Ilm Meaning

Ilm meaning is:

ʿILM (علم‎). Lit. “To know; knowledge.” In Muslim theology, the word ʿIlm is always used for religious knowledge. ʿAbdu ʾl-Ḥaqq says it is the knowledge of religion as expressed in “the Book” (Qurʾān) and the “Sunnah” (Traditions), and is of two kinds, ʿIlmu ʾl-Mabādī, elementary knowledge, or that relating to the words and sentences of the Qurʾān and Ḥadīs̤; and ʿIlmu ʾl-Maqāṣīd, perfected knowledge, or that relating to faith and works, as taught in the Qurʾān and Ḥadīs̤. There is also ʿIlmu ʾl-Mukāshafah, revealed knowledge, or that secret knowledge, or light, which shines into the heart of the pious Muslim, whereby he becomes enlightened as to the truths of religion. This spiritual knowledge is also called ʿIlmu ʾl-Ḥaqīqah, or the knowledge of the truth. It is related (Mishkāt, book ii. ch. i. Arabic ed.) that the Prophet said ʿIlm is of three kinds, viz. Āyātu ʾl-Muḥkam, Sunnatu ʾl-Qāʾim, and Farīẓatu ʾl-ʿAdil, and that whatever is beyond these three is not necessary. The learned doctors explain these terms as follows: [201]Āyātu ʾl-Muḥkam, the established text or verses of the Qurʾān; Sunnatu ʾl-Qāʾim, the correct Aḥādīs̤ or Traditions; and Farīẓatu ʾl-ʿAdil, the lawful interpretation of the Qurʾān and the Traditions.

The acquisition and the imparting of religious knowledge is very highly commended by Muḥammad (see Mishkātu ʾl-Maṣābiḥ, in loco):—

“The desire of knowledge is a divine commandment for every Muslim, and to instruct in knowledge those who are unworthy of it, is like putting pearls, jewels, and gold on the necks of swine.”

“Whoever is asked about the knowledge which he hath, and concealeth it, will be reined with a bridle of fire on the Day of Resurrection.”

“There are two avaricious persons that are never satisfied: one of them in knowledge, the more he attains the more he desires; the other of the world, with the things of which he is never satisfied.”

“That person who will pursue the road of knowledge, God will direct him to the road of Paradise; and verily the angels spread their arms to receive him that seeketh after knowledge; and everything in heaven and earth will ask grace for him. Verily the superiority of a learned man over a worshipper is like that of the full moon over all the stars.”

Ilm meaning could be a person, place, thing or mythical character. Ilm is an Arabic word. Ilm origin could lie in Hebrew. Ilm is an Islamic word. Ilm is spoken, read or written by around 2 billion muslims. Ilm is mentioned in Quran.

Ilm meaning in Urdu is understood by around 400 million muslims. Ilm meaning in Urdu is used by muslims in Pakistan and India. Ilm meaning in English is understood by many people around the world. Ilm meaning in English is used by muslims all over the world. Ilm meaning in Hindi is understood by around 200 million muslims. Ilm meaning in Hindi is used by muslims in India. Ilm meaning in Bengali is understood by around 153 million muslims. Ilm meaning in Bengali is used by muslims in Bangladesh and India. Ilm meaning in Arabic is understood by most of the people in middle east. Ilm meaning in Arabic is used by muslims in Arab countries. Ilm meaning in Malay is understood by around 20 million muslims. Ilm meaning in Malay is used by muslims in Malaysia.

Ilm meaning in Indonesian is understood by around 231 million muslims. Ilm meaning in Indonesian is used by muslims in Indonesia. Ilm meaning in Turkish is understood by around 74 million muslims. Ilm meaning in Turkish is used by muslims in Turkey. Ilm meaning in Russian is understood by around 20 million muslims. Ilm meaning in Russian is used by muslims in Russia. Ilm meaning in Uzbek is understood by around 29 million muslims. Ilm meaning in Uzbek is used by musliims in Uzbekistan. Ilm meaning in Punjabi is understood by many people. Ilm meaning in Punjabi is used by Punjabi muslims in Pakistan and India. Ilm meaning in Sindhi is understood by many people. Ilm meaning in Sindhi is used by Sindhi muslims in Pakistan and India. Ilm meaning in Hebrew is understood by many people around the world. Ilm meaning in Hebrew is used by muslims in Israel. Ilm meaning in Tamil is understood by many people in India, Srilanka and Malaysia. Ilm meaning in Tamil is used by Tamilian muslims. Ilm meaning in Malayalam is understood by many people in India. Ilm meaning in Malayalam is used by Malayali muslims. Ilm meaning in Telugu is understood by many people in India. Ilm meaning in Telugu is used by Telugu muslims. Ilm meaning in Persian is understood by around 82 million muslims. Ilm meaning in Persian is used by Iranian muslims.