Browsing by Author "Muhammad, Sabah Mirghani 'Uthman"

Tourism and hospitality in contemporary reality are facing the problem, of misconceptions. These include the Islamic law is against tourism and are often misconstrued as killing tourists, blowing them up and destroying which tourist sites. Likewise, tourism is not linked with hospitality. Also, many tourists are not sufficiently aware of the wisdom in mentioning tourism in the Holy Quran and benefiting from it. In addition, tourism and hospitality have not been studied academically by applying a Quranic vision to the contemporary reality to deduce the Lawgiver’s purpose in mentioning them in the Holy Quran, and finding solutions to the obstacles that hinder them. Therefore, this study aims to explain the topic of tourism and hospitality by taking the Holy Quran as a basic reference. It attempts to deduce the wisdom in what is stated about them therein and the purposes behind tourism and hospitality. It also aims at understanding and comprehending these human activities as a developmental domain at various levels, including social, cultural and economic, and tries to correct the way the two [terms] are understood. The study aims to highlight some of the prospects for tourism and hospitality, the difficulties they face, and some solutions to those difficulties in the light of the Holy Quran. The study followed the inductive method by collecting Quranic texts and verses that talk about tourism and hospitality, taking advantage of previous studies, books and articles on this topic. It then uses the analytical deductive method to reveal the wisdom and objectivity of the Quran in dealing with tourism and hospitality. The research concluded that tourism and hospitality in some aspects are considered social, cultural, economic and psychological constructs. Their purpose is to improve the individual and society and thus humanity in contemporary reality. Also, it is the Holy Quran that calls for tourism and hospitality, and it has laid down the foundations and supports for developing a Shari’ah-compliant system for them.

This study clarifies the objectives of the dialogue of religions, taking the Qur'an as the main source on the Islamic din, as well as the dialogues mentioned in the Qur'an aimed at the Jewish and Christian religions, in order to show the wisdom of these dialogues, and to benefit from them as a means for peaceful coexistence between non-Muslim members of society and the Ummah. This will eliminate the exaggeration which has led to the splitting up of nations. In this study, the assertive method was applied by compiling the Qur'anic texts and verses that mention the dialogues, followed by the analytical deductive method to discover the wisdom and objectivity of the Qur'an in the dialogues with other revealed religions. The study benefits from previous studies and books on the topic, even if these do not clarify the objectives of the said dialogues. The study also clarifies that having a dialogue is a foundation for the very being of the Ummah and the protection of its founding elements and existence as well as the link between its constituent parts, by explaining its foundations, tools, ethics and objectives, guided by the Qur'an and the topics of dialogue therein, and its themes, style, objectives and deducted wisdom. An aim of this study is to illuminate the way to and create the triggers for a revival of Islam and the Muslim reality. The research concludes with a number of results, among them: The objectives of the Qur'an represent the unchangeable teachings of Islam and its foundations in belief and legislation. The Ummah has to meet these as a way of coming to know each other and creating a peaceful coexistence; and to oppose exaggeration and nationalism in an age when these great objectives are lost; the objectives in which lies the real unity of the Ummah. The dialogue between the followers of religions has in some of its aspects, with a social and psychological intention, the aim to realize the benefits for the individual and society, and consequently humankind. The best way for having dialogue with opponents is the way of the Qur'anic dialogue and its method. It is the Qur'an which calls for the dialogue with opponents and lays down its foundations and method.