Qualitative study on processes, issues and challenges in implementation of islamic obligatory cleansing (Sertu) in halal pharmaceutical industry

Suraiya Abdul Rahman; Ahmad Aiman Syazwan Azhar; Abdul Bakar Majeed; Mariani Ahmad Nizaruddin

doi:10.53730/ijhs.v6nS7.13088

Authors

Suraiya Abdul Rahman
suraiya@cyberjaya.edu.my
Halal Science Centre, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Cyberjaya, Persiaran Bestari, Cyber 11, 63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia and Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor, 42300 Puncak Alam, Malaysia. Tel.: +603-83137078; Fax: +603 – 83137001, Mobile phone: +60-19-6406727
Ahmad Aiman Syazwan Azhar Halal Science Centre, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Cyberjaya, Persiaran Bestari, Cyber 11, 63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia
Abdul Bakar Majeed Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor, 42300 Puncak Alam, Malaysia
Mariani Ahmad Nizaruddin Faculty of Pharmacy, Cyberjaya University of Cyberjaya, Persiaran Bestari, Cyber 11, 63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia

Keywords:

Sertu, Clay, Najs, Islamic ritual cleansing, Halal pharmaceutical general guidelines, MS 2424

Abstract

Islamic obligatory cleansing known as sertu in Malay language is one of the essential elements to ensure the halal integrity of products including in pharmaceuticals [1], [2]. It is an islamic cleansing required to be conducted when tools and equipment in the production facility are contaminated with severe najs (Naj Mughallazah) which are of pork or dog-based contaminant. Islamic law has prescribed the way to cleanse Naj Mughallazah by using one time of clay and clean water suspension followed by six times of rinsing with pure water (mutlaq) [3]. The study on the implementation of sertu cleansing especially in halal pharmaceutical industry is very limited if any [4]. Hence this study was conducted to explore the process, issues, and challenges as well as to discover the success factors in the implementation of sertu cleansing in pharmaceutical facilities from the perspective of sertu providers. This study used the qualitative in-depth interview and purposive sampling technique where participants were selected among sertu providers who have the experience of conducting sertu cleansing in pharmaceutical facilities. Data were analysed using thematic analysis and validated through triangulation with data from a few sources.

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