From Value-Free Positivism To Prophetic Paradigm: Rethinking Paradigms In The Halal Industry
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https://doi.org/10.37812/aliqtishod.v14i1.2149Keywords:
Value-Free Economics, Prophetic Paradigm, Halal IndustryAbstract
This study aims to conceptualize the paradigm of the halal industry through a prophetic framework as an alternative to the long-established assumption of value-neutral economics. Specifically, the research seeks to illustrate how prophetic values, humanization, liberation, and transcendence can redefine ethical foundations within halal-oriented economic activities. Employing a qualitative library research method, this study systematically reviews and analyzes classical and contemporary literature related to prophetic social science, Islamic economics, and the halal industry. The findings reveal that the humanization dimension emphasizes the ethical obligation to safeguard human well-being by promoting justice, safety, and dignity for all stakeholders involved in halal production and consumption. The liberation dimension highlights the role of the halal industry in resisting exploitative, unjust, and environmentally harmful practices, thereby supporting social equity and sustainability. Meanwhile, the transcendence dimension situates economic behavior within a framework of spiritual accountability, where economic decisions are guided by moral consciousness and divine responsibility rather than material gain alone.
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