Busari, Saheed Abdullahi and Suleiman, Hassan and Kazeem, Akeem Olayinka
(2026)
Maqasid al-Shariah-based measurement constructs in the halal economy: a bibliometric analysis of key themes.
Journal of Islamic Finance, 15 (2).
pp. 118-136.
ISSN 2289-210953100
E-ISSN 2289-2117
Abstract
Maqasid al-Shariah provides a foundational ethical and welfare-oriented framework for the halal economy. However, its
application remains largely theoretical, with limited translation into concrete operational constructs capable of guiding
business operations, policy formulation, and consumer protection. While existing literature emphasises the conceptual
relevance of Maqasid al-Shariah, empirical measurement instruments for evaluating industry performance against Islamic
objectives remain underdeveloped. This study addresses this critical gap by proposing a Maqasid al-Shariah-based
conceptual framework to inform future benchmarking instruments and governance standards across the halal economy.
Employing a mixed-methods bibliometric design, the study systematically analyses 130 peer-reviewed documents
published between 2009 and 2024 and indexed in the Scopus database. Quantitative and qualitative analyses were conducted
using VOSviewer and complementary analytical software to map research trajectories, keyword co-occurrences, and
thematic clusters. The bibliometric mapping reveals a fragmented literature landscape characterised by single-sector
evaluations and a lack of unified measurement frameworks. To address this gap, the study proposes an integrated conceptual
framework establishing operational constructs and indicators across key halal sectors, including halal food, Islamic finance,
Muslim-friendly tourism, and pharmaceuticals, explicitly mapped to the five essential objectives (daruriyyat) of Maqasid
al-Shariah. The proposed framework provides an analytical foundation for ethical benchmarking, Shariah-compliant
performance evaluation, corporate governance, and consumer protection mechanisms. By operationalising theoretical
Maqasid principles into measurable criteria, this study advances a value-driven and sustainable governance model for the
global halal economy.
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