Reflections on Islamization of knowledge

The topic of discussion on the Islamization of knowledge bears heavy significances and wisdom to attain the full truth of our purpose on the pursuit of the knowledge bestowed by Allah S.W.T throughout the universe. In this topic, we deal with the integration of knowledge which in our own words, we might describe integration as being an individual and student, the knowledge from our constant learning does not limit oneself, it somehow integrate with our own understanding of the world.

Through the 'lense' of Islam, Allah S.W.T has mentioned in the Qur'an that says, "Verily! In the creation of the heavens and the earth, and in the alternation of night and day, there are indeed signs for men of understanding"(al-Imran: 190) Everything which has been created by Him is indeed for mankind to always point out to Him, the Almight. This ayat further elaborates how man who in pursuit of knowledge as he acquires, must reflect upon the source of knowledge itself. In Surah Yunus, Allah S.W.T explains, "It is He Who made the sun a shining thing and the moon as a light and measured out its (their) stages, that you might know the number of years and the reckoning. Allâh did not create this but in truth. He explains the Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) in detail for people who have knowledge."

The virtues and conducts in gaining and applying knowledge, must be uphold in individuals and students' processes of study and education. To Islamize one's knowledge means to interpret its notions from an Islamic point of view and interpretations. Allah S.W.T has made men to be vicegerents on the earth. We are equipped with intellectual gifts from Allah S.W.T to ponder and scheme through knowledge and utilize reason with correct injunctions and views from the Islamic perspective. 

The class session also provided truthful facts of having to be able to Islamize the existence of any acquired knowledge. We discussed the question of "how does Islam and universal knowledge reintegrates?" along understanding two pronged strategies of reintegration of Islamic values and Islamization of knowledge.