City Symbols in Islamic Society Represent Quranic Verses
Mosques as a congregational center for all classes of people can function as a significant symbol to promote individual and social piety in society, and all religious symbols used in cities are likewise a representation of the Quranic verses.
This is according to Gholam Reza Jamshidnejad Avval, researcher and expert in philosophy, history and the Quran, who also told IQNA that “the conceptual art is partly aimed at reflecting the cultural atmosphere of a given society through meaningful symbols.”
“For instance, we may identify an Islamic city upon seeing the minarets of a mosque or hearing the call of Adhan which reminds us of the Quranic verse ‘A mosque founded upon piety from the first day is worthier to stand in. In it, are men who love to purify themselves. God loves those who purify themselves’ [9/108].”
“In a Quranic community, Muslims’ individual and social life is grounded on the Quranic teachings which can be manifested in all building structures particularly mosques as the main symbol of Islamic art,” he went on to say, adding that “what matters is using such artistic symbols to get at the lofty teachings of the Holy Book.”
Referring to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina as the best models of Islamic culture and civilization, Mr. Jamshidnejad asserted: “There are, however, some non-Islamic manifestations resulting from modern advances and developments in the cities.”
He noted that “Similar diversions can also be seen in Tehran, as the city has distanced from the Islamic and religious measures due to the strong influence of Western civilization and pluralistic views.”
“Conceptual and verbal symbols are the means through which a society can be introduced in the best way. The cities that are gradually losing their traditional structure are actually getting away from their religious and Islamic sources,” he further asserted.
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“For instance, we may identify an Islamic city upon seeing the minarets of a mosque or hearing the call of Adhan which reminds us of the Quranic verse ‘A mosque founded upon piety from the first day is worthier to stand in. In it, are men who love to purify themselves. God loves those who purify themselves’ [9/108].”
“In a Quranic community, Muslims’ individual and social life is grounded on the Quranic teachings which can be manifested in all building structures particularly mosques as the main symbol of Islamic art,” he went on to say, adding that “what matters is using such artistic symbols to get at the lofty teachings of the Holy Book.”
Referring to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina as the best models of Islamic culture and civilization, Mr. Jamshidnejad asserted: “There are, however, some non-Islamic manifestations resulting from modern advances and developments in the cities.”
He noted that “Similar diversions can also be seen in Tehran, as the city has distanced from the Islamic and religious measures due to the strong influence of Western civilization and pluralistic views.”
“Conceptual and verbal symbols are the means through which a society can be introduced in the best way. The cities that are gradually losing their traditional structure are actually getting away from their religious and Islamic sources,” he further asserted.
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