Author:
Fattah Ahmed Abdel,Eddy-U Mary
Abstract
The existing studies on Islamic tourism lack consideration of a particular form of Islamic practice, Sufism or "Islamic mysticism," which is seen as a more moderate and apolitical form of Islam in the West. The Sufi sheikhs' perceptions towards visitors at their sacred sites remain
underresearched. This is despite the fact that Sufi religious sites exist throughout a number of African and Asian countries, providing pilgrimage sites and retreat centers for both Muslim visitors and those of other faiths. Although a number of academic studies examine the host/guest relationship
at different sacred sites of various religions, minimal academic research has been conducted on how tourism and tourists are perceived in an Islamic, particularly a Sufi Islamic, context. This research note aims to demonstrate and raise awareness concerning the lack of research of tourism
at Sufi Islamic sites, and specifically research exploring the perspectives of Sufi host communities. How Sufi sheikhs perceive tourism development and how they cope with challenges created by visitors at their sacred sites are necessary questions for researchers and tourism planners in the
Muslim world to consider in the future.
Subject
Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management
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2 articles.
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