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Exploring the Role of Student Exchange Programs in Fostering Halal Understanding among South Korean Non-Muslims

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  • Erne Suzila Kassim
  • Ismah Osman
  • Emi Normalina Omar
  • Faridah Hj Hassan

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One of the challenges in halal is the acceptance among non-Muslims of the values, due to their lack of appreciation in understanding its concept. Media bias, culture, personal beliefs, racism and Islamophobia are some of the common causes. Past studies concluded that the concept of misjudgment could be realigned to a positive attitude by providing the appropriate information and education. Therefore, the study was conducted with the aim, of assessing how the provision of halal knowledge through the concept of a student exchange program could change a group of non-Muslims’ attitude, acceptance and behavior towards halal. A research experiment was administered that involved a group of university students from a private university in South Korea, who voluntarily took part in a 7-day halal program in Malaysia. The study involved 1) a pre-test assessment, 2) participation in the student exchange heutagogy program and 3) a post-test assessment. Based on the paired sample test results, overall, there was a significant increase in the halal understanding among non-Muslims of South Koreans. The novelty of the study stems from the need to understand non-Muslims’ perception of halal, specifically from the learning and cultural perspectives.

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  • Erne Suzila Kassim & Ismah Osman & Emi Normalina Omar & Faridah Hj Hassan, 2023. "Exploring the Role of Student Exchange Programs in Fostering Halal Understanding among South Korean Non-Muslims," Information Management and Business Review, AMH International, vol. 15(3), pages 159-172.
    • Handle: RePEc:rnd:arimbr:v:15:y:2023:i:3:p:159-172
    DOI: 10.22610/imbr.v15i3(I).3526
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