An Innovative Shariah-Compliant Hotel Model Based on Maqasid Al-Shariah: The Daruriyyat Construct for Tourist Well-Being and Islamic Economic Development in Malaysia.

This study develops an innovative model of Shariah-compliant hotels based on the principles of Maqasid Shariah, focusing on the construct of Daruriyyat as its foundational component. The construct encompasses five essential elements: the preservation of religion (hifz al-din), life (hifz al-nafs), intellect (hifz al-‘aql), lineage (hifz al-nasl), and wealth (hifz al-mal). The research adopts a Design and Development Research (DDR) approach through three key phases: needs analysis, design and development, and usability evaluation. The Fuzzy Delphi Method (FDM) was employed to establish expert consensus on the critical elements, while the Nominal Group Technique (NGT) was applied to assess the usability of the proposed construct. The findings indicate that all elements of Daruriyyat achieved a high level of consensus among experts and are deemed highly relevant for application in Shariah-compliant hotel services. This demonstrates that Daruriyyat serves not only as a framework for ensuring Muslim tourists’ well-being but also as a significant contributor to the development of Islamic economics in Malaysia through the strengthening of the halal tourism sector. The study provides vital implications for hotel operators, policymakers, and authoritative bodies such as JAKIM and the Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) in enhancing a more systematic, holistic, and globally competitive Islamic hospitality ecosystem.

Shariah-Compliant Hotel, Maqasid Shariah, Daruriyyat, Tourist Well-being, Islamic Economics.

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