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| ====== Knowledge ====== | ====== Knowledge ====== | ||
| - | Knowledge (arabic 'ilm, عِلْم) in Islam means knowing the truth with evidence. Without knowledge we cannot believe, we cannot do proper worship (praying, fasting, Hajj etc.) and we cannot distinguish between truth and falsehood. The most important knowledge is: | + | Knowledge (arabic 'ilm, عِلْم) in [[Islam]] means knowing the truth with evidence. Knowledge leads to faith ([[Iman]]) and righteous actions. Without knowledge we cannot believe, we cannot do proper worship (praying, fasting, Hajj etc.) and we cannot distinguish between truth and falsehood. The most important knowledge is: |
| ==== a) Knowing Allah ==== | ==== a) Knowing Allah ==== | ||
| - | + | It is the highest form of knowledge. | |
| - | [[Allah]] is the creator of all things and everything shows the greatness of Allah. We know Allah through | + | Allah created us, provided for us, sustains us and he did not leave us neglected, but rather he sent us a [[rasool|messenger]]. Whatever blessing we have is from Allah. Allah sent [[nabi|prophets]] to to guide mankind. |
| ==== b) Knowing the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ ==== | ==== b) Knowing the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ ==== | ||
| - | The name of the prophet ﷺ is Muhammad ibn Abdullah, he was born in Makkah and he is the final messenger. He taught humanity Tauhid, prayer, good manners, justice and mercy. Our duties to him ﷺ are that we believe him, obey him and that we follow his Sunnah. | + | The name of the prophet ﷺ is [[muhammad|Muhammad ibn Abdullah]], he was born in Makkah and he is the final messenger. He taught humanity Tauhid, prayer, good manners, justice and mercy. Our duties to him ﷺ are that we believe him, obey him and that we follow his Sunnah. Whoever obeys him will enter paradise and whoever disobeys him will enter hell. |
| ==== c) Knowing Islam ==== | ==== c) Knowing Islam ==== | ||
| - | Islam means submission to Allah through Tauhid. A muslim submits himself to Allah by three things, namely obeying Allah, worshipping Allah and following his commands. | + | We have to know Islam with evidence from the [[Quran|Qur' |
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