"Shari'ah compliant hospitality services" or "Muslim friendly hospitality services": searching for a balance
There has been some confusion between the use of the term, Shari'ah compliant hospitality services" and "Muslim friendly hospitality services" amongst practitioners in the Halal tourism industry. This article discusses the core differences and similarities between the two term...
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| Language: | English |
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The Malaysian Consumer and Family Economics Association
2017
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/62460/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/62460/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/62460/1/62460_Shari%27ah%20Compliant%20Hospitality%20Services.pdf |
| Summary: | There has been some confusion between the use of the term, Shari'ah compliant hospitality
services" and "Muslim friendly hospitality services" amongst practitioners in the Halal tourism
industry. This article discusses the core differences and similarities between the two
terminologies. It is crucial to resolve any conflicting understanding on the concept in order to
ensure that there are no misunderstandings and conceptions when dealing with consumers and
the general public. Aside from that, this article also aims at providing a clear picture of how the
Shari'ah requirements for Muslim tourists are embedded in the concept of Muslim friendly
hospitality services. This is a matter of import for those interested in providing or intending to
provide services that cater specifically to the needs of Muslim tourists. This is a conceptual
analysis of the Shari'ah legal position as manifested in the Qur'an and Sunnah of the Holy
Prophet s.a.w as well as existing legal and administrative framework primarily the MS
2610:2015 Muslim Friendly Hospitality Services Requirements, Malaysia. Concentration is
made on the Shari'ah compliant hotels and accommodations in Malaysia, as an example of how
these terminologies inter-relate with each other. |
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