Ruling determination of Genetically Modified Foods (GMF) in Islam
The analysis in this article highlighted the essence of the principle of ruling determination of genetically modified foods (GMF) products in Islam based on the framework of Maqasid Syariah. GM food is a modern food product presently multiplying in the world demand. It is yielded through biote...
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Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
2024
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| Online Access: | http://journalarticle.ukm.my/24017/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/24017/1/IJIT_25_8.pdf |
| Summary: | The analysis in this article highlighted the essence of the principle of ruling
determination of genetically modified foods (GMF) products in Islam based on the
framework of Maqasid Syariah. GM food is a modern food product presently multiplying
in the world demand. It is yielded through biotechnological engineering to manipulate
plants’ and animals’ deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). As a result of the process, there will
be food products claimed to be more nutritious because they contain more nutrients
than the original products. These GMF products can also be farmed in large quantities
and involve minimal cost compared to foods that do not undergo genetic modification.
Nevertheless, the products produced still do not have any ruling guidelines for Muslims
to be used as a backup. Therefore, this research intended to produce guidelines for
determining the ruling of foods that have undergone the process of biotechnological
engineering. Furthermore, this study aspired to explain the importance of the guidelines
for determining the ruling of genetically modified foods (GMF) to Muslims. In order to
complete this study, data collection methods were conducted using qualitative design
through descriptive and comparative data collection methods and content analysis of
fiqh and scientific sources. The conclusion verified that GM food products could be
consumed if they comply with the principles that have been outlined. |
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