In the traditional Islamic world, the hierarchy of the arts was not based on whether they were "fine" or "industrial" or "minor". It was based upon the effect of art on the soul of the human being.

Seyyed Hossein Nasr
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A lot of people tend to focus on the industrial and fine arts when it comes to art and music. However, art and music is not just about making things that look pretty and sound nice. It is about the effect that art has on the soul of the human being. Music and art is there to be used by all of us to make our lives better. It is there to make us feel better and help us connect with others.

Source: A Young Muslims Guide To The Modern World

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