Classification of Knowledge In Islam

How did Islamic civilization organize all human knowledge into a coherent, sacred science? Classification of Knowledge in Islam by Dr. Osman Bakar provides the master key to understanding this central theme that preoccupied scholars from al-Kindi to Shah Waliullah. This is not a dry historical survey; it is a vital study that reveals the sophisticated Islamic "philosophy of science" and its enduring relevance.

A Journey Through Islamic Intellectual Giants
Dr. Bakar focuses on three monumental figures who defined pivotal schools of thought: Al-Farabi (the Peripatetic philosopher-scientist), Al-Ghazzali (the theologian-Sufi), and Qutb al-Din al-Shirazi (the Illuminationist). By letting their original texts speak, Bakar provides a rare, authentic window into how they categorized sciences - from the spiritual and metaphysical to the physical and mathematical - within a unified worldview rooted in divine unity (Tawhid).

Why This Scholarly Work is Indispensable:

• Authentic Scholarship: As Seyyed Hossein Nasr congratulates, Bakar’s method combines rigorous scholarship with a genuine Islamic philosophical perspective - a rare and trusted combination.
• Keys to a Lost Paradigm: Understand the intellectual framework that allowed Islamic civilization to excel in science, medicine, and philosophy for centuries.
• Critical for Contemporary Dialogue: For anyone in Pakistan engaging with modern science and education, this book provides the historical and philosophical basis for developing an integrated approach to knowledge that honors both reason and revelation.
• Clear Comparative Analysis: See the distinct approaches of philosophy, theology, and mysticism to the same fundamental question: What is knowledge, and what is its ultimate purpose?

Gain a Framework for Integration
This book will help you:

• Comprehend the hierarchical and sacred view of knowledge that propelled Islamic scholarship.
• Appreciate the deep connections between spiritual development and intellectual pursuit in the Islamic tradition.
• Develop a critical lens to assess modern, fragmented education systems.
• Anchor contemporary learning in the rich, holistic intellectual heritage of Islam.

Essential Reading For:

• Students & Scholars of Islamic studies, history of science, philosophy, and education.
• Educators & Curriculum Developers seeking inspiration for integrated knowledge models.
• Thinkers & Writers exploring the dialogue between Islamic tradition and modern epistemology.
• Libraries as a foundational text on Islamic intellectual history and the philosophy of science.

Authoritative Hardcover Edition:
This durable hardback is a cornerstone reference work. Its profound analysis and faithful portrayal of primary sources make it a timeless resource for anyone serious about recovering and applying the Islamic paradigm of knowledge.

Rediscover the map of learning that built a civilization. This book is your guide to that map.

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