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- Title
Islamic Legislation for Creativity and an Analysis of the Era of the Prophet (Pbuh) In The Light Of Creativity.
- Authors
Saud Al-Ajeen, Ali bin Ibrahim; Hameed Al-Khateeb, Mohammed Abdul
- Abstract
In this study the researchers tackle the subject of creativity from the Islamic viewpoint. Creativity is the Islamically legitimate and purposeful work which produces authentic and unprecedented results. Its aim should be targeted towards the fulfillment of the ultimate purpose for our existence; the comprehensive worship of Allah (swt). This is by virtue of His subjection of everything in the Heavens and Earth for the use of the human being in order for man to establish himself as its shepherd. Thus, Islam encourages man to seek that with benefits him in both religious and worldly matters. The principal source of creativity and creative success for our species is Allah (swt) and this is absolute. Notwithstanding The Creator is the one who bestows His Bounty upon us, including our mental abilities, we do not fail to recognise the role of the environment and individual effort and application of such mental acumen in our successes and in the advancement of all aspects of life; this not being exclusive to creativity. This study shows the environment for creative excellence that the Prophet (pbuh.) prepared for those surrounding him which as consequence stimulated creativity. He (pbuh.) encouraged, praised and accepted ideas of creative brilliance and gave opportunities for the expression of creativity in pursual of solutions to the problems facing the Muslims at his time and in order to develop the creative thinking skills of his Companions (ra.) Thus, the researchers extend their invitations to those who research the history of creativity to seriously study the biography of the Messenger (pbuh.) and to discontinue ignoring it in their research in order to derive from it the optimal spirit of creativity. Furthermore the researchers would like to invite the students of Islamic knowledge to pay close attention to creativity in their studies in order to revive the finest methods of Da'wah; employing it with wisdom and pleasant approach with firm adherence to the principles of Islam.
- Subjects
ISLAMIC law; CREATIVE ability; PROPHETS; LEGITIMATION (Sociology); GOD in Islam; WORSHIP (Islam); MUSLIMS
- Publication
Dirasat: Shar'ia & Law Sciences, 2014, Vol 41, p1159
- ISSN
1026-3748
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12816/0026135