One of the reasons is that the market of Muslim population is massive. Muslims number 1.6 billion, representing 23% of all the people worldwide. (Center, 2012) Other than that, the population of the Muslim is growing rapidly. (Hackett, 2017).
The word ‘halal’ literally means permissible- and in translation it is usually used as lawful. (HFA, 2017). This means that for any food to be considered halal it must comply with the religious ritual and observance of Sharia law. It is well known in the meat trade that Muslims consume halal meat. However, at times questions are asked, what is halal?
Now to make meat halal or permissible, The animal has to be alive and healthy, a Muslim has to perform the slaughter in the appropriate ritual manner, …show more content…
Besides, the slaughter must be a Muslim. Since pork is forbidden, halal slaughtering must not be done where pigs are slaughtered or in the vicinity of pigs slaughtering area. There are a few more edicts and rules that have to be followed in the interest of animal welfare. For example, animal has to be fed as normal and given water prior to slaughter, one animal must not see the other being slaughtered, knife should be four times the size of the neck and razor sharp, and as far as possible the slaughterer and the animal should face the Qibla or Mecca and the animal must not be suffering from any ailments or any lacerations. (HFA, …show more content…
Halal industry can be divided into several sectors, which are food, finance, clothing, tourism, media recreation, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. (Sunny, 2016) In 2008, the global Halal industry was reported to be worth USD580 billion and in just four years, it has amounted to USD2.3 trillion in 2012. The biggest halal product segment, which is halal food, accounts for nearly 29 percent of total halal product trade that comes to about USD 661 billion or 16 percent of the world's food trade. (Hooi, 2012) . In the last few years, there has been an increase in food manufacturers seeking Halal certification all around the world, including in non-Muslim majority countries, where supermarkets are stocking them in greater
The word ‘halal’ literally means permissible- and in translation it is usually used as lawful. (HFA, 2017). This means that for any food to be considered halal it must comply with the religious ritual and observance of Sharia law. It is well known in the meat trade that Muslims consume halal meat. However, at times questions are asked, what is halal?
Now to make meat halal or permissible, The animal has to be alive and healthy, a Muslim has to perform the slaughter in the appropriate ritual manner, …show more content…
Besides, the slaughter must be a Muslim. Since pork is forbidden, halal slaughtering must not be done where pigs are slaughtered or in the vicinity of pigs slaughtering area. There are a few more edicts and rules that have to be followed in the interest of animal welfare. For example, animal has to be fed as normal and given water prior to slaughter, one animal must not see the other being slaughtered, knife should be four times the size of the neck and razor sharp, and as far as possible the slaughterer and the animal should face the Qibla or Mecca and the animal must not be suffering from any ailments or any lacerations. (HFA, …show more content…
Halal industry can be divided into several sectors, which are food, finance, clothing, tourism, media recreation, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. (Sunny, 2016) In 2008, the global Halal industry was reported to be worth USD580 billion and in just four years, it has amounted to USD2.3 trillion in 2012. The biggest halal product segment, which is halal food, accounts for nearly 29 percent of total halal product trade that comes to about USD 661 billion or 16 percent of the world's food trade. (Hooi, 2012) . In the last few years, there has been an increase in food manufacturers seeking Halal certification all around the world, including in non-Muslim majority countries, where supermarkets are stocking them in greater