This integration helps ensure that products meet both Islamic andmodern standards, thereby strengthening the credibility of halal certifications through evidence-based practices.Techniques, such as chromatography, DNA testing, and mass spectrometry, were commonly adopted to detectnon-halal contaminants and verify product integrity. These innovations reassures consumers that the products arereligiously permissible and meet high standards of safety and ethical production.