جباتن کین جوان اسلام ملائشیا"جاکیم" کے حلال فوڈ اسٹینڈرڈکا تعارف ،کردارو دائرہ کار: ایک تحقیقی جائزہ

The Introduction, Role, and Scope of Malaysia's 'JAKIM' Halal Food Standard: A Research Review

Abstract

The consumption of Halal food is beneficial for mankind whereas crossing the limits of Halal can cause so many problems, difficulties and diseases. Every food either Halal or Haram have its own impact which can be transferred to the generations. That is why; Allah has ordered His Prophets and believers to consume Halal food. Allah says in Holy Qur'an: "O humanity! Eat from what is lawful and good on the earth and do not follow Satan’s footsteps. He is truly your sworn enemy. (Al Baqarah 2:168) Halal food is the food permitted for consumption of Muslims. All foods are considered Halal except those clearly identified "Haram" in the Holy Qur'an. According to latest research, international Halal food market will expand up to 739 billion dollars till 2025. Like all other big industries, Halal food is also controlled by non-Muslim business communities. Muslim scholars founded an organizational for Halal certification in second half of last century and afterwards, dozens of institutions came into being, which issue Halal certification of foods for Muslims. Malaysian Halal certification is a process in which an independent institute ensures that Halal food has been produced in accordance with Islamic principles and traditions. JAKIM sets the rules that food has been prepared keeping in view the halal standards. This article is an analysis of all steps of Halal certification including preparation of raw material, packing, labelling, safeties and transportation.