THE CONCEPT OF KNOWLEDGE
DEGREE OF KNOWLEDGE
Haqq al - Yaqin : knowledge by inner experience
Ayn al- Yaqin : knowledge by perception & observation
Ilm al- Yaqinn : knowledge by interference
KNOWLEDGE VS INFORMATION
COMPARE AND CONTRAST
INFORMATION
general data expressed by numbers, words, images and sounds
can be shared, much more easily underrstood by everyone
percieve differentlu
KNOWLEEDGE
Involve a personal experience
made up of several factors such as information, beliefs and experience
can be shared but might be preceived differently
PURPOSES OF SEEKING KNOWLEDGE IN ISLAM
To get Allah's pleasure
To practice with it; in accordance to what the Prophet Muhammad asked in his prayer (Tarmidhi, Da'awat, 128) / (Tirmidhi, Da'awat, 128)
To achieve the happiness of both worlds
Main topic
ilm is an all-embracing term covering theory, action and education.
Knowledge in th western world menas information about somethin, divine or corpeoral
ADAB AND KNOWLEDGE ACQUISATION
master one knowledge before proceeding to the next
beautify inner-self with virtue
ignore different opinions among people
be humble towards teachers
Purify soul from impure traits and blameworthy characteristics
THE IMPORTANCE
the quran is inviting man to ponder, think and learn
seeking knowledge is obligatory on every Muslim
knowledge is a prerequisite for authentic peace ; Maryam : 122
Parallel with the man's obligation as a khalifah ; Al-Baqarah 30-33
Commandment of Allah through first revelation of Allah based on surah Al-'Alaq :1-5
DEFINITION OF 'ILM
TECHNICAL MEANING(S)
Realization of something in its true nature
AL ATTAS : The obtainment of the ma'ana of an object in the soul and its arrival at the meaning
47 : 19 : A firm belief that accords with the reality of things
AL GHAZALI : Realization of the meanings of things
LITERAL MEANING(S)
TADABBUR : observation
TAZAKKUR : remeberance
BASIRAN : mental perception
TAFAKKUR : thought
AL - FIQH : understanding
AL - MA'RIFAH : knowing by experiment
