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Ismail, Sherif Mohamed A.
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Between Sacred Texts and Local Traditions: The Dialectics of Worship and Culture in Aceh Husnaini, Husnaini; Ismail, Sherif Mohamed A.; Syihab, Mahdi Abdullah; Jafar, Muhammad; Zulhamdi, Zulhamdi; Keumala Ulfah, Almira
Religió Jurnal Studi Agama-agama Vol. 15 No. 2 (2025): September
Publisher : Department of Religious Studies, Faculty of Ushuluddin and Philosophy, Sunan Ampel State Islamic University Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/religio.v15i2.3660

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The encounter between religion and various cultures often results in a dynamic interaction, as it has to adapt to the existing traditions lived by the people. Examining such studies will reveal the tension and the dialectical dimension, helping us better understand how people perceive religion. This article aims to understand the relationship between Islamic rituals and Acehnese cultural practices, an area known as the “Veranda of Mecca”. By analyzing and interpreting extensive sources from a literature review, including academic literature, local religious texts, and historical archives, this qualitative research reveals that religious practices in Aceh, particularly the Commemoration of the Prophet Muhammad’s birth, congregational dhikr, tahlilan, and tarekat traditions, are the result of a centuries-long dialectic between Islamic teachings and the local traditions. Furthermore, it reveals two main views toward the religion: the textual view, which emphasizes the essence of the teachings and rejects cultural innovation, and the contextual view, which accepts acculturation. These approaches sometimes trigger tension, but also enrich the treasury of Islam and strengthen the social solidarity of the Acehnese people. This study underscores the importance of an inclusive, dialogical understanding as an interpretive resource for building a distinctive, harmonious religious identity in Aceh.
Beyond Sharia Compliance: Shifting Muslim Consumer Expectations and the Strategic Response of the Global Halal Industry Razali, Ramadhan; Ulfah, Almira Keumala; Ismail, Sherif Mohamed A.; Lulaj, Enkeleda
El-Qist: Journal of Islamic Economics and Business (JIEB) Vol. 16 No. 1 (2026): April (on-going)
Publisher : Islamic Economics Department, Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business, Sunan Ampel State Islamic University, Surabaya Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/elqist.2026.16.1.1-17

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Background: The global halal industry is undergoing a paradigm shift driven by evolving Muslim consumer behaviors that increasingly intersect with sustainability and digital transformation. Despite its growth, a significant gap persists between conventional sharia compliance and modern expectations for ethical transparency. Objective: This study aims to identify shifting patterns in Muslim consumer behavior, analyze the gap between consumer expectations and industry capacity, and formulate adaptive strategies—specifically focusing on digitalization and regulatory harmonization within the ASEAN context. Methodology: A qualitative approach was employed, integrating a comprehensive literature review with in-depth, semi-structured interviews with 25 key informants. Participants included Muslim consumers (aged 18–45) from Indonesia, Malaysia, the UK, and Japan, alongside industry actors and policymakers. Data were analyzed using thematic content analysis to capture nuanced perspectives on halal-ṭayyib and global business ethics. Findings: The results reveal three critical dimensions for the industry’s future: (1) a shift in consumer demand toward halal-ṭayyib, encompassing quality and global ethical standards; (2) the pivotal role of digital technologies, such as Blockchain and IoT, in enhancing supply chain traceability; and (3) the urgent need for international regulatory harmonization, exemplified by the proposed Halal Industry Administration (HIA) in the Philippines. Conclusion: This study contributes to theoretical discourse by integrating Islamic consumption patterns with Institutional Theory and sustainability frameworks. It asserts that halal governance is a multidimensional construct in which Sharia integrity must align with global ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles.
Co-Authors Almira Keumala Ulfah husnaini, husnaini Lulaj, Enkeleda Muhammad Jafar, Muhammad Razali, Ramadhan Syihab, Mahdi Abdullah Zulhamdi, Zulhamdi