Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Nourmofidi, head of the Research Institute for Contemporary Fiqh Studies, emphasized the necessity of scientific and research collaborations between seminaries and executive institutions during a meeting with the director of the National Halal Research Center of the Islamic Republic of Iran. He considered the development of the halal industry to require precise identification of research priorities and subject classification in this area.
The Meaning of the Halal Symbol and Aspects of the Halal Industry
Hojjatoleslam and Muslims Hossein Moradi Dowlat Abadi, secretary of the Jurisprudential Committee of the National Halal Research Center, stated during this meeting that the halal symbol is not just a mark on a product, but a symbol of trust and compliance with religious standards from production to consumption. He emphasized that health and the absence of contamination are also important principles in determining the halal or haram status of products.
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Dr. Rastgar, director of the National Halal Research Center, further referred to the extensive dimensions of the halal industry and emphasized the necessity of strengthening connections between the seminary, university, industry, and executive bodies. He pointed out Iran's not-so-favorable position in the global halal industry and stressed the need to increase the country's scientific and research capacities to improve this situation.
Research Collaborations and Formulation of Issue Systems
Ayatollah Nourmofidi, continuing this meeting, considered the formulation of an issue system in the halal domain as the first step in initiating targeted research in this field. He emphasized the need to avoid dispersion in research topics and to identify priorities in this area, calling for the definition of specific programs and the implementation of joint projects between the two entities.
He also stressed the importance of precise subject classification and noted that before making jurisprudential judgments on halal issues, the nature, origin, and necessity of their consumption must be clearly established. This action can pave the way for scientific decision-making and the issuance of informed fatwas.
In conclusion, Ayatollah Nourmofidi announced the institute's readiness for collaboration within the framework of its scientific capacities and missions, emphasizing the initiation of collaborations on specific and prioritized topics. These collaborations can help elevate the country's position in the halal industry and improve the quality of related products.
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