A gap identification in Muslim-friendly hotel research in Malaysia: a systematic literature review approach

Rahim, Noraini and Wan Ismail, Wan Rusni and Abdul Rahman, Nuradibah and Abu Bakar, Ahmad Redhuan (2025) A gap identification in Muslim-friendly hotel research in Malaysia: a systematic literature review approach. Journal of Halal Science and Management Research, 1 (1): 10. pp. 142-155. ISSN 3093-8368

Official URL: https://journal.uitm.edu.my/OJS/index.php/JHSMR/

Identification Number (DOI): 10.24191/jhsmr.v1i1.8989

Abstract

The Muslim-Friendly Hotel (MFH) is a concept introduced by the hotel industry to cater for a market segment that seeks accommodations that meet specific characteristics. Despite the increase of MFH establishments worldwide, research in this area is still in its infancy, and this study aims to investigate the immature areas related to MFH research. This study is conducted using the systematic review, following the Reporting Standards for Systematic Evidence Syntheses (ROSES) guidelines. Overall, the themes indicate gaps in current literature as these themes evolved around issues related to hotel facilities, regulations, standardisation, sustainable practice involving environmental issues and guest acceptance.

Metadata

Item Type:	Article
Creators:	Creators Email / ID Num. Rahim, Noraini noraini970@uitm.edu.my Wan Ismail, Wan Rusni rusni.wi@uitm.edu.my Abdul Rahman, Nuradibah adibah@staf.kktg.edu.my Abu Bakar, Ahmad Redhuan redhuanab@uitm.edu.my
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > Islam > Islamic sociology > The practice of Islam. Islam and work H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > Business > Religious aspects of business
Divisions:	Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam > Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS)
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of Halal Science and Management Research
UiTM Journal Collections:	UiTM Journals > Journal of Halal Science and Management Research (JHSMR)
ISSN:	3093-8368
Volume:	1
Number:	1
Page Range:	pp. 142-155
Keywords:	Gap analysis, Malaysia, Muslim-friendly hotel, Systematic literature review
Date:	September 2025
URI:	https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/131723