MINORITY JURISPRUDENCE IN THE CONTEXT OF HALAL FOOD EVALUATION IN SINGAPORE

Abstract

The study focuses on minority jurisprudential perspectives regarding the evaluation of Halal food in Singapore. It observes an increasing demand for Halal-certified food within the Muslim community in Singapore, prompting concerns about Halal extremism, defensive eating, and potential contamination between Halal and non-Halal food items. Minority jurisprudence offers a legal framework that is both contextual and adaptable, making it particularly relevant for addressing the challenges encountered by Muslim minorities within non-Muslim societies. To address these issues, a qualitative research approach centered on document analysis was employed. This involved examining Fiqh texts, fatwas, academic studies, and related documents. The findings of the study present the views and opinions of minority jurisprudence regarding potential solutions to the identified challenges. Additionally, the concept of at-takhayyur was discussed as a minority jurisprudential approach to addressing the problem of Halal food evaluation in Singapore. Studying Halal food evaluation through the lens of minority jurisprudence offers a more comprehensive understanding of contemporary Halal food-related issues. Consequently, this research has the potential to contribute to the integration of residents from diverse backgrounds within Singapore's complex and multicultural society.