Science, Soul and Signs
As Harry Lewis, the former dean of Harvard College, writes in Excellence without A Soul, modern educational system nurtures excellence, but destroys human soul. We think that is because true science reveals the signs of God while some scientists cover them up with their atheistic ideology. True science unveils God’s laws in the universe while some scientists deny the very existence of God.
The Failed Equation of the Modern Education
Since the Enlightenment, while a considerable group of scientists and philosophers consider religion to be simply dogma, most theologians consider scientific views on certain subjects as heresy. The first group of scientists and philosophers dominates modern science, thus offering a completely secular understanding of the universe to the exclusion of any metaphysical frame of mind. The second group of religious scholars is struggling to gain ground for reinstituting a theistic understanding. It has been quite difficult for both sides to embrace one another.
Since the Enlightenment, while a considerable group of scientists and philosophers consider religion to be simply dogma, most theologians consider scientific views on certain subjects as heresy. The first group of scientists and philosophers dominates modern science, thus offering a completely secular understanding of the universe to the exclusion of any metaphysical frame of mind. The second group of religious scholars is struggling to gain ground for reinstituting a theistic understanding. It has been quite difficult for both sides to embrace one another.
The 5D Thinking Solution for the Modern Education
Since the Enlightenment, while a considerable group of scientists and philosophers consider religion to be simply dogma, most theologians consider scientific views on certain subjects as heresy. The first group of scientists and philosophers dominates modern science, thus offering a completely secular understanding of the universe to the exclusion of any metaphysical frame of mind. The second group of religious scholars is struggling to gain ground for reinstituting a theistic understanding. It has been quite difficult for both sides to embrace one another.
Explore
Delve into the wonders of the universe using science. Present fascinating scientific facts. Filter false ideologies.
Compare
Use analogy to reflect upon the wonders of the universe side by side with man-made wonders.
Question
Negate prevailing notions that attribute the universe’s marvels to mother nature, material causes, or blind chance.
Connect
Demonstrate that all things are united like one entity and rely upon each other due to their innate impotence. Conclude that only the One with infinite knowledge and power could be the Maker. Perceive Divine Names and signs (ayah) in the universe
Appreciate
Cherish (shukr) God’s creations by remembering (dhikr) that they are the intentional gifts of God. Reflect (fikr) upon their immense value and our deep dependence on them.
5D thinking is based on belief that ideology-free science and authentic Divine messages do not contradict each other, as they both come from the same source. It assumes that the universe is an elegant book with full of meaning (signs). It considers pure science as a great way to reveal the Divine signs in the book of the universe. The 5D thinking approach aims to help students to derive certain character lessons from scientific knowledge. It is expected to help students to read the universe like an elegant book conveying Divine messages on how to be a better human being through good character.
The 5D thinking approach aims to implant certain character traits such as hardworking, persistence, patient, humility, honesty, fairness, compassion, sound judgment, self-control, self-confidence, self-worth and empathy. Those character traits can be derived from gaining scientific knowledge in various disciplines.
WHY 5D Thinking?
Modern society grapples with numerous crises—social,moral, and existential. These crises stem from profound disconnections. We witness the disconnection of the self from its Sustainer, creation from the Creator, body from soul, this world from the hereafter, meaning from matter, and humanity from the cosmos. We compound the disconnection problem by forming misconnections with nature, material causes, chance, and the ego. The dominant materialistic worldview, limited to four dimensions (three of space and one of time), fosters these disconnections. This perspective shapes both secular and Islamic curriculums. Secular curriculums discuss creation without the Creator, while Islamic curriculums often highlight the Creator but neglect creation.
The 5D Thinking Model offers a holistic response to the problem of separation, promoting a worldview to heal these rifts by reconnecting everything to the Creator. It guides us into the fifth dimension, where we perceive the divine power and wisdom behind everything. The universe becomes an elegant book, and science is the study of divine signs within it. The model reconnects self to the Sustainer as ‘abeed’ (worshipper), creation to Creator as ‘makhluq’, and
science to revelation as ‘ayah’ (signs) in the cosmic book. As we read the book of the universe
under the light of the Qur’an, we discover signs (ayah) of Allah and develop sound character.