Muslim Friendly Research Articles

Examining Muslim Friendly Tourism as a Strategy to Embrace Halal Tourism Prospects

Tingginya minat masyarakat terhadap kegiatan wisata telah melahirkan industri pariwisata baru, yaitu pengembangan desa wisata. Pengembangan ini diharapkan dapat mendorong pariwisata berkelanjutan, seperti terciptanya segmen wisata ramah Muslim. Penelitian ini menerapkan kriteria dan indikator penilaian baru yang lebih komprehensif dan terkini untuk mengukur kesesuaian destinasi dengan standar wisata halal global. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji upaya pengelolaan wisata ramah muslim di Desa Wisata Ketapanrame. Pendekatan penelitian adalah kualitatif degnan jenis fenomenologi serta menggunakan data frimer. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Desa Wisata Ketapanrame merupakan salah satu destinasi yang mengimplementasikan konsep dengan menyediakan homestay yang dikelola sesuai prinsip syariah, fasilitas ibadah yang memadai, serta makanan halal yang telah bersertifikasi. Meskipun demikian, Desa Wisata Ketapanrame belum sepenuhnya memenuhi standar wisata halal, terutama dalam aspek-aspek seperti partisi kolam renang dan peraturan khusus untuk menerapkan prinsip syariah secara menyeluruh. Penilaian terhadap desa wisata ini menunjukkan bahwa meskipun telah ada upaya signifikan untuk menciptakan lingkungan yang ramah bagi wisatawan muslim, masih terdapat area yang memerlukan perbaikan untuk mencapai standar yang lebih tinggi.

The Muslim Friend: Cross-Confessional Male Intimacy in Eighteenth-Century Italy

Abstract In early modern Italy, stereotypes about Muslim men’s supposed inclination towards the vice of ‘sodomy’ gave rise to fears that Christian masculinity was being tainted. Eighteenth-century court records from the Republic of Genoa and the Papal States contain numerous instances of cross-confessional male relations that faced persecution by state authorities. In each of these cases, Christian men were prosecuted for taking a sexually ‘passive’ role in relation to sexually ‘active’ Muslims, while the reverse scenario was never pursued. This article argues that the sexual focus of judicial authorities obscured the enduring bonds of affection and mutual obligation that developed between men across religious lines. The existence of these relationships unveils an intimate sphere of connections across faith in the early modern Mediterranean while highlighting an intersectional site of Christian social anxiety, where fears of religious contamination overlapped with concerns about same-sex intimacy.

Peran Komunikasi Pariwisata Pada Kegiatan Penghargaan Top Muslim Friendly Destination 2023

This study aims to determine the implementation of knowledge, development and success of Muslim Friendly Destination of Indonesia through Tourism Communication that generates motivation and appreciation. In the development of a tourism sector that is friendly to Muslim tourists, the role of tourism actors, academics, stake holders and the community is needed. It is not an easy matter to motivate various groups in the development of Muslim-friendly tourism, it requires the active role of all parties who can realize the development of Muslim-friendly tourism through tourism communication. The research method used is qualitative descriptive using Burhan Bungin's tourism communication theory, motivation theory and appreciation theory. The results of this study show that Indonesia's success in winning the Top Muslim Friendly Destination of the Year 2023 award cannot be separated from the role of tourism communication embodied by marketing communication management. The form of motivation in the award can be seen through recognition, appreciation and achievement of self-actualization or institutions in this case Muslim-friendly tourist destinations and appreciation of various groups both from within the country and abroad.

Analisis Fungsi Sosial Organisasi Kemasyarakatan pada Pimpinan Anak Cabang Pemuda Batak Bersatu Kecamatan Medan Amplas

This study aims to analyze the social function in the social organization of the chairman of branches, Medan Amplas.This research provides benefits theoretically,it can add material for further study regarding the social function of the United Batak Youth community organization(PBB)in the Branch Leadership(PAC)of Medan Amplas,while academically,it can contribute to universities, faculties and study programs in add study materials,references,sources of knowledge about related research,as well as practically,can provide useful recommendations for the organization in the development and sustainability of their functions internally.This research can provide information regarding what activities are carried out based on the functions implemented and the organization's role in society, especially the people of Medan Amplas.In addition,this research can also provide information on how the community supports and rejects the establishment of the organization.This study uses a research approach with a type or qualitative method.Through research using qualitative methods and written descriptively,Author wants to analyze and find out about the social functions of the study community organization in the PAC PBB,Medan Amplas. Based on the results of the research, the authors found that the PBB also synergized with the village government and also that the PBB did not look religion in carrying out their activities. For during the Christmas event, they invited Muslim friends from PAC PBB.It has been almost 4 years and there have not been a handful of people who refuse to side with the PAC PBB Medan Amplas. As for the activities carried out by the PAC PBB, the community participated in the activity.

The Comparative Study of Muslim Friendly Homestay Programs in Indonesia and Malaysia: Social Legal Perspective

This paper aims to compare the implementation of the halal tourism concept in Indonesia and Malaysia, especially in the case of Muslim friendly homestays. The study methodology used is comparative normative juridical research. The study was conducted by taking an inventory of the laws and regulations regarding halal tourism that have been owned by several regions in Indonesia. Then compared with the implementation of halal tourism, especially in organizing Muslim friendly homestay on Lake Toba, North Sumatra with Malaysia. The results of the research show that Indonesia does not yet have a legal umbrella governing halal tourism, only a few cities and provinces have regional regulations. Regions with Halal Tourism Regulations Regimes that already have Halal Tourism Regulations include Regime No. 51 of 2015 issued by the governor of West Nusa Tenggara, Regime No 1 of 2020 issued by the province of West Sumatra, Regime No 19 of 2022 issued by the provincial governor of North Sumatra concerning regulations for implementing halal tourism regional regulations. Regime No 6 of 2020 issued by the regency of Bandung Regime No 9 of 2019 issued by the provincial government of South Sumatra concerning halal tourism, the data indicates that Indonesia lacks a legal framework for halal tourism. It stands in contrast with Malaysia, which achieved success in the halal tourist sector partly as a result of the creation of halal standards and the nationwide adoption of a systematic halal assurance system. Malaysia’s Islamic development department initiated a policy of standardizing halal food and standards such as Muslim Friendly Hospitality Services (MFHS), which contain three important components: the principle of providing accommodation, tour packages, and guide tours based on Islamic principles.
 Keywords: comparative study, Muslim friendly homestay, legal framework

Destination Awareness in Muslim Friendly Tourism: A Study of Indonesian Muslim Tourists in Singapore, Thailand, Japan and South Korea

Muslim-friendly tourism is gaining popularity, particularly in tourist destinations where Muslims are a minority. This study examines the impact of destination awareness on satisfaction levels of Indonesian Muslim tourists in Singapore, Thailand, Japan, and South Korea. It emphasizes the need for implementing tourism tactics that cater to Muslim needs, such as halal food options, suitable accommodations, and services. The study also highlights the importance of digital resources in fostering destination awareness among Muslim communities. This research uses quantitative methodologies, including surveys and data analysis, to investigate the correlation between destination awareness and tourist satisfaction. The results of the study indicate that social media has a notable impact on increasing knowledge about locations, which in turn affects the level of awareness among tourists in destinations that are accommodating to Muslim needs. This study enhances the comprehension of destination awareness within the domain of Muslim-friendly tourism and emphasizes the necessity for proficient digital marketing tactics to allure Muslim tourists.

DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABILITY INDICATORS FOR MUSLIM FRIENDLY TOURISM IN MALAYSIA

Muslim friendly tourism is a tourism segment that adheres to the religious needs of Muslim tourists. It includes a wide range of services and facilities including transportation, restaurants, entertainment, and accommodations that designed for and directed at Muslims. Malaysia is one of the fastest growing countries in the Muslim friendly tourism industry sector, holding a sizeable market share. As sustainable tourism has emerged as the way forward for Muslim friendly tourism, specific sustainability indicators should be developed to be used in planning and decision-making of Muslim friendly tourism related matters. Yet, the majority of the existing sustainability indicators reflect other tourism niche such as ecotourism, small tourism enterprises, adventure tourism destinations, festival tourism, and ecological resort. Malaysia’s tourism industry contributed 12.8% to the gross domestic product (GDP) in 2021 and contributed 23.4% to the total employment. Hence, sustaining Muslim friendly tourism as a niche tourism segment is one of the country’s priorities. This study is on-going aims to develop sustainability indicators for Muslim friendly tourism in Malaysia. For this purpose, stage 1 of this research aims to identify sustainability indicators for Muslim friendly tourism and stage 2 aims to evaluate the relative importance of the indicators identified. Findings of this study is in line with the National Tourism Policy (2020-2030), which aiming to ensure the continuity of the country’s tourism industry and will support the Malaysian government specifically Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8 on “decent work and economic growth” as tourism has the potential to contribute, directly or indirectly, to this goal.

Customer Perception towards Muslim-Friendly Beauty and Wellness Spa Facilities

People are more likely to visit a spa and wellness centre as their awareness of healthy lifestyles and nice personalities grows, particularly among career and working women. It is a beauty treatment centre that caters to their desire for beauty treatments that can restore, freshen, and revitalise their physical problems. Spas and wellness centres that offer Shariah-compliant products and services are frequently referred to as Muslim-Friendly Spas. It is gaining popularity as a result of the proliferation of Muslim-friendly spas in countries such as Malaysia. However, because spa and wellness is a new subject to be classified in Muslim Friendly Tourism hospitality and services, there is limited research on Muslim Friendly Spa. As a result, the purpose of this article is to present a basic framework for conceptualising the characteristics of Muslim-friendly spas and distinguishing them from ordinary spas. The development of a Muslim-friendly spa must be guided by the incorporation of Shariah principles, Islamic teaching, and all other elements of spa operations. The proposed framework for Muslim-friendly understanding of the Muslim-friendly spa analyses the notion as well as the aspects that enact the sector. The library research technique approach will be used to analyse accessible resources linked to the issue in order to satisfy the aim and produce the deliverables for this paper. The importance of this study rests in the fact that it will introduce a new dimension to the spa industry, specifically the role of the spa industry's actors, individuals, and business communities in developing novel services for Muslim users. The findings of this work will add to the body of knowledge and may pave the way for further research into the application of the Muslim-friendly spa idea.

Interfaith friendships among emerging adulthood in Surabaya: The role of tolerance and stigma consciousness

Forming quality interfaith friendships is not impossible. Additionally, our society has become accustomed to differences. However, a clear explanation for the difficulty of forming such friendships has yet to be established. This study aimed to investigate the influence of tolerance and stigma consciousness on the quality of interfaith friendships. The research involved 400 respondents aged 18-25, comprising 200 Muslim respondents with at least one non-Muslim friend and 200 non-Muslim respondents with at least one Muslim friend. The quality of friendship was evaluated using the McGill Friendship Questionnaire (MFQ), while tolerance and stigma consciousness were measured using the Tolerance Index Questionnaire (TI) and Stigma Consciousness Questionnaire (SCQ), respectively. Multiple regression analysis was utilized to test the research hypothesis. The study results indicate that tolerance and stigma consciousness are significant factors in determining the quality of interfaith friendships. Individuals with tolerance and low levels of stigma consciousness are more likely to form quality interfaith friendships.

PENGAJARAN SUBJEK AGAMA ISLAM TERHADAP PELAJAR NON-MUSLIM DI UiTM PERLIS

The teaching of Islam subject at the higher education system in this country does not solely focus on Muslim students as it been long exposed to non-Muslim students in the form of a compulsory university subject at UiTM which previously known as the MARA Institute of Technology (ITM). After enroll and undergo the subject, it turns out that non-Muslim students are at a significant level of acceptance of Islam, especially when talking with Muslim students at UiTM. Understanding the subject of Islam for non-Muslim students is not easy even if at the beginning level. There are various questions, doubts, and uncertainties among non-Muslim students about Islam before they enroll to the subject of Islam. In addition, the reality is more challenging when there are many negative perceptions and misunderstandings about Islam in the mass media that they perceive from the wrong perspectives. Therefore, this study aims to explore the experience and teaching methods of two subject codes, namely IDA 202 (Islamic Society and State) and IDA 102 (Man and Religion) at UITM Perlis in order to identify the level of acceptance of non-Muslim students for the subject of Islam. The analysis of non-Muslim students intake semester one and three in October 2022 to February 2023. The data was retrieved from the commitment of teaching staff during teaching and learning process throughout the semester. Furthermore, the study will present the results of the SUFO (Student Feedback Online Survey) and the final test scores to analyze the effectiveness of teaching the subject of Islam to non-Muslim students at UiTM Perlis. The results of the study found that the IDA subject content was able to explain the negative perception of non-Muslim students toward the knowledge of Islam. They respond positively, understood and respects the practices of Muslim friends. This study also suggests there should be more efforts be executed for IDA teaching staff in UiTM, to enable apply the techniques or methods of dawah bil hal in treating non-Muslim students who enroll the IDA subject code that able to form high morals, ethics, and shaping good character.

How are the characteristics of Indonesian Muslim Tourists on Muslim Friendly Services in non-Muslim destination

The increasing number of Muslim world tourists creates a big opportunity for the halal tourism market. With the largest Muslim population in the world, Indonesia has the potential to develop halal tourism services. Meanwhile, Muslim tourists more often visit non-Muslim-majority countries that do not understand the need for halal tourism. This research was conducted with the aim of identifying the dominant characteristics of Indonesian Muslim tourists when visiting non-Muslim majority countries. The research design is descriptive cross sectional and uses a purposive sampling technique. 268 samples were obtained from online questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive mapping. There are two findings in this study, the characteristics of preparation before travelling to non-Muslim countries and when they travel to non-Muslim countries. Managerial implications can be used as the basis for marketing strategies by tourism organizations in non-Muslim countries and tourism service providers to offer based on Muslim needs.

Muslim Friendly Hotels As Islamic Tourism Products: Issues and Challenges

Muslim Friendly Hotels are a type of Islamic tourism that can be established and aggressively marketed in Malaysia. Apart from the seriousness with which Islamic values are upheld in the hospitality sector, this Muslim-friendly hotel is successful in attracting travellers to Malaysia, particularly those from Muslim and Arab nations. Muslim-friendly hotel services include halal food and drink, Al-Quran books in the room, Qibla direction in the room, musolla, prayer rugs, separate rooms for single men and women, separate bathing areas for the sexes, and financial transactions that follow sharia law. Even while it appears that this Muslim-friendly hotel can draw in foreign visitors, there are still not enough hotels that adopt this Muslim-friendly concept. The goal of this study is to identify and assess the problems and obstacles facing hotels that cater to Muslims as Islamic tourism goods. This study is a qualitative one that collects and analyses data from secondary sources utilising library research as the method of data gathering. According to the study's findings, there are five primary problems and obstacles that must be overcome before Muslim-friendly hotels can be implemented. The first concern and challenge is with the terminology used in Islamic tourism. The second concern is with understanding and importance. The third concern is with operating guidelines and policies. The fourth concern is with running facilities and the last, the fifth concern is marketing the Islamic tourism industry. There will be many hotels with a Muslim friendly concept and be able to draw as many domestic and foreign tourists as feasible if these five concerns and challenges can be improved and addressed by the responsible parties.

Reda Gaudiamo, Childhood Memory, and Na Willa

Reda Gaudiamo, Childhood Memory, and Na Willa Anna Elfira Prabandari Assa (bio) Remembrance is always shared intergenerationally. Even in the absence of the source memory, remembrance can still be done through the vicarious ones—photos, documentaries, museums, personal accounts, history, and novels (Erll et al. 111). A novel, or any literary text, becomes a medium of memories that the author deliberately creates, a space where the author can compose concepts for readers to remember. In this spirit, Reda Gaudiamo tries to bring her childhood memories back through her book Na Willa (2020). The manuscript, which she initially wrote as "Notes" on Facebook, was published by Aikon as Na Willa: Serial Catatan Kemarin. Following a change of publisher in 2018, Gaudiamo published the sequel, Na Willa dan Rumah dalam Gang (2018). The English translation, The Adventure of Na Willa, was released in 2019, and the third entry in the series, Na Willa dan Hari-Hari Ramai, was published in 2022. The series stars Willa, a five-year-old girl who lives in Surabaya with Pak (father), Mak (mother), and her maid, Mbok. As a child, Willa is far from being obedient. She is a naughty crybaby who questions everything. Her parents, Mak and Pak, are described as moderate figures who do not spoil Willa. This can be seen from how they respond to their only daughter. One day Mak is visited by their neighbor, Mrs. Wardiman. Mrs. Wardiman reports Willa's naughtiness after the girl pulled the leg of Warno, her disabled son. Warno fell to the wall and his face hit the ground. Willa does not remain silent when she hears Mrs. Wardiman getting angry. Instead, while stomping her feet, she shouts that Warno was mocking her as "asu Cino" (a derogatory name for Chinese Indonesian). Despite this, Mak continues scolding Willa for hitting Warno. Mak tells her that Willa should not hit other people, especially her disabled friend (17). In another story, Willa really wants to join Farida, her Muslim friend, to go to the mosque and learn salah (the Muslim prayer). Muslim women usually wear special praying clothes called mukena—made from a long white cloth to cover their whole body from head to toe. Willa, who is not a Muslim, does not have a mukena. To create her own mukena, Willa takes Mak's bedsheets from the clothesline. This of course results in Willa being scolded (again) by Mak. She is not scolded for joining the Muslim prayer, but because she soils Mak's sheets that had been washed, rubbed smooth, and starched. [End Page 75] When I got the opportunity to talk to Reda Gaudiamo about her creative process in writing Na Willa, I found several things related to childhood memories and how she reinterpreted those memories as her identity. Why did you write Na Willa? I want to talk to the parents and ask, "Why are children not being understood as children?" I feel that parents have forgotten about their childhood. But if I use parental characters and give it a title "Lessons I Took from My Mother," it will sound lame. That's why I chose a detour by using children's characters. Is it difficult to write for children? Absolutely difficult! In the past, my friends often sat waiting for me while I wrote short stories for magazines. It took me only around thirty minutes. Writing Na Willa is different—I had to spend years! Every time I finished a part, I would read that aloud. I tried to remember how I used to talk to my parents: What was it like? What were my parents like when they talked to me? I cannot remember completely, but I used whatever memory I have to create Willa. Where did the character Willa come from? I was inspired by a French children's novel, Nicholas by Sempé and Goscinny. The titular character is a seven-year-old very naughty boy. He runs here and there, plays with mud, and wants to have all the toys his friends have. And I thought, "Wow, this would be fun if there was a story about a stubborn child like this." He became my model for Willa, a character...

Globalization of Culture and Identity: Case Study of Halal Tourism Thailand as a Muslim Friendly Tourist Destination

Globalization has consequences for the survival of culture. In this discussion, the authors emphasize the study of hybridization as a perspective in seeing the impact of globalization on culture. This can be shown through a case study of Thailand as 'The Kitchen of The World'. Thailand is one of the leading halal food producers, both regionally and internationally. This description emphasizes the author's stance that globalization has contributed to the cultural hybridization of the global halal trend with the identity of the Thai Buddhist population as a Muslim-friendly tourist destination country through halal tourism. Globalization has an influence on the development of an increasingly heterogeneous culture. The spiritual dimension or halal religious values as a foreign culture can also blend with the social conditions of Thai society. Through this explanation, briefly, it is obtained that first, globalization encourages the influence of cultural hybridization through the share of global migrants or in this case Muslim tourists. Both halal are seen as a lifestyle choice instead of emphasizing spirituality or religion reflecting the cosmopolitan sharia. Finally, the development of global culture is aligned with the global economy or halal as a commodity, and on the other hand, Thailand takes the position of being a Muslim-friendly country due to massive global migration as a result of rapid globalization. Keyword: Thailand, Halal Tourism, Globalization, Hybridization

Nilai-Nilai Moderasi Beragama Dalam Film Kebun Krecek Di Channel Youtube Krecek Media (Analisis Semiotika Roland Barthes)

Religious moderation is one of the efforts to deal with differences in religion. Religious moderation can be manifested in a moderate attitude in dealing with cultural, ethnic, taste and religious differences. Religious moderation can produce a harmonious, peaceful life order, and create a society that respects each other in the midst of existing differences. There are many media that can be used to convey messages of religious moderation, one of which is through film. This study aims to analyze the values of religious moderation contained in the film Kebun Krecek on the Krecek Media Youtube channel. The theory used in this study is Roland Barthes' semiotic theory to analyze signs through the processes of denotation, connotation and myth meanings. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach. The results obtained from this study are that there are two actors/actors of different religions namely Hindus and Muslims who are still good friends and help each other even though they have different religions. The scenes in the film also represent the values of religious moderation that they apply in their daily life, namely the scene of lending a bicycle to a Muslim friend so they won't be late for Friday, sharing drinks and snacks, and inviting friends to eat together. at home.

Marshall Sahlins, where are you? From the intellectual to the existential

Marshall Sahlins, where are you? From the intellectual to the existential

Sustainable Facilities Management for Muslim Friendly Tourism and Hospitality

An Islamic tourism model is embedded with economic, cultural, and religious conservative concepts. It should aggressively contribute towards societal, economic, and environmentally sustainable development. Sustainable facilities management (SFM) will focus on developing, maintaining, and sustaining the attractiveness and competitiveness of Muslim-Friendly Tourism and Hospitality (MFTH) destinations. This study will adopt a deductive approach designed to explain the SFM processes and dynamics. The study will be conducted by distributing a questionnaire survey. The MFTH customers are the target population for this study. The study's unit of analysis is Malaysian travellers, as well as tourism and hospitality facility management professionals. The number of people that are expected to take part in this study is expected to be 1500. This research is an exploratory approach to highlight the determinants of SFM for MFTH success in Malaysia. All data gained from the questionnaire survey is analysed using SPSS to run the factor analysis. A total of 47 determinant factors were grouped into eleven groups (including dependent variables). The main results from this research help MFTH stakeholders to better utilise their destination facilities with respect to sustainability, delivering better service and hospitality.

Studi Kelayakan Destinasi Wisata Ramah Muslim untuk Meningkatkan Citra Wisata di Sumenep (Studi Kasus Pantai Lombang dan Pantai e-Kasoghi Kabupaten Sumenep)

According to the Minister of tourism and creative economy, Sandiaga Uno, Muslim Friendly Tourism which is one of the advantages of tourism from various types that are developed. The concept of Muslim friendly tourism is Halal tourism that referred to an extension of service or an increase and expansion of services, it does not mean that it is a tourist place. This concept is a brilliant idea in ensuring the comfort of Muslim tourists in tourist places, because Indonesia is a Muslim-majority country. Indeed the concept of a feasibility study there are several items as a guide to measure the feasibility of a tourist destination in this case such as Attraction, Accessibility, Community Socio-Economic Environmental Conditions, Accommodation, Supporting Facilities and Infrastructure, Security, Relationships with Other Tourist Objects. This feasibility study was conducted to see the readiness of tourist destinations as pilot destinations in Sumenep district. This location was chosen because Lambang beach is a tourist destination managed by the government and has become an icon of marine tourism in Sumenep, while e-Kasoghi beach is a new destination managed by local (private) villages. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic demands many things, especially tourist destinations that must follow the health protocols that have been instructed by the central government to ensure tourists are safe and comfortable while at tourist locations. CHSE certification is the application of health protocols based on Cleanliness, Health, Safety, and Environment Sustainability. This is a health regulation or protocol with the term CHSE.

A Life-Changing Dream with Missiological Lessons

In 2012 Touara, a young Dendi woman in her early twenties had a dream that led her to Christ (see December 2012 Adventist Frontiers). The article described how God answered our team’s six years of prayer for dreams and visions among our Dendi Muslim friends in the Northeastern part of Benin in West Africa. This article describes how dreams and visions are important for Muslims, summarizes Touara’s dream, and then, draws some missiological implications from such life-changing dreams.

Malaysian Acceptance of Muslim-Friendly Hotels: What Else Can It Provide?

Recently, Malaysia promotes Muslim-friendly travel and hospitality. A Muslim-friendly hotel's terms of service and policies must be understood because the hotel industry is the one with the highest growth. This could resolve any problem, enhance awareness, and enhance hotel guest acceptance. The purpose of this study is to examine the factors that influence hotel guests' acceptance of Muslim-friendly accommodations in Malaysia. Data for this study were acquired from 146 respondents using a self-administered questionnaire. Data analysis were aided by SPSS application to measure the relationship between administrative practices, common area practices, bedroom practices, services practices, food and beverage practices as well as awareness and the Muslim Friendly Hotel guest acceptance. Only four of the six factors—guest awareness, administrative procedures, bedroom procedures, and food and beverage procedures—are directly related to guest acceptance. In conclusion, this study contributes to the body of knowledge about the qualities that Muslim-friendly hotels value.