Toward and Islamic Perspective on Creativity

Abstract

There is a sort of craze in many developed and developing countries about creativity and innovation, seeing it of high and increasing importance for economic and other social advancements. It is a reasonable desire to see (i) what perspective Islam’s teachings might hold for the subject of creativity, and (ii) whether it is possible to argue that the teachings (effectively) enjoin ‘being creative’ as a way of life for Muslims, non-Muslims, etc., or as a mindset, or at the very least argue that ‘being creative’ is a recognised objective and value of Islam.