Embracing the knowledge society for a sustainable future of a halal industry

Hashim, Yumi Zuhanis Has-Yun and Handayani, Dini Oktarina Dwi and Mohd Nazori, Mohd Nazir and Mustari, Sohela and Shiha, Habiba Khatun and Mohd Salleh, Hamzah (2025) Embracing the knowledge society for a sustainable future of a halal industry. Halal Studies and Society, 2 (3). pp. 1-4. E-ISSN 3031-416X

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Abstract

This study aimed to examine the evolving concept of the Knowledge Society (KS) and its implications for a halal industry through conventional and Islamic lenses. UNESCO and contemporary scholars defined KS as a system that generated and applied knowledge for human progress. This study reinterpreted the concept within an Islamic epistemological framework, particularly the tawhidic paradigm that viewed knowledge as a path toward divine pleasure and holistic well-being. Using a narrative review method, the study analyzed existing literature to bridge the gap between Western secular notions of KS and the Islamic worldview that integrated ethical, spiritual, and societal dimensions. The results showed that embedding tawhidic values in knowledge creation enhanced the authenticity and sustainability of a halal industry. Current developments were also identified, such as a halal Knowledge Centre, and challenges, including regulatory complexity, limited study integration, and uneven certification systems. In conclusion, establishing a halal KS rooted in Islamic ethics and collaborative learning offered a novel framework for achieving sustainability, integrity, and inclusive growth across the global halal ecosystem

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	halal ecosystem, halal industry, knowledge society, sustainable development, tawhidic epistemology
Subjects:	BPH Islamic Economics > BPH117.5 Halal Education, Halal Training
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART) Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences > Department of Physical Rehabilitation Sciences Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Sociology & Anthropology Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Computer Science Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Computer Science
Depositing User:	DR YUMI ZUHANIS HAS-YUN HASHIM
Date Deposited:	24 Nov 2025 16:43
Last Modified:	24 Nov 2025 16:43
Queue Number:	2025-11-Q166
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/124628

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