God is beautiful
the aesthetic experience of the Quran
Navid Kermani
464 pages | ~13 hrs
God is beautiful
the aesthetic experience of the Quran
By Navid Kermani
In this profound exploration of sacred text and spiritual experience, renowned German writer and Islamic scholar Navid Kermani unveils the deep aesthetic dimensions that lie at the heart of Quranic revelation. Rather than approaching the Quran solely as doctrine or law, Kermani illuminates how the melodious recitation and poetic language of Islam's holy book creates a transformative encounter that transcends mere intellectual understanding.
Drawing from centuries of Muslim voices including historians, mystics, theologians, and literary masters, Kermani traces how believers have encountered and been moved by the Quran's distinctive power from the time of the Prophet Muhammad through contemporary times. His investigation reveals something remarkable: the intimate connection between religious revelation and aesthetic beauty, between spiritual awakening and artistic expression.
Through careful analysis of both ancient and modern testimonies, Kermani demonstrates how the Quran's recipients have consistently described their encounters in terms that blur the boundaries between religious devotion and aesthetic rapture. This convergence suggests something profound about the nature of divine communication itself and how beauty serves as a pathway to transcendence.
For readers seeking to understand the deeper currents of Islamic spirituality or explore how sacred texts can touch the human soul through beauty and sound, Kermani offers fresh insights into the relationship between art, faith, and divine encounter. His work opens new possibilities for interfaith dialogue and spiritual understanding.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Aesthetics
- ✓ Explore Koran
- ✓ Explore Aesthetics in the Qurʼan
- ✓ Explore Ästhetische Wahrnehmung
- ✓ Explore Islam
- ✓ Explore Qurʼan as literature
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Details
- Published
- 2015
- Publisher
- Polity Press
- ISBN-13
- 9780745651675
- ISBN-10
- 0745651674
- Pages
- 464
- Language
- EN
