Impurity Issues in Contemporary Food Products: An Analytical and Comparative Study in the Light of Selected Tafasir (Ahkam ul-Qur'an)

Abstract

Abstract

This article analyzes the problems of impurity in food products in the light of Tafasir Ahkam al-Qur'an. It highlights the basic principles of Halal  (lawful), Haram  (unlawful), Tayyibāt (pure things) and Khabā'ith (impure things) and clarifies the importance of jurisprudential principles such as " La ḍarar wa lā ḍirār ( (لا ضرر ولا ضرار. The article also discusses the principle of metamorphosis, which sets out the views of the jurisprudential schools on purity on the basis of metamorphosis. The opinions of Hanafi(Hanafi school of thought (Madhhab)) and Maliki (Maliki school of thought (Madhhab)) jurists on the application of metabolism in products such as gelatin and alcohol have been presented with the careful stance of the Shafi'i and Ḥanbalī schools of thought.

The problems arising from Animal Derived Ingredients and E-numbers in the modern food industry have been examined and the importance, challenges and practical suggestions of Halal certification have been made. The paper emphasizes the need for further research in the future on potential jurisprudential issues related to biotechnology, genetic engineering, nanotechnology, and artificial meat. Overall, the study highlights the importance of aligning Quranic principles and guidance with contemporary challenges to make food choices easier for the Muslim Ummah in the contemporary world.