Meninjau Ulang Inklusi Halal melalui Maqashid al-Shariah: Perempuan, Pengakuan, dan Keadilan Ekonomi dalam Pariwisata Halal

Abstract

Halal certification is widely promoted as a mechanism for consumer protection, building market trust, and formalizing Muslim-friendly economic practices. However, formal recognition can also create new boundaries when access to certification hinges on administrative literacy, institutional networks, document completeness, and the ability to meet standardized procedures. This article examines these tensions through a focused thematic analysis of a broader qualitative study on women's economic empowerment in the Tamansari Tourism Village, Banyuwangi. The parent study involved 18 informants—including female entrepreneurs, family members, local tourism institutions, religious and community authorities, and government actors—with data collected via moderate participant observation, semi-structured in-depth interviews, and documentation between May and December 2025. The analysis reveals a "halal inclusion paradox": while certification can bolster consumer trust, legitimacy, and market access for women-led micro-enterprises, unequal access to formal recognition can marginalize women who substantively practice halal principles but lack administrative capacity or institutional connections. Using Maqashid al-Shariah as an evaluative framework, the article asserts that halal inclusion is truly substantive and equitable only when the preservation of religion (hifz al-din) aligns with the preservation of wealth (hifz al-mal), dignity, agency, and equitable access to recognition. The article proposes the concept of "recognition justice" as a critical bridge between formal halal compliance and women's economic empowerment in halal tourism.