Once again, we find ourselves in the highly anticipated month of Ramadan—the sacred period during which the first verse of the Quran was revealed. Quran is filled with surahs that provide knowledge for every walk of life.

Allah bestowed the Quran upon humanity as a comprehensive guide, encompassing insights into various facets of human existence. From the essence of humanity to the realms of this world and the hereafter, the creation of God, and an extensive array of life-guiding wisdom. The Quran serves as a reservoir of profound knowledge.

Surah Al-An’am

In Surah Al-An’am (6:38), Allah declares, “There is not an animal on the earth, nor a being that flies on its wings, but forms part of communities like you. Nothing have we omitted from the Book, and they shall all be gathered to their Lord in the end”.

This verse underscores the Quran’s inclusivity, suggesting that it's surahs contains knowledge about everything. A testament to its status as a source of rich knowledge and guidance for mankind.

To truly unearth the wealth of knowledge within the Quran, strategic and coordinated efforts are essential. Delving into its teachings requires more than a brief or cursory glance. It demands dedicated exploration and a commitment to unlocking insights that may not be immediately apparent. The breadth and depth of Quranic knowledge remain untapped without sustained efforts to discover and comprehend the nuances embedded in its verses.

Efforts to comprehend the Quran’s meaning and teachings necessitate a concerted approach, involving activities that unearth the ‘treasure trove’ of knowledge. And yield fresh insights through research and development initiatives. The outcomes of such endeavors hold the potential to impact societal development, transformation, and an enhanced quality of life.

Scholars from diverse disciplines stand to benefit significantly from the richness of Quranic knowledge. By understanding the essence of various subjects, scholars can compare or integrate Quranic insights with empirical research findings. Thereby providing explanations and guidance for life phenomena.

This integration forms the basis for designing interventions that can bring about positive changes, transformations, and improvements for individuals and society at large.

Key strategies

Empowering scholars in generating, reproducing, contextualizing, and systematizing Quranic knowledge requires the establishment of a conducive ecosystem. This support structure should encourage exploration, generation, and dissemination of knowledge related to the Quran. Key strategies include creating dedicated study centers, organizing knowledge dissemination platforms such as seminars and conferences, advancing initiatives for publishing Quranic knowledge corpuses, and enhancing language proficiency among scholars.

Analyzing the Quran and Hadith

In addition to establishing centers, a comprehensive set of guidelines is crucial for scholars and intellectuals. This involves the guidelines for studying Quranic verses to understand the reality of subjects. Analyzing the current zeitgeist guided by the Quran and Hadith, compiling ethical principles for knowledge acquisition, adhering to a code of ethics when dealing with diverse sources or scholars, and extracting guiding values and principles for addressing societal challenges.

Equipping scholars with the capabilities to unlock the richness of Quranic knowledge also demands the cultivation of scholarly quality, skills, and competence. This is imperative for navigating challenging, difficult, and ambiguous scenarios that may arise in the pursuit of knowledge.

As we embark on this month of Ramadan, let us foster a deeper connection with the Quran. May we recite its verses, immersing ourselves in the wealth of wisdom, guidance, and understanding encapsulated within this divine Book.

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Dr. Shukran Abd Rahman is professor of Industrial and Organisational Psychology at AbdulHamid AbuSulayman Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM).