ISLAMIZATION OF KNOWLEDGE

           The islamization of knowledge that we acquirured comes from the themes that we discovered in the short stories  and novels in the World Literature course. 

• Through the theme of 'Culture';
• -In Islam, it is important to respect another culture.
  -Even though we are Muslims, we have different cultures.
  -Muslims are taught since young to respect other people’s culture.
  -However, only the positive ones are emulated.
  
  -Even the word Islam,  م ل س brings the meaning of 'Peace'.
  -In the Quran’ Allah states that  : 
    "...If God had willed, He would have made you all in one nation and one religion), but that He (God) left you in different religions to compete in good deeds and society benefits. The return of all of you is to God; then He (God) will inform you about that in which you differ"  (Quran, Surah al-Maedah, Verse 48)
  
  
  -Have due respect to every single Culture because from it we can show the world that Islam is a religion for all.
  
  

• Through the theme of 'Self-Discovery';
• Islam asks it’s followers to always reflect on their daily lives, Self Muhasabah.
• By discovering one’s self, we will be able to improve our own life.
• the Prophet (may God bless him and give him peace) said, “He who knows himself, knows his Lord”.
• Also,by discovering our true self, we will be able to find the peace and tranquility in our hearts.
  - In the Qur'an: “We will show them Our Signs in the universe and in their own selves”
     (Surah al-Balad, Verse 53)
  -This Quranic verse clearly points out that by looking into themselves, human beings  
    will be able to understand in depth about Islam and bring themselves closer to Allah.
  
  

• Through the theme of 'The Treatment of Women
• Women are highly regarded in Islam
• Women's status is uplifted during Prophet Muhammad's time and it is only his time that women are taken care of.
• Women are highly regarded in Islam that there is a special chapter on Women: Surah an-Nisa'
• In Surah an-Nisa', Verse 3: "If you fear that you shall not be able to deal justly with the orphan,marry women of your choice, two or three or four; but, if you fear that you shall not be able todeal justly (with them), then only one, or (a captive) that your right hands possess,that will be more suitable, to prevent you from doing injustice"  
• Islam permits Polygamy BUT under the certain condition and the men are allowed to practice Polygamy IF they are and able to be just and fair to their wives.