September 23–26, 2026, GİMDES 18th International Halal and Tayyib ProductsConference and Turkey Summit – Provisional List of Speakers

Session 1: Fiqh and Scientific Approaches to Animal Slaughter in the Light of IslamicSciences

· Fiqh Assessment of Modern Slaughter Techniques: The compliance of currentmethods such as stunning, mechanical slaughter, and gas stunning with “Halal andTayyib” standards.

– MEHMET BAYAR (GİMDES – TURKEY)

– DR. SAID RATBI BALI (HFQ – SPAIN)

· Scientific Criteria Before and After Slaughter in the Light of Islamic Sciences: Theeffect of animals’ stress hormones on meat quality and the scientific analysis of hygienic and “Tayyib” conditions.

– MUHAMMED ZEKİ AYGUR (GİMDES – TURKEY)

– MAULANA SAİD NAVLAKHİ (SANHA – SOUTH AFRICA)

Session 2: The Culture of Halal-Tayyib Consumption in Family and Child Development

· The Impact of Halal Food on Character and Spirituality: The pedagogical role of halalfood awareness in children’s moral development and the preservation of the Islamicfamily structure.

– HUSSAİN YEE (Al-Khaadem – MALAYSIA)

– HAYREDDİN İŞBİLİR (GİMDES – TURKEY)

· The Halal Lifestyle in the Grip of Modern Consumption: Raising family awarenessabout additives and industrial foods, and transforming household consumption habits.

– SHAİGH THAİFER NAJJAR (ICSA – SOUTH AFRICA)

– HALİM AYDIN (TURKEY)

Session 3: The Revival of the Islamic Külliye Model and Its Contemporary Significance

· The Külliye as the Center of Education and Social Life: The role of the külliye model—where the mosque, madrasa, and social spaces are integrated—in the construction of Muslim community identity.

– HÜSEYİN KAMİ BÜYÜKÖZER (GİMDES – TURKEY)

– FATİH KALENDER (GİMDES – TURKEY)

· Külliye Economy and Sustainability: The self-sufficiency of independent külliyes as living spaces and the feasibility of applying an Islamic community model on a micro-scale.

– MUSTAFA MERAL (GİMDES – TURKEY)

– ABDUL RAHMAN T. LİNZAG (IDCP – PHILIPPINES)

Session 4: The Endowment Institution and the Vision of the World Halal Foundation

· The Role of the Endowment Tradition in the Halal and Tayyib Economy: Trust andtransparency provided by the endowment institution in oversight and certificationprocesses, free from commercial concerns.

– MUHAMAD NADRATUZZAMAN HOSEN (INDONESIA)

– MENAF YILDIZ (GİMDES – TURKEY)

· The World Halal Foundation and Its Global Goals: The foundation’s foundingpurpose, its projects on a global scale, and its leading role in the halal food movement.

– HÜSEYİN KAMİ BÜYÜKÖZER (GİMDES – TURKEY)

Session 5: The Cornerstone of Islamic Finance: Karz-ı Hasen

· Karz-ı Hasen as an Interest-Free Mutual Aid Model: The operation of an interest-freelending mechanism between individuals and institutions and its contribution to socialsolidarity.

– MEHMET KOCA (KARZI HASEN FOUNDATION – TURKEY)

· Applications of Karz-ı Hasen in Today’s Financial System: Financial solutionsintegrated with the culture of infak and the operational challenges of the system.

– HİMMET KARADAĞ (TURKEY)

Session 6: Global Halal Practices and the Need for a Single Standard

· Challenges in Halal Certification Across Different Regions – The Importance of a Single International Halal Standard: Regional differences, sectarian interpretations, andthe resulting confusion in global trade; the importance of establishing a universallyvalid, uncompromising, and unifying standard, along with the strategic steps required.