Science in the Holy Quran Motivations and Cautions

Abstract

The research addresses the importance of encouraging the pursuit of knowledge and paying attention to it, while warning against behaviors that may corrupt the learner’s knowledge and nullify its reward. The study is structured around two main axes:

First Axis: Quranic Motivations for Seeking and Valuing Knowledge. This section highlights several motivations found in the Qur’an that urge individuals to pursue knowledge, including:

Knowledge as a divine selection for the servant, Deep-rooted knowledge leads to true faith,Calling to Allah through knowledge, Belief in the truth and humility of the heart before Allah, The elevated status of scholars who fear Allah, Knowledge reveals the reality of worldly life, Knowledge and striving in the path of Allah are complementary, not contradictory. Second Axis: Educational Warnings from a Quranic Perspective, The research explores seven key warnings, including: Following ambiguous aspects of knowledge, Using knowledge as a means to gain worldly benefits,  Disputes and transgression after acquiring knowledge—traits of the People of the Book, Arrogance in knowledge as a cause of divine punishment, Turning away from knowledge leads to neglecting the remembrance of Allah and heedlessness of the Hereafte, Failing to act upon knowledge or misunderstanding it leads to blame. Following desires after acquiring knowledge. The researcher employed the inductive, descriptive, and analytical approaches. Key FindingsAmong the conclusions reached: Learning knowledge that leads to Allah is a divine selection for His servants, the fruit of beneficial knowledge is the fear of Allah, A sound heart, free from deviation, believes in the clear verses and refers ambiguous ones back to them. The study recommends instilling a love for knowledge and learning among Muslim generations by: Establishing educational and nurturing environments, Designing gradual learning programs, Encouraging reflection on the Qur’an, Deriving practical solutions for common life challenges.