Abstract
Beauty is a fundamental value in Islam, as understanding beauty is akin to understanding existence itself. In Islamic teaching, beauty is an inherent truth that cannot be invented or created afterward. Within this thought system, beauty is a divine attribute. According to the principle of "tawḥīd" (the oneness of Allah), all beauty belongs to Allah; nothing other than Allah is truly beautiful, or it is beautiful only to the extent that it serves as a reflection of His beauty. Islamic thought, which perceives beauty as a part of morality, was born and developed within the framework of this understanding. This study examines the relationship between Islam and beauty from an ethical perspective and aims to deepen this understanding in light of the unique characteristics of Islamic aesthetics. By exploring the essence of beauty through the perspectives of Al-Ghazālī and Ibn Sīnā, the study addresses its central inquiry under three subheadings: "The Relationship Between Beauty, Goodness, and Usefulness"; "Beauty as a Reflection of Knowledge and Truth"; and "Grandeur as a Sign of Absolute Beauty and Sublime." In this doctrine, truth, beauty, and goodness are ultimately the same: what is beautiful is true, what is true is beautiful, what is both true and beautiful is good; what is beautiful and good is useful, and what is useful is moral.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 15 Mar 2025 |
| Event | Asia Pacific - 11th International Congress on Contemporary Scientific Research - Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam Duration: 12 Mar 2025 → 15 Mar 2025 |
Conference
| Conference | Asia Pacific - 11th International Congress on Contemporary Scientific Research |
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| Country/Territory | Viet Nam |
| City | Ho Chi Minh |
| Period | 12/03/25 → 15/03/25 |