MUSLIM SCHOLARS VIEWS ON ART AND AESTHETICS IN ISLAM: A COMPARATIVE STUDY

Irham Zulhilmi Mohd Johan; Nor Azlin Hamidon

doi:10.64757/alqanatir.2026.3506/1477

Authors

Irham Zulhilmi Mohd Johan Faculty of Arts and Design, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Shah Alam
Nor Azlin Hamidon Faculty of Arts and Design, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Puncak Alam Campus

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64757/alqanatir.2026.3506/1477

Keywords:

Aesthetics, Art, Islam, Paper, Tawhid

Abstract

Art and aesthetic is more than just drawings of lines on paper. Art especially in Islam revolves around the concept of beauty, faith and Tawhid, embodiment to Allah SWT as the creator of His vast beautiful creations. Art in Islam also has been discussed by many Muslim scholars such as al-Farabi, al-Ghazali, Ismail al-Faruqi and Seyyed Hossein Nasr. There are three objectives of this study. Firstly, this research aims to identify the opinions on art and Islamic thought, elements, values or manifestations from several Muslim scholars. Secondly, this research aims to analyze the comparisons of views and opinions of art and aesthetics in Islam from the Muslim scholars. Finally, this research aims to explore the similar values and theories regarding art and aesthetics from these scholars in order to find unity from these opinions and views. This study will adapt analytical approach as methodology used for this study. This study also utilizes qualitative method of research which focus on gathering and collecting data from publications such as journals, website, articles, books and other publications materials. Furthermore, this research is significant in understanding Islamic elements and philosophy in art to create artists, especially Muslim artist that encompasses Islamic teachings, and further bring upon knowledge (Hikmah) and beauty with them to be shared to the society.

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Author Biographies

Irham Zulhilmi Mohd Johan, Faculty of Arts and Design, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Shah Alam

Master Student

Nor Azlin Hamidon, Faculty of Arts and Design, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Puncak Alam Campus

Associate Professor

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