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The Challenge of the Concept of “La‘b” in the Prohibition of Artistic Works!
The concept of “la‘b” (play), despite lacking a unanimous definition, has generally been used in jurisprudential…
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Part or Whole? That is the Question!
The historical approach of jurists toward art is by no means a matter of consensus among…
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If “Hessamuddin Seraj” sings in a gathering of amusement and debauchery, it is forbidden!
Hojjat al-Islam wal-Muslemin Hassan Moallemi, though better known for his expertise in philosophy and mysticism, has…
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Art possesses neither permissibility nor desirability!
In 2015, Ayatollah Alidoust was perhaps the first to explicitly claim that the default ruling for…
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The Default Principle in Art Is Permissibility
Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimin Seifollah Sarami has, for several years, focused on the jurisprudence of art and,…
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There Is No Evidence for the Absolute Prohibition of Laghw
Certain jurisprudential concepts, despite being frequently used, may lead one to assume that extensive scholarly effort…
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Rightful Amusement, Vain Amusement: That is the Question!
Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimin Abbas Raf‘ati Na’ini, a student of great authorities such as the late Ayatollah…
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No customary understanding considers art as an instance of “play” (la‘b)! / There is no evidence for the absolute prohibition of play.
Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimin Ali Nahavandi has, for over twenty years, made art and media one of…
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The prohibition of corruption (afsād) is an advisory prohibition, not a binding one!
The term "corruption" (afsād), with the precise expression "corruption on earth" (afsād fi al-arḍ), is more…
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In art, truth and falsehood have no meaning!
Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimeen Mahdi Shariati Tabar, a graduate of the Mashhad Seminary and the director of…
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Storytelling and singing were promoted by the Jews!
Hujjat al-Islam Ali Akbar Safi Esfahani, born in 1343 AH (1964 CE) in Esfahan, hails from…
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Several Books on Amusement (Lahw), Play (La‘b), and Futility (Laghv)
The titles used to establish the prohibition of an artistic activity are sometimes specific, such as…
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In authentic art, there is no futile act!
One of the jurisprudential titles applicable to artistic matters is the concept of futility (laghv). In…
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The ruling on artistic acts begins with desirability (istihbāb) and may reach obligation (wujūb).
In 2015, Ayatollah Alidoust’s hidden and unspoken insight was revealed! This innovative yet traditionally grounded jurist,…
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Some contemporary Qom jurists engage in portrait painting!
It has long been known that there is a dispute between artists and jurists: artists who…
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The default ruling for art is desirability (istihbāb)! / Novel matters are not inherently prohibited
Rulings concerning artistic matters are always determined with the aid of titles that apply to these…
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Play (labb) does not mean futility or worthlessness!
Dr. Mahmoud Hekmatnia, though better known for his legal expertise, has pursued no less rigorous studies…
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Is “Misguidance” (Iḍlāl) Conceivable in Art?
Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimin Seyyed Mohammad Ali Ayazi, though renowned for his work in Quranic exegesis and…
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Traditional Jurisprudence, While Preserving Its Principles and Foundations, Has the Capacity to Adapt to New Conditions and Does Not Need to Be Replaced by a “New Jurisprudence”
Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimin Mohammad Hadi Fazel Baboli is a professor of advanced courses at the Qom…
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Delimiting the Jurisprudence of Education
Hojjat al-Islam wal-Muslemin Mohammad Daneshfar, a professor of advanced levels at the Qom Seminary and a…
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