Factors Contributing to Mosque Tourism in Malaysia

Moghavvemi, Sedigheh; Sulaiman, Ainin; Taha, Azni Zarina; Sukor, Mohd Edil Abd; Mustapha, Mohd Zulkhairi; Mohtar, Mozard; Jaafar, Noor Ismawati; Zakaria, Shamshul Bahri

doi:10.1007/978-981-33-4854-7_7

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“…For example, recently established mosques, including Putra (Putrajaya) and Jamek (Kuala Lumpur) have recorded many tourists from South Korea and China who were inclined to discover the cultural heritage and take vacation selfies (to be posted on social media platforms). The influx reflected the potential for mosque tourism to establish a sound comprehension of Islam and Islamic culture by welcoming non-Muslims to visit mosques (Moghavemi S, 2020). Mosque tourism also demonstrated a novel tourism trend and a potential source of revenue.…”

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“…In this vein, policymakers and stakeholders should emphasize the mosque tourism market. (Moghavemi S, 2020). As mosque tourism offered a possibility for mosques and the surrounding local communities to depict moderate and tolerant Islamic teachings practiced by Malaysian Muslims, the tourism might indicate a means of minimizing Islamophobia among non-Muslims for enhanced interaction between Muslims and non-Muslims.…”

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“…As mosque tourism offered a possibility for mosques and the surrounding local communities to depict moderate and tolerant Islamic teachings practiced by Malaysian Muslims, the tourism might indicate a means of minimizing Islamophobia among non-Muslims for enhanced interaction between Muslims and non-Muslims. As such, Malaysian Muslims were required to conserve their culture and sustain and promote selfidentities (Moghavemi S., 2020). The increasing number of Muslim tourists in Malaysia induced an assessment of local branding and marketing approaches as a favored Islamic destination.…”

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Mosque Tourism Satisfaction: A Comparative Study of Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia

Azizan,

Zulkeflli,

Khadar

et al. 2023

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Islamic tourism encompasses the exploration of Islamic history, culture, and religion. One form of Islamic travel is mosque tourism, which involves visiting mosques to appreciate their beauty, history, and culture. Mosque tourism can facilitate cultural exchange, economic growth, historical preservation, and promote respect and understanding between civilizations, leading to a higher level of mosque tourism satisfaction. Understanding the historical, aesthetic, architectural, religious, and cultural significance of a mosque, as well as its accessibility and tourist amenities, are essential components of mosque tourism. This type of tourism encourages intercultural harmony by offering individuals from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to comprehend and respect each other's cultures and religious beliefs. Nonetheless, the growing number of Muslim tourists also poses challenges to the travel industry's efforts to promote mosque tourism, which are explored in this comparative study of Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. These nations have made significant efforts to promote mosque tourism.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Mosque Tourism Satisfaction: A Comparative Study of Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia

Azizan,

Zulkeflli,

Khadar

et al. 2023

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“…Additionally, the mosque functions as a religious tourism destination. Moghavvemi et al [10] showed that the existence of mosques as the destination for religious tourism can be used to promote spiritual awareness and comprehension of its historical and cultural values. Furthermore, Kessler [11] added that the existence of mosques as sacred tourist destinations affects microeconomic growth and the global economy.…”

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The Analysis of the Implicature and Pragmatics Force of the Carving Ornaments of the Mantingan Mosque, Jepara, and Their Acculturation to Surrounding Communities

Supriyadi,

Widiyastuti

2024

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The Masjid Mantingan, the second-oldest mosque after the Masjid Agung Demak, is located in Mantingan village, Tahunan subdistrict, Jepara Regency. The Masjid Mantingan was established in 1481 Saka or 1559 AD by Sultan Hadlirin, the spouse of Queen Kalinyamat. There are white stone carvings in the mosque that result from the influence of Hindu, Buddhist, Chinese, and Islamic cultures and have artistic value. This case study aimed to examine the implicatures and pragmatic forces of the carved ornaments on the interior walls of the Masjid Mantingan. Data were collected through observation and interviews with the administrators, visitors, traders, and the community surrounding the mosque. The data was then analyzed using contextual analysis. The study’s findings demonstrated that, pragmatically, the Masjid Mantingan construction prioritizes functional components over aesthetic ones, as demonstrated by the mosque’s use as a place of prayer, education, tourism, business, and socio-culture. The mosque was also constructed by emphasizing elements of implicature and pragmatics force, as evidenced by the use of ornaments drawn simultaneously from three different cultures, namely Islamic, Hindu, and Javanese. Cultural acculturation at the mosque also contributes to the development of socio-cultural aspects and the economics of the local community by preserving traditions, maintaining carved ornaments, and engaging in tourism activities. The Masjid Mantingan, as the precursor to the development of Islam in Jepara, is also able to adapt to become a historical, cultural, and religious edifice, a symbol of glory, and a symbol of tolerance among religious communities. Keywords: Masjid Mantingan Jepara, implicature of carving ornaments, pragmatics force of carving ornaments

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Factors Contributing to Mosque Tourism in Malaysia

Cited by 2 publications

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Mosque Tourism Satisfaction: A Comparative Study of Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia

Mosque Tourism Satisfaction: A Comparative Study of Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia

The Analysis of the Implicature and Pragmatics Force of the Carving Ornaments of the Mantingan Mosque, Jepara, and Their Acculturation to Surrounding Communities

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