Halal Awareness in Gastronomy Tourism: The Role of Fatwa in Local Dishes of Malaysia and Indonesia
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Siti Syahirah Saffinee
Faculty of Syariah and Law, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, MALAYSIA
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2393-2671
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Wan Nazri Che Mat Safiee
Faculty of Syariah and Law, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, MALAYSIA
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Mohammad Aizat Jamaludin
International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART), Level 3, KICT Building, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), 53100, Selangor, MALAYSIA
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Setiyawan Gunardi
Faculty of Syariah and Law, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, MALAYSIA
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Luciana Anggraeni
Islamic Family Law Department, University of Muhammadiyah Malang, INDONESIA
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Husna Zainal Abidin
Wakayama University, Sakaedani, Wakayama, 640-8441, JAPAN
https://doi.org/10.33102/jfatwa.vol30no2.609
Keywords:
: Islamic law, halal regulations, local gastronomy, tourism, Malaysia, Indonesia.Abstract
Islamic law plays a significant role in halal gastronomy tourism by developing halal food products and services to cater to Muslim tourists. However, some gastronomy products in Malaysia and Indonesia are not permissible as the ingredients come from prohibited substances, even though the Muslim population is the highest in both countries. This study aims to raise awareness about local dishes in Malaysia and Indonesia within Islamic law in halal gastronomy tourism, helping Muslim tourists avoid consuming prohibited foods. The study reviewed the literature approach, drawing on existing research on Islamic law, halal regulations, and local gastronomy in Malaysia and Indonesia. As a result, the comparison between Malaysia and Indonesia can be seen through how fatwa was issued and halal regulations. Regarding local gastronomy, the issues discussed are tapai, grasshoppers, and sago worms, as the fatwa stated that tapai and grasshoppers are permitted, while sago worms are prohibited. Besides, this study highlighted the names of the forbidden local foods, such as sinalau bakas, bak kut teh, tinaransay, and saksang, to raise awareness among Muslim tourists about local dishes. The halal business in Malaysia and Indonesia is expected to grow, particularly in halal gastronomy tourism, as both countries are popular destinations for Muslim tourists. Therefore, this study suggests that combining Islamic law and halal regulations can result in better halal gastronomic tourism that ensures a promising cultural food for Muslim tourists.
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