There Is Knowledge, Here's The Meaning And Meaning

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YOGYAKARTA - We often hear the phrase "Adab above science", but do you know the deep meaning behind the phrase?

This article will thoroughly explore the meaning and meaning of the adapt above science, and explain why noble characters and behavior are the main foundations in every aspect of life, even before science itself.

Reporting from the NU Online page, Hadratussyekh KH Muhammad Hasyim Asy'ari expressed the view of ulama that adab is the culmination of tauhid, faith, and sharia.

Tauhid, faith, and sharia cannot be separated in forming noble adabs. Therefore, civilized individuals are generally able to carry out sharia, faith, and piety correctly.

However, recently, the phrase "Al-Adab Fauqal Ilmi" or adab is more important than science is often misunderstood. Many tend to imitate the style of dress, how to speak, even the lifestyle of pious and moral figures they admire, without understanding the process behind the moral glory and scientific spirit of that figure.

This phenomenon in society often makes some people more interested in attending the shalawatan, haul, khataman Al-Qur'an, reading manaqib, and other ceremonial events, even though they are far away.

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In fact, there is a panel of knowledge near their house which is cared for by the local kiai or ustaz. In fact, there are a small number of people who ignore their own parents in order to join these popular assemblies.

If this misunderstanding continues, the public will face a real threat, namely getting away from science. In fact, the sustainability of Islam and all its manifestations is always supported by the power of science. For example, all forms of worship will not be valid if implemented without knowledge.

Reporting from the Dompet Dhuafa page, the close relationship between adab and science is a fundamental pillar in Islamic teachings.

Since the beginning of creation, Allah SWT has designated humans as caliphs on earth, as stated in QS. Al-Baqarah: 30. To carry out this mandate, humans are rewarded with reason, a gift that allows them to think, learn, and explore knowledge.

Therefore, demanding knowledge is an obligation for every Muslim, and those who are knowledgeable are given great virtues by Allah.

Although science has a noble position, Islam also emphasizes the importance of adab in every process of searching for science. Science that is not balanced with adab will lose its blessing and have the potential to plunge its owner into despicable traits such as arrogance, takabur, and ujub.

Adab serves as a bulwark that keeps a knowledgeist from remaining humble and practicing his knowledge in the right way.

In addition, adab is also a guide towards the true nature and blessings of knowledge. The importance of this custom was even voiced by Imam Syafi'i, who stated that "Learning one chapter is better than learning 70 chapters of science."

Thus, the concept of "adab above science" is not just a saying, but a principle reflected in various ulama's history and advice.

Imam al-Ghazali, in his monumental work Ihya Ulumuddin, repeatedly emphasized the significance of the custom. He described science without adab as a fire without fuel, not providing meaningful benefits.

From an Islamic perspective, adab is a real actualization of a person's knowledge. Both cannot be separated. A person who is knowledgeable but has no good morals or adaptations, actually cannot be said to be truly knowledgeable. Adab is a reflection of the depth and benefit of science itself.

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