Why Are There No Representations of the Human Figure in Islamic

question 9

Short Answer

Why are there no representations of the human figure in Islamic religious art?

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Definitions:

Supernatural

Pertaining to phenomena, forces, or entities beyond the natural world's laws and explanations.

Sacred

Considered worthy of spiritual respect or devotion; something that is holy or has a divine quality.

Profane

Anything that is not sacred or biblical; secular; not related to religion or religious practices.

Sociologists

Social scientists who study the social lives, behaviors, interactions, processes, and organization of people within societies.