Endorsing a Social Lifestyle Based on the Qur'an and Sunnah and Emphasizing the Visual Arts in the Media

From the Islamic point of view, society or communal environment is one of the most imperative factors and contexts in which human personality is formed. The social environment in diverse societies is constantly changing and adapting to the requirements of time and place. In today's world of communication and the age of propaganda, the media has an important place in depicting social ideals and culture. Wide global networks play a central role in shaping public opinion. The religion of Islam has always paid attention to the Islamic way of life and has provided guidelines for aspects of human life that can guide man on the path of growth. Community agents and intellectuals in the fields of behavior and society, due to the rapid changes in society and factors such as the emergence of new ways of life, changing attitudes and norms of life and the emergence of socio-ethical issues, pay exceptional consideration to the need to promote lifestyle; moreover, they have experienced the desired society of Islamic culture. The issue raised here is the role of the application of visual arts in promoting a social lifestyle based on the Qur'an and Sunnah. The present study applies a descriptive and analytical method to achieve a model for promoting Islamic social lifestyle with the media as one of the new communication tools. In this regard, the present study with a strategic approach and with the aim of determining the role of Quran and Sunnah on people's social lifestyle in the media has reached the conclusion that the media has a role beyond program production due to its impact on various areas of life. Hence, adhering to religion and institutionalizing Islamic values ​​and removing anti-religious programs from the media are imperative.

1. Analysis of the desired patterns of social life in Islamic culture with emphasis on the Qur'an and Sunnah 2. Investigating the role of visual arts and media in promoting social lifestyle according to Islamic culture.

Research questions:

 1. In Islamic culture, what are the criteria for a social lifestyle for individuals? 2. What is the role of visual arts and media in today's society in promoting a social lifestyle in accordance with the Qur'an and Sunnah?