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THE CONCEPT OF KNOWLEDGE by FAIZZABDUL

The text delves into the concept of knowledge from an Islamic perspective, highlighting various degrees such as knowledge by perception, inner experience, and inference. It outlines the purposes of seeking knowledge in Islam, emphasizing the importance of pleasing Allah, practicing according to the Prophet Muhammad'

THE CONCEPT OF KNOWLEDGE by FAIZZABDUL

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