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Halal Studies and Society
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Halal Studies and Society
ISSN : -     EISSN : 3031416X     DOI : https://doi.org/10.29244/hass
Halal Studies and Society (HaSS) is a journal of multidisciplinary and communication media as well as a means of ongoing discussion on relevant issues based on Halal specifications. In a global context, the halal issue is no longer limited to Muslims or certain religions. But, it has become a trend related to lifestyle in general. A halal lifestyle includes the consumption of products and services that comply with the principles of Islamic law (shariah). Therefore, Halal Products are not only limited to food and drinks. But it also covers various sectors including education, tourism, cosmetics, medicine, finance, fashion, arts, slaughter and culture. Halal Studies and Society is a premier scholarly publication dedicated to advancing the understanding and exploration of halal related topics, practices, and industry. By making this journal Freely accessible, the aim is to reach a global audience and contribute to the global discourse on halal issues. This journal provides a platform for researchers from different countries to connect, share insights, and disseminate their findings. In addition, this journal aims to encourage the growth and development of the global halal ecosystem, a collaboration between researchers from various backgrounds, and a rich exchange of ideas. The journal covers issues such as including Halal Food and Products, Halal medicine, halal tourism, halal lifestyle, halal education, halal management, and the Halal industry. Articles discussing halal theory and current issues regarding applied halal are also welcome. Halal Studies and Society Research is published in January, May, and September each year, with ten articles per year.
Articles 58 Documents
Examining the effect of User Experience on Generation Y and Z Customers’ Satisfaction and Loyalty in Jago Syariah mobile banking Rismawati, Rafifah; Irfany, Mohammad iqbal
Halal Studies and Society Vol 2 No 2 (2025): May 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29244/hass.2.2.31-36

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The rapid expansion of internet access and the growth of Indonesia’s digital economy have accelerated the adoption of digital financial services, particularly mobile banking. In this increasingly competitive environment, Islamic digital banking providers face a dual challenge: ensuring Sharia compliance while delivering a seamless user experience (UX) that meets modern customer expectations. This study examines the effect of UX on Customer Satisfaction (CS) and Customer Loyalty (CL) among Generation Y and Z users of Jago Syariah mobile banking in Jabodetabek. A quantitative design was employed using an online survey (May–June 2025) with purposive sampling, yielding 203 valid responses from active users aged 17–44. UX was measured using the User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ) with six dimensions (attractiveness, perspicuity, efficiency, dependability, stimulation, and novelty), while CS and CL were assessed using established indicators. Data were analyzed through descriptive statistics and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) using SmartPLS 4. The measurement model met validity and reliability criteria (AVE > 0.50; HTMT < 0.90; CR > 0.70). Structural results showed that UX positively and significantly influenced CS (β = 0.817; t = 21.176) and CL (β = 0.498; t = 6.716), and CS also positively affected CL (β = 0.443; t = 5.529), confirming the mediating role of satisfaction. The model explained 66.5% of variance in CS and 80.3% in CL. These findings highlight UX as a critical driver of satisfaction and loyalty in Islamic mobile banking, emphasizing the need for continuous improvements in usability, reliability, and feature performance to sustain customer retention and advocacy among digitally literate generations.
Factors affecting the economic growth of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member countries Fauzan, Ahmad; Irfany, Mohammad iqbal
Halal Studies and Society Vol 2 No 2 (2025): May 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29244/hass.2.2.37-41

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Economic growth is widely used as a macroeconomic indicator for describing economic performance and, by extension, shifts in material living standards. Therefore, this study centers on the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), an international forum with predominantly Muslim member states, and examines the relationship between selected macroeconomic variables and economic growth across OIC countries from 2000 to 2021, a timeframe marked by two major global economic crises. In order to achieve the stated objective, panel data regression was applied to observations from 34 countries with complete data on inflation, net exports, gross fixed capital formation, real interest rates, working-age population, and total population. Panel regression was estimated under the Common Effects Model (CEM), Fixed Effects Model (FEM), and Random Effects Model (REM), with model selection based on specification tests. The Chow test (F = 167.4303; p = 0.0000) and Hausman test (² = 101.8431; p = 0.0000) consistently support the FEM as the preferred model. FEM results indicate that inflation and the real interest rate negatively and significantly affect GDP (INF: β = 0.007252, p = 0.0000; RIR: β = 0.008265, p = 0.0000), while net exports, gross fixed capital formation, working-age population, and population positively and significantly influence GDP (LnNetExp: β = 0.228393, p = 0.0000; LnGFC: β = 0.321654, p = 0.0000; PAK: β = 0.007255, p = 0.0104; LnPOP: β = 0.790510, p = 0.0000). All variables are jointly significant (F-statistic = 6735.187; p = 0.0000), and the model exhibits very high explanatory power (R² = 0.997722; adjusted R² = 0.997574). The findings underscore the critical role of price stability and real borrowing costs, alongside trade performance, capital accumulation, and demographic–labor dynamics, in shaping growth trajectories across OIC economies.
Halal industry as Indonesia’s new economic engine: The role of Mutual Recognition Agreements Manthovani, Evita; Afandi, Frendy Ahmad; Susyanti, Susi; Indrasti, Dias; Indriyani, Lili; Permatasari, Gita; Khankasikam, Nichanan
Halal Studies and Society Vol 2 No 3 (2025): September 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29244/hass.2.3.11-16

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The acceleration of halal certification is a strategic policy issue in the global Islamic economy during the rise of cross-border demand for halal products. Only 28.8% of food and beverage enterprises in Indonesia had obtained halal certification as of February 11, 2025, despite the country’s strategic position in the global market. Therefore, this study aims to examine the role of Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA) in facilitating halal certification with a particular focus on food and beverage products through regulatory harmonization. MRA documents and international halal regulatory frameworks are analysed using an empirical qualitative method, supported by semi-structured interviews with halal certification stakeholders. The results suggest that MRA is expected to streamline procedures, avoid duplication, and improve efficiency, particularly in cross-border certification. However, the effectiveness is constrained by differences in Sharia interpretation, uneven testing infrastructure, and coordination challenges. MRA can support more efficient halal certification when reinforced by institutional capacity building and digitalized certification systems.
Digital halal ecosystem development: Applications and institutions in Japan, 2010–2025 Prima Gandhi; Muhammad Nasir; Triyanto
Halal Studies and Society Vol 2 No 3 (2025): September 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29244/hass.2.3.26-29

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The development of digital halal applications and the institutional frameworks in Japan from 2010 to 2025 has been driven by the expanding Muslim community, comprising both residents and tourists, who require reliable digital access to halal products, restaurants, and other services. Therefore, this qualitative descriptive study conducted a literature review, application testing, and secondary data analysis from academic articles, association reports, and online sources to identify seven key halal applications in Japan, namely Halal Gourmet Japan, Halal Navi, Halal Japan, software Halal Japan, Shinjuku Halal Food, and eHalal. A comparative overview of their technological features was also presented, including barcode scanning, GPS integration, AI-based functions, and optical character recognition capabilities. Institutions such as the Japan Halal Association, Japan Islamic Trust, Japan Muslim Association, Nippon Asia Halal Association, Muslim Professional Japan Association, and the diaspora-led Halal International Trust Organization provided certification, standardization, and training, supported by government tourism initiatives since 2016. Ongoing challenges included fragmented certification standards in the absence of a national halal authority, data silos lacking AI and blockchain integration, and cultural adaptation within Japan’s non-Muslim majority, where halal was increasingly perceived as a hygienic lifestyle choice. These seven halal software applications contributed to tourism, economic growth, and community cohesion, positioning Japan as an inclusive halal model through government, private, and diaspora collaboration.
The circular economy from the perspective of islamic economics: Advancing a sustainable halal production model Triana Septiani; Iftitaha Fadhila; Monasdir; Kresna Bayu Adelta
Halal Studies and Society Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): January 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29244/hass.3.1.1-5

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This study aimed to analyze the integration of circular economy concepts with the principles of Islamic economics to formulate a sustainable halal production model. A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method was adopted to examine a wide range of scholarly publications related to the circular economy, the halal industry, and maqasid al-shariah to identify opportunities for conceptual integration. The results show that despite the significant potential of the halal industry to adopt circular economy principles, the implementation remained partial and was not systematically integrated within a Shariah-based framework. Based on the synthesis of the literature, this study proposed a conceptual framework, referred to as the Circular Halal Production Model (CHPM). This framework consisted of seven core components, namely normative foundations, halal-circular product design, value-retention-based production, circular halal distribution and logistics, sustainable halal consumption, Shariah-compliant value loops, and value regeneration. The model conceptually connected resource efficiency and waste reduction with the principles of halalan tayyiban and maqasid al-shariah. Accordingly, the study offered a conceptual contribution to the development of Islamic economics literature and showed opportunities for future empirical investigation on sustainable halal production systems.
Developing the halal ecosystem in Indonesia through productive waqf: A development strategy from the Indonesian halal industry masterplan 2023-2029 Muhammad Faiz Andeaz Fawwaz; Ayu Tri Nursyarah; Mursid Ash Shidiq; Dinda Tasya Putri Lubis
Halal Studies and Society Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): January 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29244/hass.3.1.6-9

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The Indonesian halal industry is faced with significant structural challenges despite the country’s status as the world’s largest Muslim population and the implementation of the Indonesian Halal Industry Masterplan (MPIHI) 2023-2029. The key challenges include logistical inefficiencies, high investment costs for segregated supply chains, limited access to capital for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and a talent crisis in human resources. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the role of productive waqf on improving the halal ecosystem in Indonesia, using a qualitative method with content analysis. The results showed that productive waqf acts as patient capital, offering long-term, low-cost financing and physical infrastructure that commercial banking cannot provide. A Waqf-Based Industrial Clustering model and a Waqf-Blended Finance strategy were proposed to achieve economies of scale and absorb initial business risks, respectively. Furthermore, the study suggests reforming the role of Nazhir as managers from passive asset holders into professional Supply Chain Integrators. By integrating waqf assets into the national halal ecosystem, Indonesia reduced production costs, ensured halal integrity, and accelerated its vision of becoming a global halal production center.
Do halal certification and cruelty-free labeling affect purchase decisions for local cosmetic products? Atika Zahra; Nurul Hidayati; Mohd. Firdaus Ruslan
Halal Studies and Society Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): January 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29244/hass.3.1.10-13

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Indonesian local cosmetic industry is expanding, driven by increasing consumer awareness of product quality, ethical considerations, and sustainability. The expansion further compels firms to adapt their marketing strategies to meet increasingly discerning consumer preferences. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the influence of halal certification and cruelty-free labeling on purchase decisions in Jakarta Special Capital Region (DKI Jakarta). Data were obtained through a questionnaire administered to 200 respondents who had purchased halal-certified and cruelty-free cosmetic products in the preceding 3 months. The survey was conducted between October 2024 and December 2025. A non-probability method using purposive sampling was adopted in selecting respondents. Data analysis comprised descriptive statistics, validity and reliability tests, and Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS), facilitated by SPSS 26 and SmartPLS 4. The results showed that the majority of respondents were young adult women. Additionally, both halal certification and cruelty-free labeling were found to have positive and statistically significant influence on purchase decisions with p-values less than alpha=0.05.
Determinants of household cigarette and alcohol consumption in Indonesia: An islamic economics perspective using Had Kifayah framework with interpretable machine learning and econometric approaches Deri Siswara; Nafisa Berliana Indah Pratiwi
Halal Studies and Society Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): January 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29244/hass.3.1.14-17

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The present study is focused on analyzing the determinants of household cigarette and alcohol consumption in Indonesia through an Islamic economics perspective using the Had Kifayah (minimum sufficiency threshold) framework. The incorporation of nationally representative household microdata from SUSENAS March 2024 enabled the classification of households into Mustahik (zakat-eligible) and Muzaki (zakat-paying) groups based on provincial Islamic sufficiency thresholds. In addition, a Double-Hurdle framework alongside interpretable machine learning (XGBoost with SHAP values) was also adopted. The results showed near-universal smoking prevalence, with Mustahik households allocating a larger budget share to cigarettes despite respective lower absolute expenditure. The income elasticities for cigarettes were higher among Mustahik households. Meanwhile, the alcohol income elasticity exceeded unity, which resulted in the classification of alcohol as a luxury good. The XGBoost framework outperformed probit specifications. Furthermore, SHAP analysis identified urbanization, education, and food expenditure share as the leading predictors of participation. These results collectively supported progressive excise taxation combined with targeted zakat distribution mechanisms consistent with maqasid al-shariah.