Book Review: Halal Matters; Islam, Politics, and Markets in Global Perspective
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.58968/hfs.v2i1.644Keywords:
Halal, Global Politics, Certification, Islamic Economics, Globalization, Consumption EthicsAbstract
The halal phenomenon now transcends the Islamic legal boundaries of food and drink, becoming part of the global economy involving political, social, and cultural dimensions. The book Halal Matters: Islam, Politics and Markets in Global Perspective (Bergeaud-Blackler, Fischer, & Lever, 2016) examines how the concept of halal is constructed and practiced globally in the context of modernity and capitalism. This article systematically summarizes and analyzes the book's content, focusing on the politics of halal certification, the role of the state in standardization, and the global market dynamics that shape contemporary Muslim identity. Through an anthropological approach and social practice theory, it is found that halal has become an instrument of power, economy, and spirituality in an ever-changing global landscape.
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