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ISLAM >> Islam & Knowledge>>
Islam is a religion based upon knowledge for it is ultimately of the
oneness of GOD combined with faith and total commitment to him that
saves man . The text of the QURAN is replete with verses inviting man to
use his intellect , to ponder , to think and to know for the goal of
human life is to discover the truth which is none other than worshipping
GOD in his oneness . The Hadith literature is also full of reference to
the importance of knowledge . such saying of PROPHET (S.A.W) "as seek
knowledge even in china" , "seek knowledge from the cradle to grave" ,
and verily the men of knowledge are the inheritors of PROPHET (S.A.W)" ,
have echoed through the history of ISLAM and incited Muslim to seek
knowledge whenever it might be found . during most of its history ,
Islamic civilization has been witness to a veritable celebration of
knowledge . That is why the scholars have been held in the highest
esteem in Islamic society. |
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