The concept of knowledge from Islam perspective
For a meaningful life human needs three types of knowledge: 1. Knowledge of the metaphysical world to answer the fundamental questions and form the worldview, to give meaning to life, to build philosophy / framework for his acts. 2. Knowledge of the physical world: to interpret the natural event...
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2019
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/75623/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/75623/1/Invited%20Lecture%20%282019-1%29.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/75623/7/Letter%20of%20Invitation%20%28KAHS-2019%29.pdf |
| Summary: | For a meaningful life human needs three types of knowledge:
1. Knowledge of the metaphysical world to answer the fundamental questions and form the worldview, to give meaning to life, to build philosophy / framework for his acts.
2. Knowledge of the physical world: to interpret the natural events correctly, to deal with things proper (relating between cause and effect), and to fulfill his material needs; and
3. Knowledge of principles of right conduct (values): to manage / change yourself, to manage / change your community (to maintain justice, peace, harmony, and tranquility for all), to deal with all creatures ethically.
We gain the second mode of knowledge (physical world) through science; We learn the first and third modes of knowledge (metaphysical and right conduct) through reason and religion. Therefore, integration of science and religion is important. |
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