Friday 3 June 2016

Pearls of Wisdom



The Compass of Knowledge guides us so as to steer the helm of our life in right direction. Knowledge of Natural Sciences i.e. Chemistry, Physics or any other subject is not just restricted to nature and phenomenon it describes. Natural Sciences can also guide us in our lives as well.
 Take an example of Covalent Bond.
'' Covalent Bond (chemistry) is a type of bond formed by sharing of electrons among atoms to achieve a stable configuration''
This one Phenomenon taking place at such a microscopic level gives us valuable insight to the concept that 'Sharing leads to Stability'. Sharing does not mean you lose something. How can it be so. When it is responsible for formation of stronger bonds between the giver and the receiver.
Islam, the deen of Fitrah(Nature) preaches the value of sharing by System of Zakat and Sadaqat(Charity). This bridges the gap between the upper(the have) and lower classes(the have nots) leading to stability in society. This is what covalents bonds are trying to teach us.
One way of understanding the core lesson of nature and universe is analyzing the basic sciences like physics, biology, chemistry, astronomy with a broad perspective. Material knowledge alone is not enough. One must develop this insight to extract such valuable lessons from this knowledge.
 These are the real treasures hidden in sea of knowledge.
The Legendary Arabic Scholar, Muhammad ibn Idrīs al-Shāfīʿī( الشافعيّ‎‎) said in his Diwan:
''He who seeks pearls immerses himself in the sea.''[1]
I say,
''He who seeks 'Pearls of Wisdom' must immerse himself in the 'Sea of Knowledge'.

[1]Diwan al-Imam al-shafi'i, (book of poems - al-shafi'i) p. 100; Dar El-Mrefah Beirut - Lebanon 2005. ISBN 9953-429-33-2 
Note: This couplet is usually attributed to Al-Mutanabbi as it is found in his poem too. But Imam-Al-Shafi was born ahead of him which proves that Al-Mutanabbi incorporated this couplet in his poem by fetching it from Diwan of Shafi.


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