Is holidaying and exploring permissible in Islam?

Answer

Holidaying and exploring are not permissible. Allah Ta'ala created us for the Aakhirah. He sent us into this dunya to prepare ourselves for Jannat where there will be an eternal life to do never-ending travelling for exploring the wonders of Allah Ta'ala, from planet to planet, heaven to heaven and from unknown realms into unknown realms. This brief life of a few years may not be squandered in futility – on activities which are inimical for Maut, Barzakh, Qiyaamah and our entry into Jannat. Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) prohibited touring – the type of touring which Muslims are indulging in – in emulation of the kuffaar.