بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الرَّحْمَـٰنِ
الرَّحِيمِ
الْمَلِكِ
الْقُدُّوسِ
السَّلَامِ
1446 - رَمَضَان الْمُعَظَّم
الْمُؤْمِنِ
الْمُهَيْمِنِ
الْعَزِيزِ
الْجَبَّارُ
الْمُتَكَبِّرُ
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Yawm al-Ilm
يوم العلم
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Yawm al-Ilm (Knowledge Day) is an observance celebrating the pursuit and dissemination of knowledge in Muslim communities, reflecting the profound emphasis Islam places on education and learning. The very first revelation to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) began with the command "Iqra" (Read!) (96:1), establishing knowledge as foundational to Islamic civilization. The Quran repeatedly elevates the status of those who possess knowledge: "Allah will raise those who have believed among you and those who were given knowledge, by degrees" (58:11). Yawm al-Ilm is observed through educational programs, lectures, book fairs, recognition of scholars and teachers, and encouragement of students. It honors the rich intellectual heritage of Islamic civilization, which preserved and advanced knowledge across multiple disciplines including medicine, astronomy, mathematics, philosophy, and theology when Europe was in its Dark Ages. Figures like Ibn Sina, Al-Khwarizmi, and Ibn Rushd exemplify this tradition. The Prophet (peace be upon him) declared: "Seeking knowledge is an obligation upon every Muslim" (Ibn Majah). Yawm al-Ilm reinforces that education is both a religious duty and a path to understanding Allah's creation, serving humanity, and building just and prosperous societies.
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