Page 80 - Beauties for Life in the Qur'an

AESTHETICS AND ARTISTRY
IN THE QUR'AN

By its very nature, the human soul is inclined to derive pleas-
ure from items that are beautiful and aesthetic. However, this
sense manifests itself and develops with respect to one's faith
and wisdom.
Aware that Allah is the Creator of all beauty, believers feel ex-
cited when they encounter this beauty and try to appreciate His
Might and Artistry in the best possible way. Their longing for
Paradise adds to their ability to enjoy beauty. Moreover, pon-
dering upon the Qur'an's description of the torments of Hell
and comparing them help people appreciate the worth of aes-
thetics, which gives pleasure to their soul.
The Qur'an's verses concerning Paradise also serve as a guide
to believers, for they describe the aesthetics and beauty that
Allah has chosen for them. These are the kinds of beauty and
aesthetics that please Allah. Moreover, He has promised to re-
ward His servants with such beauty in Paradise. In light of
these signs, believers try to create such an environment for
themselves in this world, and thus attain a lifestyle character-
ized by abundant beauty.

Beauties Allah Presents
One of Allah's favors to believers in this world is ornaments.
Allah created gold and silver jewelry, pearls, precious fabrics,