Aesthetic theory, as an independent branch of philosophy, was first introduced in the 18^th century by Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten, with the meaning of "sensory perception." Today, in Islamic/Arabic studies 'Ilm al-Jamal' is considered the equivalent to aesthetics. So many scholars have sought to derive the theoretical foundations of this discipline by analyzing Islamic sources, particularly the Qur'an, leading to the emergence of two overarching perspectives. The first, more prevalent view identifies "Jamal" (beauty) as the primary concept of aesthetics in the Qur'an, exemplified by the work of Muhammad al-Homs, examined in this study. The second perspective emphasizes "Husn" (goodness) as the foundational concept of beauty in Islamic texts, with terms like 'Jamal' being subsumed under it. This perspective is represented in the present research by Allama Tabatabai's interpretation, as discussed in Hassan Bolkhari’s article. Adopting an analytical-exegetical approach, this study critically evaluated these theories by conducting a semantic analysis of the terms "Husn" and "Jamal" in the Qur'an. It seeks to answer which of these terms more directly signifies beauty, particularly the beauty of the human face. The findings indicate that most occurrences of "Jamal" in the Qur'an do not directly signify beauty and are more appropriately classified under the domain of ethics. In contrast, "Husn" refers to a broader reality that encompasses physical beauty, including facial attractiveness. Therefore, through a lexical and contextual analysis of the Qur'an, it can be concluded that Tabatabai’s perspective aligns more closely with the truth, despite being presented from a mystical lens