Islam's emphasis on Knowledge

One of the distinctive features of Islam is its emphasis on knowledge. The Qur'an and the Islamic tradition (Sunnah) invite Muslims to seek and acquire knowledge and wisdom and to hold men of knowledge in high esteem. The word al-Ilm, knowledge, and its derivatives are used more than 780 times in the Qur'an. The first few verses mention the importance of reading, pen, and teaching for human beings.

The Qur'an

"O my Lord! Increase my knowledge." [ 20:114]

"Are those equal, those who know and those who do not know?” [39:9]

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An Introduction to Islamic Finance

Australian Trade Commission – Islamic Finance Publication (PDF)

MCCA Medical Practitioners Seminar - Islamic Banking & Finance by Hyder Ghulam FRCNA