Conceptual framework for Islamic spiritual tourism development: a proposed research plan

• Main Author: Md Sawari, Siti Salwa
• Format: Proceeding Paper
• Language: English
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: BPG80 Islam and tourism. Sustainable tourism; BPG87 Islamic tourism. Halal issues
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/106546/1/Doc%20Conceptual%20framework%20for%20Islamic%20spiritual%20tourism%20development%20a%20proposed%20research%20plan.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/106546/

Spiritual tourism is now becoming a popular trend. The development of spiritual tourism is seen clearly within the past decade in the world, specifically in Asia. Spiritual tourism which known as one type of special interest tourism activity based on expectations related with spirituality is now continuously developing and demanded by the tourists. Keeping in view the phenomenal growth this research reviews the very high-quality research literature on Islamic spritual tourism to consolidate its findings and recommendations. It performs a thematic analysis of 40 (articles, book chapters, manuscripts, etc.) published between the period 2003 to 2023 i.e.. It consolidates research methodologies, themes, and variables, which ultimately lead to a master conceptual framework of Islamic Spritual Tourism research based on Maqasid al-Shariah. The statement emphasizes that the study of Islamic spiritual tourism is still in the early phases of development, with new topics emerging in recent years. Lastly, this thematic analysis underlines the interconnectedness of social values, tourism services, and Islamic guidelines, serving as a path for future research and advancements in the field of Islamic tourism.