Editorial | Friday Special : ‘Ilm’ for Eternal Enlightenment

The core message of Islam is to have firm belief in Allah (S.W.T), and at the same time Islam also defends the evidence of our Almighty’s existence. The first word Revealed on Prophet Muhammad by Allah is ‘IQRA’, it means to read. Additionally, Allah teaches us throughout the entire Qur’an how to behave,and act as believers. Therefore, there are several chapters in hadiths that deal with Ilm, which is another word for wisdom. Education in Islam refers to learning heavenly knowledge because it is the route that links your personality with your pure essence. Ilm is the Arabic word for education. Knowledge is not constrained as Ilm but also relates moral concerns. Islam places a high value on education as a means of retaining information. It is a method of converting the many ethnic groups in the world. It is the only means of disseminating wisdom and goodness throughout the cosmos. According to Muslim scholars, education is the foundation of knowledge. It is also a way for someone to grow in their Imaan and level of faith. As a result, it also aids in our knowledge acquisition. In other terms, al-ma ani al-ma luma, knowledge, or ilm, is a concept to comprehend.  As a result, Islamic thinkers impart to us the value of learning and education in Islam. The road to direction that enables us to develop self-belief is knowledge. Therefore, everyone, male and female, has a right to education. Therefore, education has a major and plays an important part in Islam from the very beginning. The most important aspect is that it instills respect for everyone. It is Allah (S.W.T.) who created us. He gave us wisdom, made the world, and commanded us to live in accordance with it. Islam encourages us to begin our day by thanking our creator. The lessons contained in the Quran and Hadith must be learned and comprehended. By educating yourself, we can balance the development of your personality by developing your spiritual, intellectual, and logical faculties. Let’s enlighten humanity with Ilm-the knowledge.