الحسن و القبح بين مقصد القرآن و مقصد المتكلمين (المعتزلة و الأشاعرة)

Abstract

The present study aims at shedding light on how the notions of
‘beauty and ugliness’ are actually used in the Holy Koran, and how
they are interpreted by ‘mutakallimūn . First, the key terms of
beauty, ugliness and intention are defined. Then, the two concepts
under consideration (i.e. beauty and ugliness) are presented through
a minutiuous of the Koranic verses where they are mentioned. They
are discussed in relation to Allah the Almighty and his actions, to
people’s deeds, to words, works, morals and ethics God urges to be
nice and forbids to be ugly. Also, reference is made to the purposes
lying behind such commandment and proscription. Furthermore,
consistency with previous research is dealt with. As a conclusion
at this article an answer to the problematic at the outset of this
research work is provided.