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Definition of Knowledge
Al-ilm ( )/Knowledge
(UNGS 2040)
STANDARD CONTENTS
Department of General Studies, 2008
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Al-ilm ()
.cont.,
(al-Jurjani:160-161)
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things (Al-Ghazzali)
Realization of something in its
true nature through different levels
of understanding and in agreement
with the facts or true to nature.
(textbook, 4)
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cont.,
To know, to understand, to
Opposite of
: Conjecture
Uncertainty
Not supported with decisive proofs
It might accord with the reality and it
might not
.cont.,
Degrees of Certainty
: doubt
:knowledge
: ignorance
: foolishness
: misguidance
Certainty by observation
certainty through knowledge
Certainty through experience
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Importance of Knowledge
1. Knowledge is a requirement for the
) 30(
) 31(
) 32(
)33(
10
Cont.,
2. The first revelation to the
Messenger of Allah is about
seeking knowledge and revealing
scientific knowledge:
* *
-1: * * (
)5
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cont.,
3. Islam is a religion based upon
knowledge.
4. The text of the Quran is full of
verses inviting man to use his
intellect, to ponder, to think and to
learn.
5.The total number of verses in which
ilm or its derivatives and
associated words are used is 704.
cont.,
6. The main miracle and sign of
authenticity of prophethood of
Mohammed ( ) was a
book of knowledge; The Quran.
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cont.,
14
cont.,
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cont.,
cont.,
(6 : (
17
18
cont.,
cont.,
)15:(
) 10(
)) (11(
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cont.,
Purpose of knowledge
9: (
)
Divinely
Worldly
To recognize God
To benefit man
Pleasure of God
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Week Two
Classification of Knowledge
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Limitations
(a) Absolute (perfect) knowledge:
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..cont.,
cont.,
angels,
prophets,
human beings,
jinn,
and animals.
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Limited knowledge:
General Classification of
Knowledge in Islam
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General classification of
Knowledge in Islam
Absolute Knowledge
Gifted Knowledge
Acquired Knowledge
Instinct (ilham)
Sacred
Limited Knowledge
Praiseworthy
Blame worthy
By external
influence
Fard Ain
By itself
Fard Kifayah
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Classification of Knowledge
Al-Ghazzalis Criteria for Classification of sciences
According to al-Ghazali
Theoretical
Practical
Presential
Attained
Religious
Intellectual
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Fard kifayah(Collective
Obligatory Knowledge)
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.Cont.,
.Cont.,
: intuitive, contemplative
spiritual experience - revelation
Acquired
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34
.Cont.,
The intuitive knowledge
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.Cont.,
4. Fard Ayn and Fard kifayah
(the need for learning)
Fard ayn:
What should be learned by each
and every Muslim.
Individual responsibilities
Things which cant be done on
behalf of others
.Cont.,
Beliefs, worship, halal and
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.Cont.,
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.Cont
Fard kifayah :
- the communitys needs that can be performed
- collective responsibilities
Religious sciences: knowledge that is not
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Praiseworthy sciences:
Enhances human well being and
the environment within the
boundaries outlined by shariah
All sciences which are useful,
beneficial and satisfy the
requirements of science.
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Blameworthy sciences:
A science which does not meet the
requirement of science, or it is
purely or usually harmful.
Blameworthy by its nature by an
external factor
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And
.Cont
Magic:
It is defined as seeking the help of
demons to perform something
harmful against somebody or
showing something to an audience,
which is contrary to reality.
Reasons why magic is prohibited
in Islam:
1) It is an act of blasphemy (kufr).
Allah says in the Holy Quran:
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Horoscope
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.Cont..
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Cont.,
Example: Horoscope
Capricorn: (Dec 23 - Jan 20)
Todays stars encourage you to be more
diplomatic and inclusive in your relations with
others
Aquarius: (Jan 21 Feb 19)
On the Zodiacs Day of Metamorphosis, you
need to transform ideals into reality, and turn
dreams into concrete plans. If you work patiently
towards your goals, you can achieve the longterm success you are looking for.
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Astrology:
It is the study of the positions and aspects
of celestial bodies.
Muslims scholars agree that astrology is a
prohibited field to deal with. For example,
Imam Ibn Taymiyah said: Astrology that is
concerned with studying the positions and
aspects of celestial bodies in the belief that
they have an influence on the course of
natural earthly occurrences and human
affairs is prohibited by Almighty Allahs
Book, the Sunnah, and the unanimous
agreement of the Muslim scholars.
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Conclusion
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Week Three
1. Revelation ( :)
2. Reason ()
3. Nature/ physical world ))
4. Five Senses ()
5. Intuition ()
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Definition analysis:
- Quran is the pure speech of Allah (alNisa:42)
- Only the Allahs speech revealed to
Muhammad
- It is an exposition of all things (tibyan li
kulli shay)
- As guidance and mercy
- Nothing is neglected (al-Nahl:89)
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Universality:
The previous Books were local for
specific people.
Quran as the last revealed Book
and a universal message for all
mankind needs to be comprehensive
and eternally preserved.
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)48 : (
To you we sent the Scripture in truth, confirming
the scripture that came before it, and a watcher
over it. So, judge between them by what Allah
has revealed
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)44 : (...
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)42-41 : (
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)8 :(
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3- Light
)157 : (
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)138 : (
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)1 : (
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6- Miraculous
)15 :(
O People of the Book! there has come to you Our
Messenger, revealing to you much that you used to
hide in the Book, and passing over much (that is
now unnecessary): There has come to you from
Allah a (new) light and a perspicuous Book.
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i. Structure
ii. Meaning (the knowledge
contained in it: historical
events, prediction of what
will happen in the future, and
scientific facts.
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mankind to produce:
a. Another book similar to it:
) 33(
.) 34(
Or they say: He has invented it? Nay, but they do
not believe! Then let them produce a speech like
it, if they are truthful.
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- astronomy
- Geology,
- Physics,
- Embryology
The Quran just gives some references for the
following purposes:
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Cont.,
.)191: (
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Day of Judgment
Its existence, what will happen on that day,
Jannah, Jahannam
No specific date is given for its happening
Ibadat (worship)
Revelation the only source.
The Quran sets the basics of ibadat and the
Prophet gives details
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Morality
Revelation the main source
The Quran sets universal ethical norms and
values
Obedience and submission to God, justice,
benevolence, kindness, generosity,
brotherhood, honesty, truthfulness, sincerity,
trust (amanah), forbearance, patience,
tolerance and forgiveness,
inviting/encouraging people to do good, and
preventing/ discouraging them from doing
bad (munkar)
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Law:
- Family law
- Criminal law
- Procedural law
- Commercial law
- International law
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Economic system
(Revelation provides guidance to
Political system
The Quran sets norms and
principles
The establishment of a
government/ central authority
and the duties of subjects to
obey its commands
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Literal Meaning:
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(innovation), which is
characterized by lack of
precedent and continuity with the
past.
Technical meaning:
a. The acts, sayings and approvals
of the Messenger of Allah.
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Law
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Dawah:
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Reason ()
as a Sources of
Knowledge
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or unreasonable is either:
= Mere speculation and ignorance, such as
when they deny some beliefs or they
misunderstand them.
)36 : (
)111 : (
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)171 : (
The parable of those who reject Faith is as if one
were to shout like a goat-herd, to things that listen
to nothing but calls and cries: deaf, dumb, and
blind, they are void of wisdom. (2: 171)
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Hawwas (senses)
as Means to Knowledge
properly.
The faculties of senses will bear witness for or
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1. Hearing
2. Sight,
3. Smell,
4. taste,
5. touch
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Hearing (al-sam)
It is a faculty (quwa) placed in the nerves
spread out in the cavity of the ear hole, by
which sounds are perceived.
It is by way of connecting with the ear hole
the air, which has assumed the quality of the
sounds, meaning that Allah then creates
perception in the soul (al-nafs) [E.Elder, 18]
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Seeing (al-basar)
It is a faculty placed in the two hollow
nerves which meet each other in the brain,
thence they separate and go to the two eyes;
by this faculty are perceived rays of light,
colours, shapes, measures, motions, the
beautiful and the ugly, and other things, the
perception of which Allah creates in the soul
whenever the creature uses this faculty.
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Taste (al-zawq)
It is a faculty spread out in the
nerves situated on the organ of the
tongue; by this faculty flavors are
perceived through the mixing of
the saliva which is in the mouth
with the thing tasted, and through
its reaching to the nerves.
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Smelling (al-shamm)
It is a faculty placed in the two
protruding lumps on the front of
the brain, which are like the two
nipples of the breast; by this
faculty odors are perceived by
way of connecting with the
cartilage of the nose the air which
has assumed the quality of the
odors.
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Touch (al-lams)
It is a faculty spread out into
all the body by which heat and
cold, moisture and dryness,
and the like are perceived at
the time of touching and
contact.
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Methodology
Definition:
Method:
A particular way of doing something, esp. a
systematic one; implies an orderly logical
arrangement.
Methodology:
1.The theoretical analysis of the methods
appropriate to a field of study or to the body of
methods and principles particular to a branch of
knowledge.
Kinds of Methodologies
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Collection of
Data
Ijtihad
(wahy, `aql and
Verifications
Hawas)
Istihsan
(Juristic
Preference)
Islamic
Methodologies
Masalih
Mursalah
Reliable
Narrators
Chain of
Transformation
(public interest)
Consultation
&
Consensus
`Urf
(a particular
Custom)
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Islamic Methodology
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Islamic Methodology
7. Consultation among the scholars and
consensus based on majority opinions.
8. Ijtihad (rational arguments, explanation,
interpretation and adjustment with the local
culture and custom)
9. Istihsan (juristic preference), supplementary
methods in order to make up for the growing
number of new situations that were difficult
with the textual and the analogical arguments.
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Islamic Methodology
10. Maslahah or Masalih Mursalah (public
interest), supplementary methods, if the texts
of the Quran and Hadith or consensus or
analogy were not available.
11. `Urf (custom of a particular society or a
nation), supporting for adjustment from
avoiding the contradictions and social division
and disunity for the public interest.
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Merits of Islamic
Methodology
Summarized
Allahs
pleasure
Knowing
context,
Purpose and
Application of
the
Texts
Pure
Intention
For
humanity
Commitment to
People and
society
As Ibadah
Merit of
Islamic
Methodologies
Reflection
Of
Allah
Awareness
Mastery of
Arabic
Language
Self-Initiative
(Establishing
Institutions)
Combination of
Wahy & Aql
Identifying the
Short-comings
Of Empirical
Knowledge.
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Depended on
Traditional
method
Verification
of
Validities,
shortcoming
Depended on
Western
Method
Integrating
Between
Wahy and
Aql
Creativity and
Initiative ness
Obstacles
And
Recommendations
for
Muslim
Scholars
Traditional
Methods as
Inspiration
Methodology in Human
Absence of
Islamic
Curriculum
MisPropagation
And
Misconception
Bilingual
Competency
Regaining
Sincerity and
Pure intention
For
humanity
Unavailability
Financial and
Technical
support
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Science
From Latin word scientia means
systematic knowledge of the
physical or material world
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Knowledge of Science
Is acquired through experience,
observation and research
Discursive: preceded by
arguments
Inductive and deductive
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cognition.
- The mind goes on collecting data
from all kinds of observations and
experiences. Simultaneously, the mind,
by using its power of identification and
retention (the ability to remember
things), goes on establishing
relationships
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The
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3. The
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2. Classification
order;
To find out the characteristics of the
population from where the random
sample of data was taken;
To establish the relations and correlations
between different members of the
population under study or with members
of other series.
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3. Hypothesis:
After studying the characteristics of the
4- Hypotheses testing:
The hypotheses will be put into
testing through experiments in
different produced conditions to
show their validity and applicability.
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Observation
Logical deduction
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Example:
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212
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of Greek axioms.
Limited the sphere of metaphysical
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transformation of science to
technology, and the invention of
sophisticated
machines
and
equipment.
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Empiricism/ logical-positivism
(from the Greek word empeiria =
experience.)
Inaugurated by Francis Bacon and
developed by John Locke (1632-1704) In
philosophy, the attitude that beliefs are to
be accepted and acted upon only if they
first have been confirmed by actual
experience.
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Stressing
experience, Empiricism is
opposed to the claims of authority,
intuition, imaginative conjecture, and
abstract, theoretical, or systematic
reasoning (Rationalism) as sources of
reliable belief.
The
essence
of
empiricism
is
observation,
measurement,
and
quantification of sense data available to
the observer.
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Although
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Because
Positivism
In philosophy, generally, any system
that confines itself to the data of
experience and excludes a priori
(knowledge that is independent of all
particular experiences, as opposed to
a posteriori knowledge, which derives
from
experience
alone)
or
metaphysical speculations.
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in two instances:
1. In questions belonging to the realm of faith,
because its inaccessible to human reasoning.
2. Revelation should supersede reason in the
realm of probable knowledge which does not
rise to certainty.
(But one can always be certain about what his
faculty of understanding considers true.)
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Naturalism
has no ontological
preference: dualism and monism,
atheism and theism, idealism and
materialism are all per se
compatible with it.
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Conclusion
W. M. Smart, The origin of the earth.
Let us not then exalt the scientific
method unduly as the close
preserve of the scientist nor, which
is much more important, as the only
means by which we attempt to
discover the secrets of nature.
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But
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2. Social
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The
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1. They
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e.g.
Our
understanding
of
the
relationship between the earth and
the sun is mediated by mental
constructs, and hence is completely
at variance with the immediate
impression received from the senses.
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2. Revelation,
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Both
revelation
and
empirical
knowledge
are
needed
for
a
comprehensive understanding of nature.
The science-revelation conflict is
neither imperative nor universal, but
specific to Western religion and
experience. There is no need at all to
reproduce it in Muslim culture.
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Integrative Methodology of
Revealed Knowledge and
Human Knowledge
The common point among Muslim
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values
Set our norms/ standards/ models
which are derived from the Quran,
the Sunnah, and the practice of the
early Muslim society
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Western knowledge
Conclusion
Muslims of the past always followed the
tawhid;
They verified the information to ensure its
authenticity;
They were sincere, pious, enthusiastic,
University textbooks
Islamic University
comprehensive whole;
They avoided any innovation in the religion for
Perfect/universal man
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Islam and
Civilization
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Arabic terms:
al- Hadarah/ Al-Tamaddun/ al-
Madaniyyah
Al-Tamaddun/ al-Madaniyyah:
derived from the word
madinah(city or town), and
din(religion).
Al-Umran
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1.
2.
3.
4.
Meaning of civilization
Civilization and Culture
Arabic terms for civilization
Characteristics of Civilization
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Meaning of Civilization
An advanced level of development in society
that is marked by complex social and political
organization, and material, scientific, and
artistic progress
A society, its culture and its way of life during
a particular period of time or in a particular
part of the world.
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and a soul.
The body of the civilization is its
material achievements such as buildings,
infrastructure, agriculture, industry,
educational institutions, technological
equipment, and all that is related to
various pleasures of worldly life.
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1- Based on the
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2. Universality
statues)
Frees common people from the
oppression of the kings, Papacy,
and Brahmanism
Sets right the relationship between
the ruler and the ruled (all people
are equal)
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3- Moderate Rationalism
It gives human reason a high position
Its faith is based on reasoning and conviction
It rejects superstitious and unfounded beliefs.
It does not go to the extreme of denying the
truths which are not directly related to
empirical knowledge but are based on
revealed knowledge
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4.Tolerance
Tolerance
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revelation
Assigns priority to moral principles
= morality vs. pragmatism
Integration in a balanced manner
Balance means following a middle
course between two extremes of
thought and action.
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Western Civilization
Characteristics of Western civilization
In terms of material progress and
scientific exploration, the modern
Western civilization has surpassed
all civilizations across history.
Pushing forward mans incentives
and capabilities to exploit nature and
benefit from it.
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Technological achievements =
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2. Secularism
are considered by it as of
practical value
The practical value is in
luxury and worldly pleasure =
this is the real God
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4. Humanism
Reliance upon the powers of human
reason alone to guide man through life
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5. Dualism
Adherence to the validity of dualistic
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Transitory instability
Attempts to destroy the new
religion and state
Pseudo-prophets,
Rejection of paying Zakat
(disloyalty to the central authority)
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Wars of liberation:
633 - 641:
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636:
300
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641:
- Liberation
of oppressed people in
Egypt.
- The Catholic Archbishop of Egypt
invites the Muslims to help free Egypt
from Roman oppressors.
- This exemplifies the alliances formed
between Muslims, Christians and Jews
due to the Muslims' establishment of
religious freedom for Christians and
Jews.
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303
302
680:
Death of Muawiyah.
Accession of His son
Yazid. The monarchy
system successfully
established
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306
870:
968:
1091:
1095:
1099:
1144:
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1187:
1212:
1248:
1258:
1260:
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1266:
1274:
1371:
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1446:
1453:
1456:
1461:
1462:
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1475:
Annexation of Crimea
(peninsula in southeastern
Ukraine between the Black
Sea and the Sea of Azov).
Turkey became the master
of the Aegean Sea.
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1507:
1511:
1517:
1529:
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Capture of Constantinople
(Istanbul) by the
Ottoman
empire.
Annexation of Serbia by
Ottoman empire.
Annexation of Bosnia and
Herzegovina.
Annexation of Albania.
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1550:
1550:
1687:
1718:
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1812:
1813:
1827:
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1830:
1832:
1857:
.
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1859:
1901:
1916:
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5. Openness:
To learn from human experience
To people of different races and ethnicities.
Muslim civilization was a joint endeavour of
Muslims from different peoples and races
It was not the military power which enabled
early Muslims to dominate half of the then
known world. It was their righteousness and
their humaneness.
The Muslims intermarried freely with local
people and became part of them.
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Causes of decline
Tribalism
Ethnocentrism
The Prophet (saw) was able to suppress
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education
and
scholars,
waqf
(endowment fund) was well developed
and played a significant role in
developing educational institutions.
Although there was a relevant level of
dictatorship, rulers did not use to
interfere in educational institutions and
the affairs of scholars.
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there
Moral decadence:
Dishonesty, indifference, cheating,
laziness, neglecting obligation,
involvement in haram, interest in
pleasure and enjoyment rather than
more serious thingsetc.
Dictatorship/ political injustice/
changing the political system from
shura to monarchy
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Academic decline
Islamic sciences reached the stage
of stagnation;
ijtihad was virtually stopped,
fanaticism to juridical as well as
theological schools of thought
became widespread,
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Muslim Sciences:
Origin and
Development
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343
and experience
Negative impact
Translation was not confined to
what is useful (pure sciences)
Extended to theology and
metaphysical issues
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Muslims
Led to the creation of an elite group
of philosophers who were fascinated
with Greek philosophy and to some
extent deviated from the right
principles of Islam
Tension between this elite group and
religious scholars
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2. Islamic sciences
Established and developed
solely by Muslims
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The Contribution of
Muslim Scholars
(Natural Sciences)
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1- Al-Khawarizmi
Abu Abdallah Muhammad ibn Musa Al-
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He influenced mathematical
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numeral of fundamental
importance developed by the
Muslims.
He developed at length several
arithmetical procedures, including
the decimal system and operations
on fractions.
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Algorithm = Arithmetic
His arithmetic synthesized
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Geography
He revised and corrected Ptolemy's
views
He produced the first map of the known
world in 830 CE.
His geography captioned Kitab Surat alArd,(The Face of the Earth) together with
its maps, was translated to Latin
language.
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Geometry
He had many contributions to geometry
including:
His astronomical and trigonometric tables,
revised by Maslama Al-Majrti (Second half
of tenth century), were translated into Latin
as early as l126 by Adelard of Bath.
They were the first Muslim tables and
contained not simply the sine function but
also the tangent (Maslama's interpolation).
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2. Al-Razi
(Rhazes)(ca.250/854-313/925 or 323/935),
in Rayy, Iran.
Physician, philosopher and alchemist.
He was first placed in-charge of the first
Royal Hospital at Rayy, from where he soon
moved to a similar position in Baghdad
where he remained the head of its famous
Muqtadari Hospital for along time.
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Works:
1- Kitab al-Mansuri, which was translated
into Latin in the 15th century A.D.,
comprised ten volumes and dealt
exhaustively with Greco-Muslim
medicine. Some of its volumes were
published separately in Europe.
2-Kitab al-Judari wa al-Hasabah was the
first treatise on smallpox and chicken-pox,
and is largely based on Razi's original
contribution.
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3.
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Medical research:
His medical research was highly
methodical, as revealed in his
notebooks.
His medical methods were
characterized by lack of
dogmatism and total reliance on
clinical observation.
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Medical system:
A special feature of his medical
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3. Al-Biruni
Muhammad Ibn Ahmad Abul-Rayhan
In it:
he determines the motion of the solar
apogee (the point in the orbit of the sun
in space when it is furthest from the
earth),
he corrects Ptolemy's findings,
he was able to state for the first time that
the motion is not identical to that of
precession, but comes very close to it.
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he employed mathematical
techniques unknown to his
predecessors that involve analysis
of instantaneous motion and
acceleration, described in
terminology that can best be
understood if we assume that he
had "mathematical functions" in
mind.
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Abu Yusuf Yaqub ibn Ishaq was born
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5. Al-Zahrawi (Albucasis)
Abu-Qasim Khalaf ibn Abbas.
He was born in al-Zahra near Cordoba in
time.
His encyclopaedia of surgery was used as
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Asia)
By the age of ten he had become well versed
in the study of the Holy Quran and basic
sciences.
Known in the West by the name Avicenna.
Was the most famous physician, philosopher,
encyclopedist, mathematician, and
astronomer of his time.
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Evolution of
Modern Science, writes, The Qanun has
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Human Sciences:
Philosophy
Theology
Sociology
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Ibn Rushd
Abul Walid Mohammad Ibn Rushd (known as
Averroes)
He was a physician and philosopher, jurist
He wrote a 7-volume medical encyclopedia,
Kitab al-Kulliyat fi al-Tibb (Latin name
Colliget, a corruption of the word kulliyat=
generalities), used at European universities
until the eighteenth century.
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Rationalism:
He was regarded as the herald of rationalism
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His Studies:
His father, however, avoided politics and
devoted his time to study jurisprudence,
philosophy and poetry and excelled in all
these branches of knowledge.
Unlike his father, Ibn khaldun was
engaged in both learning and politics.
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Muhammad.
Born in Tunisia in 732 A.H (1332 C.E), in
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Muqaddimah was to
identify psychological, economic,
environmental and social facts that contribute
to the advancement of human civilization and
the currents of history.
He analyzed the dynamics of group
relationships and showed how group feelings,
al-Asabiyyah, produce the ascent of a new
civilization and political power.
The main theme of
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thought
The impact of Muslim
jurisprudence on European civil
law.
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his most important work is the Kitab alMuwatta, which deals with the subject of
Islamic Law based on Ahadith and Sunnah. It
is the earliest surviving book of its kind written around 150 A.H.
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imams.
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Ahadith by heart.
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Challenges Confronting
Muslims Globally
Challenges of Modern Science and Technology
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mass destruction
Pollution of clean water, air and
contamination of land by toxic
substances
Neglecting principle aims of
human life in this world
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- Political instability
- Lack of incentives and facilities
- Bad living conditions
Sponsorship/Government sponsorship:
- lack of funds,
- unconvinced of the merit of
scientific research
Joint ventures (OIC, Arab league, regional
groups etc.)
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Historical Background:
Islam Hadari was publicized nation-wide
Islam Hadari:
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Vision:
To make Malaysia a model Islamic
country, that is, an advanced nation
based on its own indigenous matrix.
Mission:
To implement the development agenda
of the country and human based on an
Islamic approach which is universal,
advanced, civilized, tolerant and
balanced.
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Prospects
Development
balanced development - cultural and religious
diversity will be protected based on a value and
moral system
internalization of high moral values - ensure
prosperity, harmony and peace in multiracial
society
cultural integration must be consistent with the
noble values of Islam
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Knowledge
acquiring knowledge is compulsory and an act
of ibadah
Islam Hadari encourages learning from others
Prophet Muhammad said Go forth and seek
knowledge even if you have to travel to China
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Wealth
wealth must be acquired in halal way
society must be bold and independent in
acquiring wealth
Surah al-Qasas (77)
Life in hereafter depends on the ability of
individual to achieve good life in all aspects
spiritual, physical & material
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STRATEGIES
Health
Sick and physically weak - unable to carry out
religious duties and responsibilities
good health society with free spirit will
produce positively
Prophet Muhammad s.a.w has said The
mumins who are strong are better and loved by
Allah than those who are weak
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To work towards
reducing/eliminating poverty
To increase economic resources and
financial assets.
To improve the living standards of
people
To make a continuous effort towards
the physical and spiritual
development of the human beings.
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dialogues
To expand Islam Hadari that
reflects intellectuality, humanity,
tolerance and critical thinking.
To persuade our non-Muslim
colleagues not to be prejudiced
against Muslims
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non-Muslims
To urge International community
to stop actions that lead to the
perpetuation of injustices against
Muslim countries and the Muslim
Ummah
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country in peace
To help preparing Muslims in facing global
challenges
To have long term plans & programs for
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