Integrating Qur’anic and Prophetic Values in Halal Tourism: Implications for Family and Social Well-Being

The rapid growth of the global halal tourism industry has primarily been driven by market demand and economic capital, often overshadowing the spiritual and ethical dimensions rooted in Islamic epistemology. This study addresses the critical issue of the over-commercialization of halal tourism, which frequently reduces the concept to mere dietary compliance and gender-segregated facilities, neglecting its potential as a catalyst for holistic human development. The primary objective of this research is to conceptualize a comprehensive framework for halal tourism that integrates Qur’anic and Prophetic values, and to examine its subsequent implications for family cohesion and wider social well-being. Employing a qualitative methodology grounded in systematic document analysis and library research, this study interrogates classical Islamic texts, contemporary jurisprudential decrees (fatwas), and high-impact empirical literature published between 2021 and 2026. The findings reveal that when tourism is realigned with the principles of rihlah (purposeful travel) and tadabbur (reflection), it transcends hedonistic consumption, functioning instead as a structural mechanism for tazkiyah al-nafs (purification of the soul). Furthermore, integrating prophetic ethics directly fosters sakinah (tranquility) within the family unit and cultivates ukhuwwah (social solidarity) within the broader community. This study contributes significantly to Islamic humanities and tourism literature by shifting the paradigm from a purely market-driven service model to an ontological framework based on Maqasid al-Shariah (the objectives of Islamic law), offering strategic insights for policymakers and industry stakeholders to develop socially sustainable tourism ecosystems.

Halal Tourism, Qur’anic Values, Prophetic Ethics, Maqasid al-Shariah, Family Cohesion, Social Well-Being.

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