Comparing the mosque tour program (MTP) between selected mosques

Fatah Yasin, Mohammad Dhiya’ul Hafidh and Fatah Yasin, Muhammad Muthi’ul Haqq and Nik Abdullah, Nik Md. Saiful Azizi (2025) Comparing the mosque tour program (MTP) between selected mosques. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 9 (29). pp. 1-6. ISSN 2454-6186

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Abstract

Mosque tour program promotes tolerance and understanding through interfaith dialogue. This study examines how mosque tour program in Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque (TMZAM) in Malaysia, Al Fateh Grand Mosque in Bahrain, and Suleymaniye Mosque in Turkiye are conducted through interview and compare the nuances of mosque tour guiding practices across these cultural contexts. This study reveals that the guides in each mosque deliver the information of the purpose of mosque in Islam, and what the Muslims do within. Each mosque also has its own perks. For instance, the location of TMZAM in front of the Palace of Justice, simple but rich decorations of Al Fateh Grand Mosque, and historical and architectural aesthetic in Suleymaniye Mosque. Each mosque has its own selection and training criteria of the volunteers, as well as how they provide supports. This study concludes that the systematic and holistic mosque tour program is essential in achieving the appreciation and understanding of Islam and Muslim culture among non-Muslims. Future researches are suggested to observe the impact of tour program in yet to be studies mosques, as well as producing new tailor-made modules for mosque tour program and interfaith dialogue especially by combining the applicability of others’ module and the uniqueness of the concerned mosques themselves. The inclusion of mosque tour program in national level program such as Visit Qatar or community level like Visit My Mosque also deserve certain attention.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam > BP174 The Practice of Islam B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam > BP174 The Practice of Islam > BP188 Islamic religious life L Education > LC Special aspects of education > LC905 Islamic Education
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Education > Department of Curriculum & Instruction Kulliyyah of Education
Depositing User:	DR NIK MD SAIFUL AZIZI NIK ABDULLAH
Date Deposited:	17 Dec 2025 14:04
Last Modified:	17 Dec 2025 14:04
Queue Number:	2025-12-Q1124
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/126156

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