About the book
This book comprises the proceedings of the Symposium, titled “The arts in light of the objectives of Islamic law”, organised by the Centre for the Study of the Philosophy of Islamic Law at AlFurqān Islamic Heritage Foundation, on Saturday, 5th and Sunday, 6th November 2016, in Istanbul, Turkey.
The importance of this publication lies in the due consideration granted to the arts issue from a maqāṣidbased perspective, and the formulation of a foundational maqāṣidbased view of the arts. It also responds to the central question: how can the arts contribute to serving the objectives maqāṣid of Islamic law? As such, it presents novel, practical suggestions, ideas, and solutions to promote the resurgence of this important and critical domain that was without its fair share of due attention. In addition, it brings the Islamic perspective into this context, and restores the arts to the functional domain. As such, the arts can then be utilised, due to their huge influence in current times, and their vital role in guiding nations.
In this book, the reader will find important contributions on the matter of the arts from the theoretical point of view. Indeed, it addresses the relationship to the objectives maqāṣid and characterisation altakyīf of the arts in Islamic law. Moreover, bringing the issue of the arts to prominence in the maqāṣidbased consideration, specifically in relation to definition, reference to principal sources alta’ṣīl, and application altawẓīf. In addition, it explores philosophical and social perspectives on aesthetics and art. A number of papers adopted a practical, applied approach, referencing contemporary experiments in Islamic arts practice. These included the late Ismā'īl Rājī alFārūqī’s, and also Shaykh Yūsuf alQaraḍāwī’s experiences. Other papers explored modern art and its relationship to Islam, as well as offering perspectives on architecture and Arabic calligraphic arts.
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This book comprises the proceedings of the Symposium, titled “The arts in light of the objectives of Islamic law”, organised by the Centre for the Study of the Philosophy of Islamic Law at AlFurqān Islamic Heritage Foundation, on Saturday, 5th and Sunday, 6th November 2016, in Istanbul, Turkey.
The importance of this publication lies in the due consideration granted to the arts issue from a maqāṣidbased perspective, and the formulation of a foundational maqāṣidbased view of the arts. It also responds to the central question: how can the arts contribute to serving the objectives maqāṣid of Islamic law? As such, it presents novel, practical suggestions, ideas, and solutions to promote the resurgence of this important and critical domain that was without its fair share of due attention. In addition, it brings the Islamic perspective into this context, and restores the arts to the functional domain. As such, the arts can then be utilised, due to their huge influence in current times, and their vital role in guiding nations.
In this book, the reader will find important contributions on the matter of the arts from the theoretical point of view. Indeed, it addresses the relationship to the objectives maqāṣid and characterisation altakyīf of the arts in Islamic law. Moreover, bringing the issue of the arts to prominence in the maqāṣidbased consideration, specifically in relation to definition, reference to principal sources alta’ṣīl, and application altawẓīf. In addition, it explores philosophical and social perspectives on aesthetics and art. A number of papers adopted a practical, applied approach, referencing contemporary experiments in Islamic arts practice. These included the late Ismā'īl Rājī alFārūqī’s, and also Shaykh Yūsuf alQaraḍāwī’s experiences. Other papers explored modern art and its relationship to Islam, as well as offering perspectives on architecture and Arabic calligraphic arts.
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What is Arts in the Light of Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah about?
This book comprises the proceedings of the Symposium, titled “The arts in light of the objectives of Islamic law”, organised by the Centre for the Study of the Philosophy of Islamic Law at AlFurqān Islamic Heritage Foundation, on Saturday, 5th and Sunday, 6th November 2016, in Istanbul, Turkey.
The importance of this publication lies in the due consideration granted to the arts issue from a maqāṣidbased perspective, and the formulation of a foundational maqāṣidbased view of the arts. It also responds to the central question: how can the arts contribute to serving the objectives maqāṣid of Islamic law? As such, it presents novel, practical suggestions, ideas, and solutions to promote the resurgence of this important and critical domain that was without its fair share of due attention. In addition, it brings the Islamic perspective into this context, and restores the arts to the functional domain. As such, the arts can then be utilised, due to their huge influence in current times, and their vital role in guiding nations.
In this book, the reader will find important contributions on the matter of the arts from the theoretical point of view. Indeed, it addresses the relationship to the objectives maqāṣid and characterisation altakyīf of the arts in Islamic law. Moreover, bringing the issue of the arts to prominence in the maqāṣidbased consideration, specifically in relation to definition, reference to principal sources alta’ṣīl, and application altawẓīf. In addition, it explores philosophical and social perspectives on aesthetics and art. A number of papers adopted a practical, applied approach, referencing contemporary experiments in Islamic arts practice. These included the late Ismā'īl Rājī alFārūqī’s, and also Shaykh Yūsuf alQaraḍāwī’s experiences. Other papers explored modern art and its relationship to Islam, as well as offering perspectives on architecture and Arabic calligraphic arts.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Arts in the Light of Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah?
Law > Jurisprudence and general issues > Systems of law > Systems of law: Islamic law
Where can I read a sample of Arts in the Light of Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781905650712
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Arts in the Light of Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah?
Ibrahim El-Bayomi Ghanem
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Arts in the Light of Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781905650712)