Reconceptualizing halal industry governance in the digital economy: A maqasid al-Sharia based legal framework

Abstract

Purpose – This study aims to reconceptualize halal industry governance within the digital economy by developing a maqasid al-Sharia-based legal and policy framework. It positions the objectives of Islamic law, namely the protection of religion, life, intellect, lineage, and wealth, as the normative and analytical foundations for formulating digital halal governance.
Methodology – This research adopts a qualitative approach based on a systematic literature review and conceptual analysis of internationally reputable academic sources addressing maqasid al Sharia, halal industry governance, the digital economy, and enabling technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence.
Findings – The findings demonstrate that maqasid al-Sharia can function simultaneously as an ethical framework and policy instrument for strengthening transparency, accountability, and sustainability in halal industry governance. The integration of Maqasid principles with digital technologies enhances regulatory legitimacy, harmonizes halal standards, and reinforces consumer trust within the global halal ecosystem.
Implications – This study contributes theoretically by extending the discourse on Maqasid-based halal governance in the digital economy. Its policy implications include recommendations for developing adaptive, cross-jurisdictionally harmonized, and sustainability-oriented digital halal regulations.
Originality – This study proposes a novel conceptual model of maqasid al Sharia-based digital halal industry governance that integrates Islamic normative dimensions with modern digital technologies, an area that remains relatively underexplored in contemporary halal and digital economy literature.