Understanding Halal leisure: a preliminary view

This research note discusses why and how the conventional description of leisure makes positioning Halal leisure difficult for researchers and practitioners and then identifies four leisure zones based on the overall consensus of Islamic teachings, cultural tolerance of Islamic societies, and locali...

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Published in:Leisure studies Vol. 42; no. 2; pp. 314 - 323
Main Author: Yousaf, Salman
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Routledge 04-03-2023
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Summary:This research note discusses why and how the conventional description of leisure makes positioning Halal leisure difficult for researchers and practitioners and then identifies four leisure zones based on the overall consensus of Islamic teachings, cultural tolerance of Islamic societies, and localized/regionalised interpretations of Islamic scriptures. In doing so, this paper contributes to enhancing the nascent understanding of the position of leisure in Islam, considering religious and socio-political factors. For practitioners, this research note alludes to the emergence of Halal-hybrid leisure spaces where Muslims' religious and cultural identities continuously evolve to accommodate traditionally Westernised leisure habits.
ISSN:0261-4367
1466-4496
DOI:10.1080/02614367.2022.2115110