The Unity of Time, Life, and the Universe

Mujeeb Jaihoon advocates for unity in knowledge and embracing recent developments in both worlds: the wired and wireless.

The unity of human domains of knowledge can never be overemphasized. Although great scholars like Imam al-Ghazali have categorized the various disciplines, the fundamental concept of knowledge is one. It is only for the present man’s convenience that knowledge was divided into various subjects. Therefore, it is narrow-minded to ignore some topics while embracing others. Knowledge of the past and present leads to the same truth. In the words of Allama Iqbal:
“Zamana ek, Hayaat ek / Kaainaat bhi ek / Daleel Kam Nazri / Qisse Jadeed-o-Qadeem” (Time is one, Life is one / The universe is one / To talk of Ancient and Modern / A sign of narrow-minded man.)
And it is with this perspective in mind that we must approach any breakthrough in human knowledge.
Today, information is designed to be accessible within arm’s length. It is as if the entire world seems to be packed within twin loaves of bread! We need to be abreast of the recent developments in both worlds: wired and wireless as well. I appeal to my young friends to equip yourselves with the best ‘Information’ available to cultivate your own potentials and contribute to the wellbeing of the Ummah.
Remember that no technology is superior to the faith that resides in your heart. The modern scientific developments are only the byproducts of the Knowledge-Revolution begun by the Unlettered Prophet in Arabia. The world has already acknowledged their gratitude for the contributions made by his followers.
(2001)