Constructing Muslim-friendly tourism practices through the lens of Maqasid al-Shariah

Tumiran, Mohd Amzari and Ruzulan, Zulaipa and Yusof, Kamaru Salam and Fathullah Harun, Hanifah Musa and Saidin, Nurulaina and Khalid, Mohammad Mahyuddin and Harun, Nur Hafizah and Jamaludin, Mohammad Aizat (2025) Constructing Muslim-friendly tourism practices through the lens of Maqasid al-Shariah. Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (MJSSH), 10 (7). pp. 1-13. E-ISSN 2504-8562

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Abstract

The demand for tourist models meeting Islamic principles, also known as Muslim-friendly or halal tourism, has accompanied the international growth in Muslim travel. However, the application of Maqasid al-Shariah to Muslim-friendly tourism was less comprehensive. The purpose of this paper is to systematically review the literature to assess, critique and integrate issues of Muslim-friendly tourism in the context of Maqasid al-Shariah, which helps develop a Shariah-compliant travel model. The main method of this paper is based on a structured review analysis of the body of work on Muslim friendly tourism practice that can be explained by the construct of Maqasid al-Shariah. The review analysis revealed several Shariah-compliant travel models of Muslim-friendly tourism practices through the lens of Maqasid al-Shariah, including: (a) the integration of Maqasid al-Shariah into Muslim-friendly hotel operations; (b) the preference of Muslim travellers for holistically Shariah-compliant destinations (c) the development of Shariah-compliant homestay models for community-based tourism; (d) the contribution of Shariah-compliant wellness services to holistic Muslim well-being; and (e) the strengthening of ethical governance in Shariah-compliant hotels. In conclusion, the incorporation of the principles of Maqasid al-Shariah in the practices of Muslim-friendly tourism provides an ethical base to the creation of inclusive, spiritually fulfilling and socially responsible travel experiences.

Item Type:	Article (Review)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Muslim-friendly tourism, Halal tourism, Maqasid al-Shariah, Shariah-compliant travel, Islamic ethical tourism
Subjects:	BPG Islamic geography > BPG87 Islamic tourism. Halal issues BPH Islamic Economics > BPH111.4 Halal issues. Fatawa BPH Islamic Economics > BPH114 Consumption. Halal issues BPH Islamic Economics > BPH117.5 Halal Education, Halal Training BPH Islamic Economics > BPH122 Consumption. Halal issues. Specific products. Food and drink BPN Islamic art and architecture > BPN87 Muslim friendly and halal services
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART)
Depositing User:	Dr. Mohammad Aizat Jamaludin
Date Deposited:	26 Sep 2025 11:17
Last Modified:	26 Sep 2025 11:17
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/123360

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