Beauty and Majesty in the Verses of The Holy Quran: Ibn Arabi's Perspective

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1 Ain Shams Univ. Fac. Girls Islamic Ph.

2 Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Women for Arts, Science & Education, Ain Shams University, Egypt

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Indicative interpretation is an important feature of Sufi cognitive interpretation of the Holy Qur’an verses by differing from traditional interpretation in several aspects, and its focus on the implicit, esoteric meaning hidden from minds and only appears through heartfelt revelation. Ibn Arabi is one of this interpretation special type symbols using contrast between majesty and beauty by combining verses suggesting contrast yet, their reality is complementarity within the framework of the attributes of majesty and beauty. This interpretation type has its roots extended to the era of the Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) and Companions, as detailed herein. Indicative implicit interpretation differs significantly from esoteric view attributable to the esoteric sect; for them, implicit meaning rejects explicit one thus, they implicitly express whatever they desire. However, indicative esoteric meaning does not deny explicit meaning but acts as a complementary thereof. The research focuses on reconciling the Holy Qur’an verses whose appearance suggests differences, yet they are integrated to highlight the intended meaning reflecting beauty in indicative interpretation of such verses in light of Ibn Arabi’s concept of beauty and majesty. The study relied on deductive analytical method to analyze Ibn Arabi’s interpretation and aesthetic approach. Ibn Arabi uniqueness was displayed in distinctive approach deducing aesthetic dimensions in the Holy Qur’an verses proportional to explicit meaning, and supported by legal arguments. The most important recommendations direct the researchers’ attention to derive aesthetic visions appearing in all life aspects.

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Buhūth
Volume 5, Issue 5
Social Sciences and Humanities and Languages
May 2025
Pages 210-222

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