ISLAM AND KNOWLEDGE_MEANING AND IMPORTANCE

Choose the correct literal meaning of al-'Ilm

• Tabassur

• Tadabbur

• Tadhakkur

• Takaful

Knowledge is referred to as 'the absolute certainty which is conformable with its actual reality'.

The above definition that al-Jurjani highlights is related to the __________ of understanding.

• scope

• quantity

• level

• coverage

One's perception of the existence of multiple gods falls under

• Wahm

• Shak

• Zann

• Yaqin

The forecast weather issued by the Meteorological Department falls under the level of

• Wahm

• Shak

• Zann

• Yaqin

A firm belief in the occurrence of the Hereafter is related to the level of

• Wahm

• Zann

• Shak

• Yaqin

Knowledge is referred to as an 'established quality by which a person knows the generals as well as the particulars.'

The above definition signifies al-Jurjani's concern on the (a)   of knowledge to be covered.

(a)   refers to a process of studying the readable signs of Allah S.W.T. that is related to one of the importance of knowledge.

The process of Tafakkur that involves scientific observation of the created signs of Allah has resulted in the development of studies in __________

• History

• Language

• Chemistry

• Qur'anic exegesis

Allah says in Surah 58: 11;

"Allah will raise those who have believed among you and those who were given knowledge by degrees".

The above Quranic translation is related to the _________________ as one of the importance of knowledge.

• distinction between Prophet Adam and angels

• appreciation from Allah for knowledgeable people

• prerequisite for any responsibility

• first Quranic revelation on knowledge acquisition

The phrase أنبئهم when Allah utters to Prophet Adam in front of the angels signifies Allah's honor to Prophet Adam as a (a)   due to his knowledge.