SYURA

Syura is the first principle that emphasizes on the importance of managing through teamwork. Syura consists of meeting in accordance to Islamic approach and by following the guidelines of the Quran and Sunnah. The Muslim leaders are obligated to consult those with knowledge or expertise and those who would provide good advice. The practice of Syura will enable members of an organization to participate in the decision making process. In other words, every member in the organization is given fair opportunity to voice their opinions freely without hesitation.

For example, Prophet Muhammad s.a.w he himself was a great leader. Despites of the highest position he held, he always refer  and respect the decisions made by the members of Syura. This whether to confront the unbelievers outside Medina or within Medina itself. After consulting sahabahs (companions), Salman al-Farsi suggested that is better to confront the unbelievers in Medina. In order to do so, the muslims must weaken the foreign supports of the unbelievers. The Muslim should dig a ditch to prevent the enemies from entering Medina

Haram

The Social Context of HARAM

The opposite of Halal is HARAM which means “unlawful, not permissible or prohibited. The following categories are Haram such as Alcohol intoxicants and narcotic drugs, Carnivorous animals like birds of prey, scavengers, and animals improperly slaughtered, sick or dying before slaughter, Idolatry like any animals or poultry sacrificed for voodoo, witchcraft or practice that denies the existence of the Creator are not to be consumed.

Beside that, pork and all pork by products or their related. Foods contaminated with any of the above products or with "impurities” (in Arabic, "najis") from processing, such as manure, urine, rodent droppings, infectious fluids, or pus are considered Haram.

The Social Context of HALAL

Halal applies not only to food products but to all aspects of life and social context. One may hear mention of, "Halal money." What does this mean? For example, if a new religious centre, school, hospital or any facility for social benefit is to be built, the funding must come from "clean" money or what is known as "Halal income." Money derived from gambling, the selling of alcohol, drug trafficking, illicit social vices, or any illegal activity is considered detrimental to society and therefore not acceptable or considered a Halal income.

When one hears the word ‘Halal’ outside the food industry, it must be understood as a group of permissible practices that guide conduct in all areas of life. These practices will lead to a higher quality of life and a healthier society.