Chicken Feathers Utilization as Halal Consumer Goods in Al-Syafi‘I Fiqh Discourse

This article aims to identify the benefit of utilization of chicken feathers as a halal consumer goods from the perspective of al-Syafi‘i’s fiqh discourse. The qualitative method were employed by thorough various type of document analysis. The analysis found that the keratin is a good source of protein and safe for general consumption due to the absence of any unfavourable gastrointestinal or other acute onset illnesses when taken up to 40 gd-1 for 5 days. It proves the uniqueness of keratin and, thus, widely used as bio sorbent, animal feeding, cosmetics, animal feeding, decorative items, biofertilizer, biomedical application, diet supplements, and nutrient supplements. From the syariah perspective, the al-Syafi‘ie jurists hold that it is halal to consume poultry feathers whether it is separated prior or after its death and therefore it is considered as pure.