The Test Of This World
Islam gives great importance to education. If we look at the first five verses revealed from the Holy Qur’an, we can see that they have words “اقـــــرأ” (read) , “قـــــلــــم” (pen), “عــــلَّـم” (teach). If we spend our time in gaining education it can be ibadat depending on our niyah. Prophet Muhammad صَلَّى ٱللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ is a role model for us. He is the best in dunya and akhira. He was best businessman, best teacher, best fighter, etc. (worldly matters too). There is no رہبانیت in Islam. Nation can succeed because of its people. The downfall of Islamic civilization came when the individuals restrained themselves from gaining worldly knowledge. Muslims should learn different fields of sciences and other fields as a religious obligation and a human responsibility.