Muatasim Ismaeel and Katharina Blaim
The purpose of this paper is to explore the opportunities of using halal regulation and certification as a mechanism for applying Islamic business ethics in contemporary world.
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to explore the opportunities of using halal regulation and certification as a mechanism for applying Islamic business ethics in contemporary world.
Design/methodology/approach
The current practices of halal regulation and certification and literature on Islamic ethics were reviewed, to identify a practical approach for Islamic business ethics.
Findings
Islam allows and accepts different levels of ethical commitment. A multi‐level Islamic ethics framework and a multi‐level halal certification approach are proposed to facilitate the implementation of Islamic business ethics in a relative context. Two major developments can enrich halal business practices: harmonization of global standards and governance structure, and integrating responsibility and ethical issues in halal standards.
Practical implications
The proposed framework and developments can enrich halal regulation and certification practice.
Originality/value
The paper emphasizes the importance of flexibility and adaptability in Islamic business ethics implementation, and proposes a new framework and approach to apply Islamic business ethics.
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Wafa El Garah, Rafik I. Beekun, André Habisch, Gilbert Lenssen and Cristian Loza Adaui
The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the special issue on practical wisdom for management from the Islamic traditions.
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the special issue on practical wisdom for management from the Islamic traditions.
Design/methodology/approach
The guest editorial introduces the papers in this special issue, focusing on practical wisdom for management from the Islamic tradition.
Findings
Using multiple levels of analysis as well as both academic and practitioner‐oriented perspectives, this special issue demonstrates that the Islamic tradition offers valuable practical wisdom insights in multiple areas including leadership, human resource management, action learning, knowledge transfer and business ethics.
Originality/value
This issue represents the first exploratory contribution to the research on practical wisdom from the Islamic tradition, opening a new focus of research and contributing to management development.