Maqasid Shariah in Halal Poultry: A Case of Golden Chicks Abattoir Sdn Bhd

Abstract

Following the COVID-19 epidemic, concerns about food security increased, and consumers began to pay more attention to where their poultry was coming from because the supply chains for both livestock and poultry have been disrupted. One of the most talked-about issues that have gained more attention recently is halal poultry. The issue has to do with the condition of the fowl that has through a specific process from ‘farm to fork’. This study aimed to determine whether poultry produced by GCA complies with Maqasid Shariah. This qualitative study embarked on content analysis from a few reliable articles, documents, authoritative websites and literature reviews to gather information data for analysis of the research. In addition, an online interview was conducted with top management and staff of Golden Chicks Abattoir Sdn Bhd (GCA) to further recognise the implementation of the Maqasid Shariah in GCA. Islamic scholars already established guidelines after analysing the information obtained to facilitate Muslims making decisions. Therefore, Muslims are permitted to eat poultry meat as long as it complies with the Maqasid Shariah’s principles, which include the preservation of religion, life, intellect, lineage, and wealth. It is envisaged that Maqasid Shariah will serve as a standard for all halal industries, not simply poultry.

Keywords: Brunei Darussalam, Halalpreneurs, Halal Industry, Halal Poultry, Maqasid Shariah.