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"Allah will exalt those who believe among you, and those who have been
granted knowledge to high ranks."
Dear brothers and sisters, if we were to look at the first verses that were revealed to our dear
Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W), from Surah Alaq . Read! And this message was given to an
unlettered man so that no one could accuse the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) of having
fabricated the verses of the holy qurn. Yet, nowadays, we have people who claim otherwise.
People who have not been able to gather proof of any sort but are ignorant of the message. A
very good question would be as to why the first verse of the quran was directly linked with
education. This is because Islam highly values the notion of education and it is considered to
be one of the most important values of Islam.
When it comes to knowledge and Muslims, a lot of people tend to segregate Islamic
education and secular education. But, this does not have to be the case and the truth is that, it
shouldnt be the case. The Qurn and hadith are a source of guidance which complement our
daily lives and we must ensure that we have a global perspective on issues and we must also
try our best to attain knowledge provided to us by the creator. The first words of the Qurn
show us the value and importance of reading. And, it is also clear that knowledge is a link to
our creator and it is very important that we focus on attaining more knowledge so that we can
uncover the truth. The beauty of Islam is that Allah has provided us the Qurn as a way in
which we can find the truth but the Quran is not just a book of truth. It is also a book that
emphasizes on the values of science. It is a book of questions and a book that provides
answers.
It is also very obvious that the decline of the Ummah is a direct result of our failure to fulfill
our Islamic duty to pursue science, knowledge and progress. All the calamities that our
Ummah suffers from illegal invasions, occupation, poverty, terrorism, civil war could have
been prevented if we, as Muslims, did everything we possibly could to improve our output as
an Ummah in scientific research, entrepreneurship, industry and intellect.
Allaah says (what means): and say: `My Lord! Increase me in knowledge [Quran, 20:114]
He said: Whoever follows a path in the pursuit of knowledge, Allaah will make a path to
Paradise easy for him. (Al-Bukhaari)3 [Click here to tweet this]
Not only is it our duty to pursue science and knowledge as Muslims, it is also our duty to
excel in everything we do as the Islamic core value of Ihsan (excellence) dictates.
Some Muslims dont pay enough attention to worldly knowledge as they think that religious
knowledge is all that matters.
This view is against Islamic perspective of knowledge.
He says: There are around 750 verses in the Qurn that encourage us to think about the
universe that surrounds us and all that has been created within it and placed at our
disposal.
If Muslims truly realise the importance Islam places on knowledge and its virtues, they will
definitely be keen to learn and teach others. They would start with themselves and their
families; then their neighbours and the community at large. Once Mu'awiyah Ibn Abi Sufyan
(may Allah be pleased with her) gave a sermon in which he said, "I heard Allah's Messenger
saying, "If Allah wants to do good to a person, he makes him very knowledgeable in the
Deen." (Related by Bukhari and Muslim)
This is because knowledge is the basis of all good; it generates actions that are based on the
commandments of Allah and the instructions of the Prophet . Hence, every Muslim must
instil in his mind a desire to seek knowledge. Allah (Most Exalted is He) instructed His
Prophet -- and thus all Muslims -- to ask Allah to increase him in knowledge. He said:
"And say: My Lord increase me in knowledge."
(Qur'an, Ta-Ha 20:114)
Though, initially, all Muslims are equal in the sight of Allah, those who believe, have taqwah
(fear of Allah and righteousness), and have been granted knowledge move up to higher ranks.
Allah says about those who have taqwah:
"Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is he who has most taqwah."
(Qur'an, Al-Hujurat 49:13)
Dear Brothers and sisters, today I have talked to you about the value and importance of
seeking knowledge in Islam. We as Muslims, should be beacons of light for our future
genrations, In Sha Allah.
We must aim to strive and be examples of educational success to the future.
May Allh (S.W.T) make us of those who attain knowledge for his sake.
May he make us humble with our progress in knowledge.
We pray for your protection towards our dear Ummah, Ya Allah (SWT)
May you make us humanitarians and those who are filled with charitable hearts.