Integration of Naqli and Aqli: Foods & Beverages in Islamic & Science Perspectives

Editors: Abdul Jalil Abdul Kader et.al
Publisher: USIM Press
ISBN: 9789674403003
Weight: 0.2 kg
Pages: 126
Year: 2016
Price: RM26

Foods and Beverages in Islamic and Science Perspectives covers several foods and beverages that has been widely used in Islamic history as health supplement in order to maintain our overall well-being. It discusses the benefits of salts, olive oil, goat milk, apple cider, dates, figs, coffee, and honey. 

The discussions elaborated in the perspectives of Islamic literature, which refers to particular chapter and verse the holy Quran (the Naqli) and Hadith Sahih as well as contemporary science (the Aqli). This book is suitable for all readers and valuable as reference for academicians and researchers in the field of Food Science and Nutrition.Grounded on the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA), Social Identity Theory and Behavioural Reasoning Theory, this book highlights the role of attitude, subjective norms, religious commitment and ethnic identity in influencing behavioural intention towards halal hotels. 

The book is divided into five chapters which include overview of halal hotels in Malaysian Islamic tourism; the challenges and significance of halal hotels, the impacts of religiosity and ethnicity on behavioural intention towards halal hotels, the impacts of attitude and subjective norms on behavioural intention towards halal hotels; and the way forward to promote halal hotels in the Malaysian context. Specifically, it has a Malaysian focus highlighting the country's aspiration to position itself as an international halal hub.