Review Article
The Impact of Hadith on Promoting Halal Practices in Today’s Global Economy
Dr. Abdulmalik Sani, Muhammad Dayyabu Abdulmumini
Middle East Journal of Islamic Studies and Culture; 116-121.
https://doi.org/10.36348/mejisc.2025.v05i02.001
This paper explores the impact of Hadith on promoting halal practices in today’s global economy, highlighting how prophetic traditions continue to shape ethical, legal, and commercial standards across various sectors. Hadith provides a comprehensive framework that defines what is halal (permissible) and haram (forbidden), guiding industries such as food, finance, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and logistics. Through detailed analysis, the study shows how Hadith supports ethical business conduct, humane animal treatment, fair trade, and consumer protection. The paper also examines the application of Hadith in the modern halal industry, illustrating how its principles are incorporated into certification processes, product development, and corporate governance. Examples from both Muslim-majority and non-Muslim countries reveal how businesses align with Hadith-based standards to meet the growing global demand for halal products and services. Furthermore, the research identifies major challenges in implementing Hadith-based guidelines, including variations in juristic interpretations, lack of global standardization, regulatory conflicts, and fraudulent certification practices. These obstacles hinder the consistency and credibility of halal systems worldwide, especially in multicultural and secular contexts. The study also considers the economic and social impact of Hadith-driven halal practices, emphasizing their role in empowering small businesses, promoting ethical consumerism, fostering Islamic identity, and contributing to socio-economic development. In doing so, it demonstrates how Hadith extends beyond personal piety to influence global trade, community values, and sustainable development. Ultimately, the paper concludes that Hadith remains a vital and dynamic source of guidance for the halal economy. While challenges persist, its ethical and legal foundations offer a timeless model for promoting fairness, transparency, and religious compliance in a rapidly changing world economy.
Review Article
The Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Technology in Authenticating and Preserving Hadith Literature
Dr. Abdulmalik Sani, Muhammad Dayyabu Abdulmumini
Middle East Journal of Islamic Studies and Culture; 122-129.
https://doi.org/10.36348/mejisc.2025.v05i02.002
This paper explores the evolving intersection between classical Islamic scholarship and modern technological advancements, specifically focusing on the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital tools in the authentication and preservation of Hadith literature. Historically, the science of Hadith underwent rigorous processes of transmission, verification, and documentation through established methodologies such as isnād analysis and matn criticism. With the emergence of digital technology, the preservation of Hadith texts has been significantly enhanced through digitization, archival systems, and online platforms, enabling broader accessibility and safeguarding rare manuscripts. More recently, AI technologies—such as machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), and data mining—have been applied to Hadith sciences, offering innovative ways to analyze narrator chains, detect textual inconsistencies, and classify Hadith based on authenticity. The paper further examines the contributions of digital platforms and AI applications in facilitating research, improving pedagogical practices, and democratizing access to Hadith knowledge. While acknowledging these advancements, the study also critically evaluates associated challenges, including ethical concerns, data integrity, over-reliance on automation, and the digital divide among scholars. Limitations in Arabic NLP models and the need for scholarly oversight are emphasized to ensure that technological tools remain accurate and respectful of the sacredness of Hadith traditions. Finally, the study offers future prospects and strategic recommendations, including cross-disciplinary collaboration, digital literacy training for scholars, and the establishment of global metadata standards. The conclusion underscores that while AI and digital tools can augment traditional methods, they must be employed within a framework of Islamic epistemology and scholarly integrity. By embracing innovation with caution and purpose, the Islamic scholarly tradition can thrive in the digital age while remaining anchored in its rich heritage.
Review Article
From Openness to Division: How Urban Planning and Policy Reshaped Kuwaiti Society
Fahad Alrefaei
Middle East Journal of Islamic Studies and Culture; 130-141.
https://doi.org/10.36348/mejisc.2025.v05i02.003
This article explores how Kuwait’s urban landscape was fundamentally reshaped by post-oil urban planning policies, leading to a society increasingly defined by residential, social, and demographic division along national lines. It traces the transformation of Kuwait from an open, integrated port town into a sprawling, car-dependent city dominated by low-density villa housing and rigidly segregated zoning laws. Drawing from historical context, ethnographic observations, and architectural analysis, the article argues that Kuwait’s reliance on automobiles and restrictive housing regulations has eroded public street life, fragmented communities, and has both introduced and entrenched social segregation, particularly between citizens and non-citizens. The decline of walkable, communal spaces has limited opportunities for intergroup interaction and led to the rise of malls as the primary venues for social life, spaces that, in turn, reflect and reproduce the broader stratifications of Kuwaiti society. Ultimately, the article illustrates how urban planning choices, shaped by foreign models rooted in colonial era norms, have not only transformed the physical structure of Kuwait City but also redefined its social fabric, replacing a once-integrated urban life with a landscape marked by exclusion and division.
Research Article
Islamic Insurance (Takaful) in Nigeria: The Urgent Need for Legal and Regulatory Reforms
Dr. Sa'id Ahmad Khalid, Dr. Huzaifa Aliyu Jangebe
Middle East Journal of Islamic Studies and Culture; 142-155.
https://doi.org/10.36348/mejisc.2025.v05i02.004
The concept of insurance originates from mutual assistance in times of need and distress, rather than as a commercial enterprise for profit-making as practiced today. In conventional insurance, the relationship between the insurer and the insured is that of buyer and seller, which differs fundamentally from Islamic insurance (takaful). Takaful promotes shared responsibilities, solidarity, mutual assistance, and cooperation to protect participants (policyholders) against risks and misfortunes in accordance with the policy terms. Consequently, profit maximization is not takaful's primary objective. This study examines takaful in Nigeria with emphasis on the need for an improved legal and regulatory framework. It provides conceptual clarification of Islamic insurance while addressing common misconceptions about takaful and explaining why conventional insurance violates Shariah principles. The research further analyzes the meaning, essential elements, and distinctive features of takaful; compares the profit mechanisms of conventional insurers and takaful operators; highlights key differences between conventional insurance and Islamic takaful; explores the foundational principles of takaful under Islamic law; and clarifies the governance and regulatory requirements for takaful operations.
Review Article
The Impact of Righteous Deeds on the Muslim According to the Holy Qur’an: An Objective Study
م . م . حميد رمضان سلطان , م . م . خالص ظاهر نصيف
Middle East Journal of Islamic Studies and Culture; 156-163.
https://doi.org/10.36348/mejisc.2025.v05i02.005
Righteous deeds constitute the foundation upon which Islamic society is built. Islam strongly encourages the performance of good deeds due to their significant impact on the cohesion and unity of the Muslim community. These deeds are diverse and numerous, ranging from acts between individuals to those between the servant and their Lord. The study aims to clarify the concept of righteous deeds, highlight their importance, explore the role of the Qur’an in encouraging such deeds, provide examples and models of righteous actions, and examine their impact on both the individual and the broader Muslim society. The research adopts an objective methodology, analyzing the terminology, clarifying its meanings and implications, and uncovering its underlying significance. The study reached several key findings, most notably: righteous deeds are essential to both worldly and spiritual well-being; Islamic law encourages righteous actions, promotes cooperation in goodness and piety, and prohibits collaboration in sin and aggression. Numerous examples from the Qur’an and Sunnah emphasize the importance of good deeds. Through righteous acts, God protects individuals and their families and grants them relief in times of hardship. Good deeds are a means of attaining God's support and assistance. The study recommends: engaging in righteous actions, performing good deeds, cooperating in piety, and raising awareness of the value of helping others particularly the needy and distressed and the positive effect this has on both individuals and society, along with its reward from God.
Review Article
أدب الرحلة في الشعر العربي النيجيري: قصيدة "رحلة سلمنديّة" للشاعر محمد منصور جبريل أنموذجا
Musa Muhammad Liman, Abubakar Adamu Masama, Abdullahi M. Sani
Middle East Journal of Islamic Studies and Culture; 164-171.
https://doi.org/10.36348/mejisc.2025.v05i02.006
The travel poems in the collection "The Flower of Joy" vividly reflect the experiences the poet witnessed during his journeys in Nigeria and abroad. He portrays the events he encountered in various locations, capturing geographical, historical, social, political, and religious scenes, along with other aspects of human life. This rich depiction makes the readings enjoyable and engaging. Additionally, the collection serves as valuable resource in Nigerian-African Arabic literature, particularly through its abundant travel poetry, which showcases remarkable artistic value that resonates with both listeners and readers. From this perspective, the researchers have crafted this article, titled "Travel Literature in Nigerian Arabic Poetry: The Poem "Salmandiyya Journey" by Muhammad Mansur Jibril as a Model," to examine the aesthetics of these artistic values in the poem. The researches employ a descriptive and analytical method for this study. The article includes the following sections: an introduction to the concept of travel literature, its subject matter, history, characteristics, and components; an introduction to the poet Dr. Muhammad Mansur Jibril; an analysis of the artistic values in the poem "Salmandiyya Journey"; a conclusion; and a list of sources and references.
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