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Question: How many modes of
acquiring knowledge are there, and what are they? Kindly elaborate.
Answer: The acquisition of
knowledge can be approached in two distinct manners. One approach involves
delving into resources within the confines of time and space, engaging in deep
reflection upon them. The profundity of this contemplation correlates directly with
the extent to which the latent potentialities of these resources become
manifest to the seeker. It is crucial not to misconceive the atom as merely a
simple particle of matter. The atom, too, is a particle of soil. Through
rigorous intellectual engagement, scientists have uncovered the latent, immense
power contained within this seemingly insignificant particle of soil. As stated
in the Qur'an, "And We have created iron, in which there is great benefit
for people. Reflect on this: In contemporary science, is there any invention in
which the role of iron is not significant in some capacity? The unfortunate
reality is that the Qur'an is our heritage, the Prophet (P.B.U.H.) is our
guide, and the divine teachings of the Qur'an are our inheritance. However, we
remain passive, while other nations, by delving into the mysteries of
reflection and critical thought, are benefiting from these insights. When the
Qur'an states, 'We have created iron and placed in it numerous benefits for
humanity,' it addresses all of humanity, not just a specific group. Allah does
not specify that iron was created exclusively for Muslims. The principle is
clear: anyone who reflects upon the signs of Allah, contemplates deeply, and
diligently searches for the potential within natural resources will witness the
unveiling of these resources' capabilities.
From a spiritual perspective, the process of
uncovering latent capacities begins with the practice of muraqbah. Muraqbah
facilitates a closer connection to the subconscious, enabling awareness of
inherent subconscious abilities—this process forms the foundation of
contemplation. The faculty of vision, channelled through the external eye, is
intrinsically linked to and governed by the structural components from which
the eye is formed. Sight is a unique gift that can be enhanced, refined, and
sharpened; the degree to which it is cultivated determines the clarity,
radiance, and expansiveness of perception. A healthy eye projects vivid and
well-defined images onto the cognitive screen, while an impaired eye transmits
blurred and indistinct impressions proportionate to the severity of its
dysfunction. In extreme cases, when the lens—upon which the eye's capacity to
perceive and process visual information depends—becomes non-functional, the eye
ceases to perceive altogether. Analogously, the performance of a camera,
regardless of its technological sophistication or monetary value, is
compromised if its internal lens is defective, resulting in the production of
unclear or distorted photographs.
Khwaja Shamsuddin Azeemi
Dedication
"The heart is the abode of God. Within this sacred
place, I have glimpsed the Azeemi Galaxy. I now entrust this divine document,
containing the knowledge of God, to the radiant stars of the Magnificent
Galaxies, so they may illuminate their hearts with this divine light."
