Die ästhetische Dimension des menschlichen Körpers im Islam

In its classical form, Islam is primarily realised through the body. The body is understood to correspond to the spiritual realm. The body of a Muslim man or woman expresses prayer. Hands give alms. Feet make the pilgrimage. Health takes place in the body, which should also be dressed appropriately. Spiritual purity finds its analogy in the physical, and both should be beautiful before God. Even the Last Judgement is depicted in physical terms. This work by Naghmeh Jahan provides a rare insight into the physical world of Islam and gives a clear understanding of what a body-related religion is.