ABOUT GOYAQEEN
THE CONCEPT OF YAQEEN IN ISLAM
In Islam, Yaqeen (Arabic: یقین) generally translates to certainty or conviction. It refers to a deep, unwavering belief and trust in Allah, His attributes, and His commands, often considered the highest level of faith and spiritual realization. Yaqeen is not just an intellectual understanding but a profound, experiential conviction that permeates one’s being.
Muslim scholars describe different levels of yaqeen, including:
- ‘Ilm al-Yaqeen: Knowledge-based certainty, where one’s belief is based on what they have learned.
- ‘Ayn al-Yaqeen: Empirical certainty, where one’s belief is based on direct observation or experience.
- Haqq al-Yaqeen: Certainty through experience, where one’s belief is a direct and profound realization of the truth.
Yaqeen is a crucial aspect of the Islamic faith, as it provides strength, resilience, and a sense of peace and contentment in the face of life’s challenges. Yaqeen is often described as the culmination of faith, where one’s belief in God is so strong that it becomes a part of their very being.
Muslims strive to cultivate yaqeen through various means, such as reflecting on the verses of the Quran, pondering over the signs of God in creation, and engaging in righteous actions which includes eating, drinking and other daily life activities.
OVERVIEW OF HALAL REGULATION IN MALAYSIA
In Malaysia, halal regulation is primarily overseen by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM), with support from state Islamic Religious Councils. The Trade Descriptions Act 2011, along with related orders, governs the use of halal labels and prohibits misleading descriptions. Several standards and protocols, including MS 1500:2009 and the Malaysian Protocol for Halal Meat and Poultry Productions, provide guidelines for halal food production, preparation, handling, and storage.
HALAL AS A LIFESTYLE OF CHOICE FOR MUSLIMS
In Islam, halal (حلال) means permissible or lawful. It refers to anything that is allowed according to Islamic teachings, particularly in dietary matters and other aspects of life. The opposite of halal is haram (حرام), which means forbidden or unlawful.
Halal is most commonly associated with food and drink, indicating which items are permissible for Muslims to consume.
Observance of halal is a core principle for Muslims, guiding their choices and actions in accordance with their faith.
WHAT IS GOYAQEEN?
Goyaqeen is a free community service provided to all consumers who wants to instantly verify whether any products or premises are certified Halal by JAKIM. The platform assists the consumers to check the Halal status conveniently and as instantly as possible as determined by JAKIM.
In Summary:
- Goyaqeen is a digital platform where consumers can instantly verify products’ Halal Status based on JAKIM’s Halal certification database through our platform or WhatsApp Chatbot.
- Goyaqeen is also useful to obtain any useful information available on the internet on any consumer products by just scanning the barcode on the product label.
- Goyaqeen is an up-and coming consumer engagement and consumer empowerment platform where manufacturers can engage directly with their consumers, and vice-versa
WHO OPERATES GOYAQEEN?
Goyaqeen is owned and operated by BRIZZIT TECHNOLOGIES PLT, founded by Tuan Haji Wan Izzuddin Sulaiman, a technopreneur and scientist who has spent more than 30 years of his professional career in the biotechnology sector. He had served as a senior member of the Malaysian Biotechnology Corporation, Technology Park Malaysia, and at Oxitec Sdn Bhd (a University of Oxford biotech startup). Mr. Wan Izzuddin was also involved in the establishment of a Halal Gelatin and Collagen plant in China together with Amin Bio Halal Gelatin Co Ltd.
Goyaqeen advocates for consumer rights to obtain the correct and true information on any Halal certified products or services. We believe in educating the Muslim consumers and helping them to obtain the best value for their money. We embrace the values of honesty, transparency, and integrity in conducting commerce.
Goyaqeen collaborates with PERTUBUHAN AMAL FASTABIQUL KHAIRAT MALAYSIA, a non-governmental organization registered with the Registrar of Society Malaysia, to undertake consumer advocacy and da’wah activities, inspired by the following Quranic verse:
PERTUBUHAN AMAL FASTABIQUL KHAIRAT MALAYSIA accepts donation from the public in order to finance their consumer advocacy works such as:
- Educational and public awareness program on consumer advocacy in the Halal Ecosystem;
- Technology development, especially in Artificial Intelligence, to support consumer advocacy in the Halal Ecosystem;
- General educational and da’wah activities in Muslim communities.