A Comprehensive Ethical Framework for Islamic Advocacy in Food Security: Principles, Practice, and Policy Directions

The study explores the integration of Islamic ethics and principles in addressing contemporary food security and sustainable development challenges. It highlights the significant role of Islamic ethics in promoting responsible food-related behavior and ensuring a sustainable food supply. The research identifies a harmonization approach that involves the government and stakeholders in creating and maintaining ethical public institutions, such as media/educational centers, impact centers, protection agencies, and coordination units, to enhance food security and sustainable development.
Additionally, the study examines the potential of insect-based proteins as a sustainable and ethical food source within the framework of Islamic jurisprudence, emphasizing the importance of Halal principles and maqasid al-shariah (the higher objectives of Islamic law). The research also discusses the role of Islamic values in obesity prevention, highlighting the importance of halal and ṭayyib foods in promoting health and preventing obesity-related diseases.
Furthermore, the study addresses the issue of food loss and waste (FLW) and its impact on food security, particularly in disadvantaged economies. It argues that Islamic ethics can encourage responsible food-related behavior and maximize the utility of food, suggesting the establishment of large-scale organizational entities like food banks to minimize FLW sustainably.
The research also explores the role of Islamic green finance in promoting sustainable agriculture and mitigating climate change, emphasizing the ethical foundations of Islamic finance and its potential to support sustainable development in agriculture.
Overall, the study underscores the importance of integrating Islamic ethics and principles in addressing food security and sustainable development challenges, offering a comprehensive framework for ethical and sustainable food practices.

Islamic Ethics; Food Security; Sustainable

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