Harmonising food safety and friendly service through halal and toyyib principles

The widespread problem of food poisoning poses a serious threat to public health, with potentially severe consequences, including death. Food vendors need to prioritize offering halal and safe, flavorful food, ensuring excellent taste and service quality for consumers. This paper explores implementing food safety and friendly services aligned with halal and toyyib principles to address food safety and quality issues effectively. These principles include the physical characteristics of the product in accordance with Shari’ah law (P1); products that are sourced ethically and responsibly (P2); products that meet high standards of quality and safety (P3); functioning as servant and caliph of Allah in managing according to Allah's commands and prohibitions (P4); not excessively wasteful or extravagant (P5); positive moral and spiritual implications associated with the product (P6); and aimed at achieving prosperity in both this life and the hereafter (P7). This review article delves into how widespread and consequential it is to establish a structure for ensuring food safety and quality in the halal industry. By closely examining the halal and toyyib principles in the food sector, it becomes clear that grasping the importance of each principle is crucial for upholding the utmost standards in the halal and toyyib food sectors

Nutritional food and friendly service: a conceptual framework for Toyyib food outlet

This paper presents a conceptual framework for toyyib food outlets, focusing on the key aspects of nutritional food and friendly service which employed a qualitative method using secondary data. The availability of nutritious food options and friendly service in food outlets is crucial for promoting healthier choices and enhancing customer satisfaction. Nutritional food involves consuming a balanced diet that provides essential nutrients, considering factors like portion control, food safety, sustainability, and cultural preferences. Friendly service encompasses creating a welcoming environment, delivering attentive customer interactions, and ensuring efficient service. Toyyib food outlets adhere to Islamic principles, emphasizing wholesomeness, cleanliness, and ethical practices. By incorporating these principles, food outlets can offer nutritious and safe food options, prioritize cleanliness and hygiene, and provide courteous and respectful service. This holistic approach promotes healthier food choices, prevents diet-related diseases, and contributes to the overall well-being of individuals and communities

Abstracts of the International Halal Science Conference 2023

This book presents the extended abstracts of the selected contributions to the International Halal Science Conference, held on 22-23 August 2023 by the International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART), IIUM, Malaysia in collaboration with Halalan Thayyiban Research Centre, University Islam Sultan Sharif (UNISSA), Brunei Darussalam. With the increasing global interest in halal products and services, this conference is timely. Conference Title:  International Halal Science ConferenceConference Acronym: IHASC23Conference Theme: Halal Industry Sustainability Through ScienceConference Date: 22-23 August 2023Conference Venue: International Islamic University (IIUM), MalaysiaConference Organizer: International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART), International Islamic University (IIUM), Malaysi