Day 56
Sharia of Allah vs Sunnah of Allah
TLDR;
Today's lesson from Be Quranic focuses on verse 32 of Surat al-Baqarah, discussing the angels' admission of their limited knowledge to Allah, highlighting the distinction between revealed knowledge (divinely granted to angels) and discovered knowledge (unique to humans through observation and research).
This underscores the importance of both studying the Quran and exploring the universe to understand Allah's greatness.
The discussion illustrates how early Muslims pioneered in sciences and mathematics, viewing scientific inquiry as a way to appreciate divine creation, not to negate the necessity of God.
This approach emphasises that religious teachings and scientific discoveries are complementary, both being crucial for fulfilling our purpose as humans in understanding and appreciating the universe and divine wisdom.
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Welcome to day 56 of Be Quranic, where we delve into short passages from the Quran to extract practical lessons and apply them to our lives, becoming more Quranic in the process.
Today, Insha'Allah, we'll examine verse 32 of Surat al-Baqarah, where angels respond to Allah's challenge to name the items presented to them. This follows from verse 31, where Allah teaches Adam the names of all things, demonstrating his knowledge superiority to the angels. This narrative begins in verse 30, with Allah announcing the creation of a Khalifa on Earth, prompting the angels to question the wisdom behind creating a being capable of committing evil. Allah's reply, "I know what you do not," sets the stage for showcasing Adam's knowledge.
The angels admit their limited knowledge in verse 32, acknowledging that their understanding comes solely from what Allah has taught them, highlighting the distinction between revealed and discovered knowledge. Revealed knowledge is divine and directly taught by Allah, while discovered knowledge is unique to humans, derived from observation and research, though ultimately belonging to Allah.
The dual capabilities of humans for both revealed and discovered knowledge are emphasized. This is reflected in the Quran, notably in Surat Al-Alaq, where the command to read (Iqra) appears twice, signifying the importance of engaging with both divine revelation and the natural world to understand Allah's greatness.
The message stresses that early Muslims were pioneers in natural sciences and mathematics, viewing scientific inquiry not as a dismissal of divine power but as an exploration of Allah's creation. This approach aligns with the belief that science and religion are complementary, with the study of the Quran and the universe both being crucial to fulfilling our purpose as humans.
This synthesis of Sharia of Allah (divine revelation) and Sunnah of Allah (the natural laws governing the universe) underscores the belief that there can be no contradiction between religious teachings and scientific discoveries. By embracing both, we acknowledge all knowledge as coming from Allah, guiding our exploration of the universe and our understanding of the divine.