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Reflection of Quranic Concepts and Educational Themes in Contemporary Iranian Plays (A case study of Parizad-e Shahr-e Faramoushan and Chahar Sandoogh plays)

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 PhD student in Comparative and Analytical History of Islamic Art, Department of Islamic Art, Faculty of Art, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran

2 Associate Professor, Department of Islamic Art, Faculty of Art, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran (Corresponding author).

3 nAssistant Professor, Department of Islamic Art, Faculty of Art, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran.

Abstract

The Quran is an educational text rich with stories and topics that contain multiple layers of meaning. Since the establishment of the Islamic Republic, significant attention has been given to Quranic concepts and themes in dramatic arts. However, a critical examination of contemporary Quranic plays reveals a limitation: these works often focus predominantly on specific Quranic themes. This narrow focus has led to a disconnection from the broader, essential characteristics of the Quran, resulting in stereotypical productions that address a limited range of subjects.
In this study, two plays, “Parizad-e Shahr-e Faramoushan” (The fairy of Faramoushan city) and “Chahar Sandoogh” (Four trunks), have been selected to provide a comprehensive definition of Quranic plays. The aim is to identify, extract, and analyze the components of these plays while reflecting Quranic themes.
The central question is: What characteristics allow contemporary plays to be categorized as Quranic works of art?
The research employs a descriptive-analytical method. By examining the content of the plays and analyzing them based on Quranic components, we conclude that the validity of Quranic stories stems from their themes. This content can be preserved and presented in various contemporary plays with different themes and expressions. From this perspective, there are no significant distinctions between religious and non-religious plays regarding their function and the type of message they convey.

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Quranic Knowledge Research
Volume 16, Issue 62
September 2025
Pages 97-116
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