Maqasid Al-Shariah-Based Measurement Constructs In The Halal Economy: A Bibliometric Analysis Of Key Themes
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https://doi.org/10.31436/jif.v15i2.1120Keywords:
Maqasid Shariah, Measuring Instrument, Halal economy, Issues, Future DirectionAbstract
Maqasid al-Shariah provides a foundational ethical and welfare-oriented framework for the halal economy. However, its application remains largely theoretical, with limited translation into concrete operational constructs capable of guiding business operations, policy formulation, and consumer protection. While existing literature emphasises the conceptual relevance of Maqasid al-Shariah, empirical measurement instruments for evaluating industry performance against Islamic objectives remain underdeveloped. This study addresses this critical gap by proposing a Maqasid al-Shariah-based conceptual framework to inform future benchmarking instruments and governance standards across the halal economy. Employing a mixed-methods bibliometric design, the study systematically analyses 130 peer-reviewed documents published between 2009 and 2024 and indexed in the Scopus database. Quantitative and qualitative analyses were conducted using VOSviewer and complementary analytical software to map research trajectories, keyword co-occurrences, and thematic clusters. The bibliometric mapping reveals a fragmented literature landscape characterised by single-sector evaluations and a lack of unified measurement frameworks. To address this gap, the study proposes an integrated conceptual framework establishing operational constructs and indicators across key halal sectors, including halal food, Islamic finance, Muslim-friendly tourism, and pharmaceuticals, explicitly mapped to the five essential objectives (daruriyyat) of Maqasid al-Shariah. The proposed framework provides an analytical foundation for ethical benchmarking, Shariah-compliant performance evaluation, corporate governance, and consumer protection mechanisms. By operationalising theoretical Maqasid principles into measurable criteria, this study advances a value-driven and sustainable governance model for the global halal economy.
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