HALAL STUDIES 5 “IN UNISSA FOR GLOBAL REACH ASSOC. PROF. DR. NURDENG DEURASEH RESEARCH CENTRE OF UNIVERSITI ISLAM SULTAN SHARIF ALI (UNISSA) Halal Studies in UNISSA for Global Reach By Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nurdeng Deuraseh Director of Halalan Thayyiban Research Centre Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA) Negara Brunei Darussalam E-mail: [email protected] & [email protected] Abstract Halal studies is a global education proposition ready to be the next world educational discipline market force. ASEAN has to play an active role in halal education since Muslims stress on the importance of the permissibility of products to be used and consumed. The concern of halal education in ASEAN increase tremendously as a result of increasing the Muslims population in ASEAN countries. In this regards, various Islamic political policies have been implemented in Negara Brunei Darussalam for the purpose of disseminating and developing halal education in global and modern society. This paper is an attempt to highlight the experience of Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA)’s halalan Thayyiban research Centre in disseminating halal science through halal education and research for global reach. Key words: Halalan Thayyiban, Halal Education, Negara Brunei Darussalam Part I: Halal Science in Broaden Perspective أ ـٰٓ يَأّ َهُ ّا ٱل َّن سٰٰٓٓ كل و ْآٰ ِم َّم ٰٓ ِفى ٱۡلّ أر ِضٰٓ َح َلٰـلًاً َط ِّي ابآٰ ّو َّلٰٓ ّت َّت ِب عو ْآٰ خ ط ّوٲ ِتٰٓ ٱل َّشأُ ّط ـ ِنٰٰٓۚٓإِ َّن هٰٓ ۥٰٓ ّل ك أمٰٰٓٓ ّع د ٌّوٰٓ َهم ِبُ نٰٓ Maksudnya: Wahai sekalian manusia, makanlah yang halal lagi baik dari apa yang terbaik dibumi, dan janganlah kamu mengikuti langkah-langkah syaitan; karena sesungguhnya syaitan itu musuh yang nyata bagimu. (Al-Baqarah: 168) Halal science service, institution, maintenance from head to toe: Examples . Physical human body= halal insurance, halal bank, halal hospital concepts, Takaful Islam, Takaful Malaysia, Bank Islam, Pilgrim’s Fund in Malasia, Marketing . Head= Islamic education, intellectual, consultancy, halal psychology, IIUM, USIM, IPPH, R&D . Eye= halal view, tv programs, voice of halal in tv . Ear= Islamic music, radio program, voice of halal in radio . Mouth= Halal restaurant, halal food, halal drinks . Tongue= halal voice, halal lecture, khutbah, cd, digital industries . Heart= Love, Marriage institution, Islamic Family law, Faith Leg=Travel, Transportation, Tourism Role of UNISSA in Halal Education His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam during the 6th Hafl al- Takharruj (Convocation) Ceremony of Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif (UNISSA) on 20th Muharram 1438H corresponding to 22th October 2016M, at the International Convention Centre, Berakas, Brunei Darussalam, had given his speech as below: “Sebenarnya masih banyak ruang yang perlu diteroka oleh UNISSA. Salah satu bidang yang berkembang pesat sehingga ke peringkat antarabangsa pada masa ini, iaitu industri halal. Bukankah aspek halal itu merupakan tuntutan utama dalam Ugama Islam? Nilai pasaran global adalah semakin meningkat dan dianggarkan berjumlah sangat besar. Ia meningkat sebanyak 16% dari keseluruhan industri makanan dunia dan boleh menjangkau sehingga 20% dari perdagangan dunia dalam produk makanan sahaja. Oleh sebab itu, Beta menyokong penuh rancangan UNISSA untuk menubuhkan sebuah Pusat Kecemerlangan Penyelidikan Halal di UNISSA sebagai pemangkin kepada hasrat Beta untuk menjadikan Negara Brunei Darussalam sebagai 'hub halal global' yang akan membantu memacu pertumbuhan ekonomi negara.” (Pelita Brunei, 26 Oktober 2016/25 Muharram 1438). Translation: “In fact, there is still a wide range of opportunity that needs to be explored by UNISSA. During this time, halal industry has become one of the most rapidly- developing fields which spreads globally. Has it not that the halal aspect been demanded in the religion of Islam? The global market value is increasing and it is estimated to be large. It increases by 16% of the total of world’s food industry and can reach up to 20% of the world’s commerce in the food products alone. Therefore, I fully support UNISSA’s plan to establish Centre of Excellence of Halal Research at UNISSA; as a catalyst to my wish to make Brunei Darussalam as the ‘global halal-hub’, wherein will aid in boosting the country’s economic growth. (Pelita Brunei, 26 Oktober 2016/25 Muharram 1438). OPERATIONAL DEFINITION (PPHT) In reference to the effort of being One Stop Centre, that is: Pusat Penyelidikan PerkhidmatanPROFESSIONAL Profesional STUDY & TEACHING RESEARCH CENTRE SERVICE OBJECTIVE To offer the academic programme in the field of halalan thayyiban which is systematic and effective in ensuring that research as well as a comprehensive and credible education is generated. To conduct a comprehensive academic research relating to halalan thayyiban and systematically examine issues related to halalan thayyiban from time to time in order to protect the sanctity of Islam. To offer courses and training that will assist researchers and academicians in conducting academic research, innovation, service/monitoring of experimental samples/scientific analysis in the laboratory and research development relating to halalan thayyiban. Offering consultation and professional services and authentication in the laboratory for products in both the national and international markets in determining that these products are indeed in accordance with the standards of halalan thayyiban or otherwise. Generating UNISSA financial income by introducing a variety of halalan thayyiban products whether in the form of research, publications and services to local as well as the international halal industry. To maintain and uphold the sanctity of halalan thayyiban as a way of life and practice through teaching, research, professional services and training based on knowledge, faith, good deed, piety and morality in line with the teachings of Ahli Sunnah Wal Jama‘ah of Mazhab Shafi‘i. To produce experts in the field of halalan thayyiban who are able to clarify and provide solution to the confusion/problem in the society, primarily in Brunei Darussalam and regional countries, and finally uphold the sanctity of the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace be upon him). To establish a centre of excellence on halalan thayyiban based on comprehensive knowledge of both naqli and ‘aqli through teaching, research and professional services. VISION • To promote Halalan Thayyiban products as the foundation in establishing Baldatun Thayyibatun wa Rabbun Ghafur {A good land and a forgiving Lord}. MISSION • Steadfast to become an excellent Halalan Thayyiban Research Centre with international reputation. MOTTO ُكلُو ْا ِم َّما فِى ٱ أۡلَ أر ِض َحلَٰـﻻً طَ ِي بًا • • “Eat of what is halalan thayyiban on the earth” (Al-Baqarah: 168) LABORATORIES To achieve the purpose of becoming the excellent in research, teaching and professional service, 2 laboratories will be established: (B) (A) Laboratory of Laboratory of Halal Science Halal and Management Authentication and Laws ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES (A) International Executive Programme BA in Halal Science (B) Minor Programme in Halal Science ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES (C) MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMME • Master (M.A) of Halal Management (by coursework and dissertation) • Master (M.A) of Halal Management (by research) • Master (M.A) of Shariah and Halal Laws (by coursework and dissertation) • Master (M.A) of Shariah and Halal Laws (by research) • Master (M.A) of Science and Halal Product Innovation (by research) (D) DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (BY RESEARCH) • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Halal Management • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Shariah and Halal Laws • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Science and Halal Product Innovation BACHELOR (BA) OF HALAL SCIENCE The programme specifically caters for all applicants, with Islamic background/social science/Science/Technology/ Information and other diciplines, who have work experience or otherwise. It is uniquely designed to enhance the skills of students in making professional decisions, expand and increase their knowledge which can help students to think, act and have piety towards Allah SWT. BACHELOR (BA) OF HALAL SCIENCE List of courses offered:Course Description WITHOUT REFERENCE.docx No Name of Courses 1 Shariah and Life 2 Introduction to Halalan Thayyiban 3 Objective of Islamic Law in Halal Industry 4 Legal Maxim in Halal Industry 5 Halal Fatwa 6 Halal Logistics 7 Philosophy of Halal-Haram in Islam 8 Halal Slaughtering Management 9 Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh in Halal Industry 10 Halal Industrial Food and Management 11 Halal Policy, Standard and Regulation 12 Halal Product Service and Management 13 Verses of the Quran on Halal-Haram 14 Hadith on Halal-Haram 15 Halal Science in ASEAN 16 Fiqh Management and Administration of Halal Industry 17 Halal Tourism 18 Halal Restaurant Industry 19 Halal Product Entrepreneurship 20 Academic Research MINOR PROGRAMME IN HALAL SCIENCE It is a collection of subjects totaling 15 credits with at least 50% (6 credits) of subjects in year 3 or above according to the programme offerings by the Centre/Department. Offered to all UNISSA students who Obtained a CGPA of at least 3.00 in Year 2, Semester 1; and MINOR PROGRAMME IN HALAL SCIENCE Mandatory (9 Credit Hours) PHILOSOPHY OF HALAL-HARAM IN ISLAM VERSES OF THE QURAN ON HALAL-HARAM HADITH ON HALAL-HARAM Choose TWO courses (6 Credit Hours): FIQH MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF HALAL INDUSTRY HALAL SCIENCE IN ASEAN HALAL POLICY, STANDARD AND REGULATION HALAL SLAUGHTERING MANAGEMENT HALAL PRODUCT ENTREPRENEURSHIP MASTER