A Narrative Literature Review on the Preservation of Islamic Aesthetics in Ornaments Wood Carving at Masjid Lama Kedai Mulong, Kelantan.

Authors

  • Nur Nabilah Ab Halim Universiti Malaysia Kelantan
  • Suraya Sukri Universiti Malaysia Kelantan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47252/teniat.v15i2.2496

Keywords:

Islamic Aesthetic, Ornament, Wood Carving, Masjid Lama Kedai Mulong, Kelantan

Abstract

This article aims to review previous studies on the preservation of Islamic aesthetics in wood-carved ornaments found in heritage mosques. The objective of this study is to provide an overview of the main themes examined in the field of ornament preservation in heritage buildings in Kelantan, as well as to identify existing gaps in the literature. Based on the literature reviewed, three main themes were identified for further discussion: Islamic aesthetics, the concept of ornament, and wood carving as ornamentation. This review demonstrates that the preservation of wood-carved ornaments in heritage mosques from the perspective of Islamic aesthetics contributes to a deeper interpretation of the meanings and values embodied in these ornaments. The findings indicate that Islamic aesthetics are not solely grounded in visual and physical beauty but also encompass spiritual dimensions rooted in Islamic principles and the Shariah. This involves the integration of aesthetic qualities with religious principles, encompassing processes of creation, perception, appreciation, and interpretation that contribute positively to the formation of collective spiritual memory. Therefore, the preservation of Islamic aesthetics can support a comprehensive approach to ornament conservation by integrating both visual qualities and the aesthetic values embedded in the nation's heritage, thereby ensuring their continued appreciation, utilisation, and transmission to future generations.

ABSTRAK

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk memberi ulasan terhadap kajian lepas dalam pelestarian estetika Islam pada ornamen ukiran kayu yang telah dilakukan di masjid warisan. Objektif kajian ini adalah untuk memberi gambaran keseluruhan terhadap tema utama yang dikaji dalam bidang pelestarian ornamen pada bangunan warisan di Kelantan serta mengenal pasti jurang yang wujud dalam sorotan literatur. Berdasarkan sorotan kajian yang dilakukan, terdapat tiga tema utama untuk diberi kupasan. Ia merangkumi estetika Islam, konsep ornamen, dan ukiran kayu sebagai ornament. Kajian ini memperlihatkan pelestarian ornamen ukiran kayu pada masjid warisan dari segi estetika Islam memberi kebaikan terhadap interpretasi ornamen. Dapatan menunjukkan bahawa estetika Islam tidak hanya berasaskan keindahan visual dan fizikal, tetapi bersifat spiritual yang berlandaskan syariat Islam. Ini melibatkan integrasi antara estetika dan prinsip keagamaan yang merangkumi penghasilan, penghayatan dan apresiasi yang memberikan kesan positif sebagai memori spiritual secara kolektif. Oleh itu, pelestarian estetika Islam dapat menggabungkan pelestarian yang menyeluruh terhadap ornamen dari sudut visual dan nilai estetika warisan negara untuk dimanfaatkan dan diwariskan kepada generasi akan datang.

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Published

30-09-2026

How to Cite

A Narrative Literature Review on the Preservation of Islamic Aesthetics in Ornaments Wood Carving at Masjid Lama Kedai Mulong, Kelantan. (2026). International Journal of Creative Future and Heritage (TENIAT), 14(2), 223-235. https://doi.org/10.47252/teniat.v15i2.2496