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Abstract

The research article will explore the trend of figurative calligraphy, the shaping of Qur'anic verses into shapes of animals and birds. The study will address the aesthetic and conceptual dimensions of this unique form of Islamic art, which blends the sacred text with visual representation. It provides a throughout overview that how calligraphers mold Qur'anic verses into zoological forms, showing both the artistic innovations and the devotional expression. Moreover, the article discusses scholarly viewpoints regarding the legitimacy, boundaries, and implications of this practice within the concept of Islamic thought. Through this analysis, the study aims to contribute to the broader discourse on contemporary Islamic art and its evolving relationship with tradition and interpretation.