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IMPORTANCE OF KNOWLEDGE
Overview
Knowledge
Importance of knowledge
Types of Knowledge
Explicit Knowledge
Tacit Knowledge
Value of Knowledge
Religious Knowledge
Importance of Knowledge in Religions
Islam
Hinduism
Knowledge is a human ability
What is knowledge?
What is the purpose of life?
What is my true nature?
What is the source and origin of this entire creation?
Importance of knowledge
Explicit knowledge
Tacit knowledge
Types of Knowledge
Explicit knowledge
Explicit knowledge can be articulated into formal language, including
grammatical statements (words and numbers),
mathematical expressions, specifications, manuals, etc
Tacit knowledge
Tacit knowledge is personal knowledge embedded in individual experience and involves intangible factors, such as personal beliefs,
perspective, and the value system
Religious Knowledge
The one "in the know" holds a certain
power over those who do not
Knowledge is Power
Value of knowledge
Importance of knowledge in religion
Some scholars said,
• "Knowledge is secret prayer."
Importance of knowledge in Islam
When you fail even after putting your best effort, keep in mind GOD must have had better plans for you hence you failed."
Ibn Rajab Al-Hanbalee said
"Knowledge leads to Allah through the shortest and
easiest paths. So, whoever sets foot on Allah's path
does not swerve from it will definitely reach Allah and
Paradise through the shortest and easiest paths.”
Explanation of a Hadeeth
Seeking knowledge is an obligation upon every Muslim.
We need knowledge to...
Enjoin good and
forbid evil,
To fear Allah
Fight to protect the Religion of
Allah,
Strive hard to
establish the Islamic Caliphate,
Mu'adh bin Jabal put it so eloquently when he said,
"Through it (knowledge), blood ties are preserved and through it Halal is Distinguished From Haram.
The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) says:
“One who wishes to see those who are safe from the Fire of Hell should look at the seekers of knowledge”.(Biharul Anwar, vol. 1, p.58)
To what extent is Islam concerned with knowledge?
The Holy Qu’ran says:“Allah elevates to high positions those from amongst you who are
faithful and those who have acquired knowledge”.[Al-Mujadilah, 58:11]
With knowledge comes fear of Allah
“It is only those who have knowledge among
His slaves that fear Allâh” [Fâtir 35:28]
Allah has commanded to seek more and more knowledge
Allâh praises the scholars, as He says (interpretation of the meaning):
“Say: ‘Are those who know equal to those who know not?’)”
[al-Zumar 39:9]
Spreading knowledge
Rasool SAW ordained all his companionsand, thus, every Muslim who possessessome knowledge -- even as little as oneverse -- to disseminate what they know toothers: He said, "Convey (what you learnfrom me) even if only one verse…" (Relatedby Bukhari)
“Whoever calls people to right guidance willhave a reward like that of those who followhim, and whoever calls people tomisguidance will have a burden of sin likethat of those who follow him.” (Narrated byMuslim, 2674)
From Abu Umaamah: Rasul Allah said,
"Verily Allah and His angels, even the ant in its hole and the fish in the sea, verily (they all)
pray for he who teaches people good." -authentic, narrated by Tabraanee
Importance of knowledge in
hinduism
Upanishad
knowledge is the subject matter of the third and the
last portion of the Vedas which is called Upanishads.
Upanishad is a combination of three words: upa, ni,
and sad. Upa means near; ni means below and
determination, and sad means, to sit down. Thus the
simple meaning of Upanishad is "near below sitting".
The purpose of the Upanishad
The purpose of the Upanishad is ajnana nasa
.which means the destruction of ignorance.
The Upanishads contain that knowledge which
can be gained be a seeker of Truth when he is
sitting at the feet of his master.
Why is it said that the student must sit at the teacher's feet?
Just as the flow of water is natural and effortless
from an upper to a lower level, sitting at the feet
of the teacher is symbolic of the student looking
up to the teacher: With this attitude the
knowledge of the teacher flows easily to him.
Deham va patayami karyam va
sadayami
. "Either this body will fall down dead or I
will accomplish my goal".
Near below sitting
The other meanings of the word sadare to destroy and to lead.
. "Either this body will fall down dead or I
will accomplish my goal".
Deham va patayami karyam va
sadayami
Goddess of Knowledge & Arts
saraswati