Sustainability and Ethics in the Halal Industry

Authors

  • Zumara Iqbal HOD Islamiac Studies, Punjab Daanish School and College Girls Campus, Attock. PHD research scholar my university Islamabad
  • Taha Javed BS Research Scholar, Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology.
  • Rizwana Bibi M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Islamic Studies, Minhaj Univeristy Lahore.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58932/MULJ0008

Keywords:

Halal Industry, Sustainability, Islamic Ethics, Environmental Protection, Social Responsibility, Supply Chain Transparency, Sustainable Development Goals

Abstract

Halal industry is based on Islamic principles and ethics, which can be an effective tool for promoting sustainability. This research highlights the aspects of environmental protection wise use of resources and social responsibility in the production and delivery of halal products. Halal industry can be presented as a sustainable model due to the increasing global environmental change and depletion of natural resources in the present era the study highlights the use of sustainable sources ecofriendly packaging and ways to reduce carbon emissions in the halal food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic sectors also transparency in the supply chain protection of labor rights and ethical aspects to maintain consumer confidence are also discussed. The research findings show that by integrating the principles of sustainability with Islamic ethics the halal industry can set a global example. This will not only help in environmental protection but also promote social justice and economic stability. This model of halal industry can play a key role in achieving the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

 

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Published

30-06-2025

How to Cite

Iqbal, Z. ., Javed, T. ., & Bibi, R. (2025). Sustainability and Ethics in the Halal Industry. Journal of Halal Ethics and Research, 1(1), 52–73. https://doi.org/10.58932/MULJ0008

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